18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve" jade and has been beautifully had-chased

and has been beautifully had-chased with realistic fur and features (even the underneath

6mm diameter

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

Height: 28

though not likely to give satisfaction to her family

18th Century Posy Ring "I Desire to Deserve" jade and has been beautifully had-chasedDATE: 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