18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve" jade began in the late 18th

began in the late 18th Century when the Prince of Wales (soon to be Georgian IV of England) fell in love with Maria Fitzherbert

they are thought to have been first brought to Europe in great numbers from Sri Lanka [Ceylon] by the Dutch East India Company in the 17th Century

Pendant: 5

A rare and unusual wristwatch by Van Cleef & Arpels

'left to the Prince of Wales a Sardonix snuff box with a picture of King Charles the First

18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve" jade began in the late 18thDATE: 18th Century, c. 1700 This wonderful early 18th Century Posy Ring bears a sweet romantic inscription: "I Desire to Deserve", along with a rare early makers mark (that appears to be a flame). It's modelled in 22k yellow gold, and dates to c. 1700. Posy Rings take their name from the old word Poesy, meaning a poem or poetic line. MEASUREMENTS Width of band: 2. 5mm WEIGHT 1. 5g MARKS Early Makers Mark CONDITION Very good, with excellent patina