Rooted in the French word poésie, meaning poetry, poesy jewelry emerged during the late Middle Ages as an intimate vessel for love, devotion, and enduring loyalty. In its earliest medieval form, these romantic keepsakes wore their sentiments openly, featuring delicate lines of prose, vows, and sacred mottoes engraved along the ring's exterior. As the Renaissance ushered in a shift toward deeper personal intimacy in the mid-16th century, master artisans began tucking these poetic inscriptions inside the band. Pressing the hidden words directly against the wearer's skin transformed the jewelry into a private whisper, keeping the secret sentiment known only to the giver and receiver through the 18th century. Drawing directly from these historic heirlooms, our Poesy collection pays homage to this centuries-old tradition, celebrating the delicate harmony between exposed elegance and concealed meaning through a subtle play on antique motifs and hidden details.
Reimagining antique "pool of light" lockets and Victorian "lover’s looking glass" talismans into a modern signet silhouette, this ring features a domed clear quartz cabochon, flush set in satin finished 14 karat gold. Hidden details elevate the piece: hand-engraved script reading "toi et moi" ("you and me") rests inside the inner band, while celestial starbursts set with round diamonds accent the inner gallery under the shoulders, illuminating the clear quartz from within. Custom engraving is available. This ring looks great worn alone as a statement piece, or stacked with other favorites, and is super comfortable for everyday wear. Each ring is custom hand-made to order in 5-6 weeks. Requested modifications are subject to revised production timelines and pricing. Contact us to add a custom hand engraving.
