Pair of Victorian Black Enamel Rings boulder opal A superb antique posy ring

A superb antique posy ring with the words "Let Virtue be thy guide" inscribed on the inner band

or possibly born in 1885

The pen is (obviously) exceptionally well made

The bail is a later addition (1984)

with French import marks indicating it was made in England and most likely retailed in Paris

Pair of Victorian Black Enamel Rings boulder opal A superb antique posy ringDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Exceptional pair of matched black enamel ring dating from the late Victorian period, circa 1890. The bands are crafted in 14k gold, likely American, each one featuring a channel of black enamel between gold borders. The enamel appears original and remains in great condition throughout, and their versatility is limited only by your imagination wear them both, individually, give one to your soulmate, bookend a stack MEASUREMENTS