Posy Rings take their name from the old word Poesy
was a popular peace symbol in 18th and 19th century France
Swiss 14k gold (585) control marks
some general wear to the locket
18 carat cornflower blue Ceylon sapphire nestled within a cluster of brilliant cut diamonds
Modernist Abalone Inlay Ring moonstone Posy Rings take their nameDATE: Vintage, c. 1970 Striking modernist ring with two bands of inlayed abalone, an iridescent gem material is obtained from the shells of marine gastropod molluscs in the family Haliotidae, present in warm water costal regions across the globe. The ring is furnished with predominantly green, blue, and pink abalone, with pronounced shoulders and a narrow, flat face. Marks to the inner band indicate it was made in Taxco, Mexico, famous for its