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Our wide, in-stock selection of
genuine Museum Reproduction Poesy Rings, Promise Rings
and Wedding Rings will delight you! Each ring is hand-cast using
the lost-wax method in the US. Each ships complete with
history card and
gift wrap. Add a personal touch to
your gift with one of our traditional or novelty
keepsake ring boxes. Or present your poesy in one of our Polish Boxes
hand carved by villagers in the Tatra mountains of Poland.
Poesy (n): A short poem or sentiment
decoratively inscribed on rings or jewelry, particularly in the Middle Ages
- usually a romantic gift or token of friendship.
The frequent mention of poesy rings in William Shakespeare's plays, attests to their
popularity in 16th Century England:
"Is this a prologue, or the Poesy of a
ring?"
Tradition has it that words which
touch the skin have a particular power. Poesy Rings were traditionally given
in sterling silver as engagement rings, and then replaced with the same ring
in gold upon marriage. Platinum
is given upon marriage or anniversary.
Silver Poesy Rings were often given as
Promise, or Purity Rings. |
