The Posie Posy Ring | A Promise Written in Gold

Some words are spoken once. Others are worth keeping for a lifetime.

There are things we say to one another that deserve more than a passing moment. A promise. A declaration. A few words understood by only two people.

The Posie Posy Ring is a celebration of those words, handcrafted from recycled 22ct gold and inspired by the centuries-old English tradition of giving rings engraved with messages of love, devotion and remembrance.

Its beauty is not simply in the gold, but in what the gold is asked to remember.

A Little History of Love

For centuries, posy rings have carried the private language of affection. Their name comes from the little verses, or poesies, engraved upon them. Particularly popular in England during the late medieval and early modern periods, these rings became intimate tokens exchanged between lovers, spouses and those wishing to mark a lasting bond.

Some carried declarations of eternal affection. Others offered reassurance, loyalty or remembrance. The simplest inscriptions were often the most powerful.

My heart lives where it loves.

Love is my joy.

As endless is my love as this ring.

Sometimes the message was visible for all to see. Sometimes it was hidden against the skin, known only to the wearer and the person who gave it.

These were never merely ornaments. They were small, enduring witnesses to human relationships.

Your Own Words, Your Own Story

Our Posie Posy Ring continues this remarkable tradition, but the story it carries belongs entirely to you.

Each ring is individually designed around approximately five chosen inscriptions on its outer surface. These might be words, phrases, significant dates or personal symbols.

Inside the band, there is room for another message. Something private. Perhaps a few words that have travelled through your relationship, a promise never forgotten, or a sentiment that needs no explanation.

A language shared between two people.

A secret kept in gold.

From the Bench in Cambridge

Each Posie Posy Ring begins with recycled 22ct gold, chosen for its rich, warm colour and its remarkable ability to endure.

Once your commission has been accepted into the workshop calendar, Les begins developing the arrangement of your chosen words and symbols.

Potential layouts are drawn and considered with you before the final design is agreed.

There is a particular responsibility in making something so personal. The placement of a word, the spacing between inscriptions, the relationship between one symbol and the next. Each decision contributes to the finished piece.

Working by hand allows the ring to retain the character of its making. Not anonymous perfection, but thoughtful craftsmanship and the quiet presence of its maker.

No casting. No shortcuts. Just precious metal, traditional skills and time at the bench.

The Gold That Carries the Words

Gold has been treasured across cultures for thousands of years, not only for its beauty but for its resistance to tarnish and corrosion.

Here, recycled 22ct gold becomes the keeper of something even more precious than the material itself.

A moment in your life is given a physical form. The words are no longer simply remembered. They become something you can touch, wear and eventually pass on.

The gold has already existed in another form. Through the work of the jeweller, it begins a new chapter.

A Ring for the Years Ahead

Perhaps this ring marks a marriage, an anniversary or a promise made long ago. Perhaps it celebrates a love that arrived unexpectedly, or honours someone whose words remain close even in their absence.

Its meaning need not be explained to anyone else.

As the years pass, the gold will gather the gentle marks of being worn. The inscriptions will remain part of its identity, connecting the present wearer with the moment in which the ring was first imagined.

And one day, perhaps, someone will turn it in their hands and wonder about the words it carries.

That is how a personal treasure becomes an heirloom.

Details of Your Posie Posy Ring

• Material: Recycled 22ct gold.
• Width: Approximately 6mm.
• Inspiration: Traditional English posy rings and their engraved messages.
• Personalisation: Approximately five phrases, dates, words or symbols on the outer band.
• Inner inscription: An additional private message chosen by you.
• Design process: Individual layouts developed for your approval before making.
• Making: Handcrafted to order in Cambridge, England.
• Maker: Les Martínez-McCune, Hairy Growler.

Commissioning Your Ring

Choose your ring size and tell us the words, dates or symbols you would like to carry.

Once your commission is scheduled, we will work together on the arrangement of your inscriptions, refining the design until it feels right.

Every ring is personal because every story is different.

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A Promise Written in Gold

Long after the occasion has passed, the flowers have faded and the words of the day have become memories, this little circle of gold remains.

Not simply to remind you of what was said.

But of what was meant.

Some promises are too precious to leave to memory alone.

Handcrafted in Cambridge. Made to be worn, remembered and passed on.