Posey ring, poesy ring, posie ring...call it what you will! Posey rings date back for centuries and were first given as engagement rings inscribed with sentiments of love. Through time the phrase "posey ring" began to refer to a ring with writing on it.

Still used as wedding and engagement rings, they are now used for promise rings, purity rings, and everyday fun reminders. The messages are up to you, so what kind of reminder do you need? ;)

The rings are made of solid sterling silver or gold and the versatile design looks great as a single ring, or stacked with others.

The lettering on the sterling silver rings is oxidized to make it darker.
The letter on the gold rings has an ink in the lettering. Please be aware that the ink will need to be touched up from time to time, as it is affected by acetone and things like hand sanitizers and alcohol. If you need to touch up the ink I recommend using a sharpie marker to color in the letters, and then use a polishing cloth to quickly wipe the excess from the surface. (I will include a small polishing pad with your purchase to make this easier for you.)


***These rings are made from scratch. To learn more about the process, you can see me make one start to finish in this photo set: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kathrynriechert/sets/72157628845803757/

The rings are fabricated and will have a solder joint (a thin line or dot where the 2 ends of the ring come together). I do not plate my rings.

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RING DETAILS *Please Read*

1. Ring dimensions: 2mm tall

2. How long does it take?
When will this custom order be made? Click the 'Shipping and Policies' tab (under the photographs and at the top of the this description) for information on shipping times and my shop policies.


3. What size can you order?
I can make virtually any whole, half, or quarter size. (Sizes 1-20)

4. Do you have other styles of these rings?
I do offer these rings in different widths and thicknesses. Look in my custom made items to see the available styles: http://www.etsy.com/shop/KathrynRiechert?section_id=5227703

5. How long can my message be?
Please read through the remainder of this listing to find out :)

6. How many rings are included?
Price is for ONE ring. If you would like to order more than one, please add a ring to your shopping cart, and then adjust the quantity in your cart.

7. How do you place an order?
Add a ring to your shopping cart and proceed through checkout. During checkout you will see a comment box where you can leave the necessary details for your ring. To make it easier, copy and paste this block of text into the comment box, and then fill in the details.
Checklist for ordering...

ring size:
outside message:
inside message:



****** CUSTOM TEXT DETAILS ******

***FONTS:
This style of ring is ONLY available in the all uppercase block font pictured in the listing. It is tiny (about 1mm in size) but is readable. I love it, because it makes the message a little more private and personal for the wearer. *Lowercase is not possible for this width of ring.*

I can also stamp numbers, a heart, and a few symbols (:;!,=+&".-?/) If you are requesting a heart symbol, please signify it like this (heart symbol).

I will add a patina to darken the lettering unless otherwise noted. The rings undergo several steps to receive their final polish, and this usually results in a lower contrast between the dark lettering and shiny surface.

***MESSAGE LENGTH AND PLACEMENT:
Custom messages can be a maximum of 35 characters long (including spaces between words).

The message can be all on in the outside, all on the inside, or a combination. If your message is divided between the inside and outside of the band, the COMBINED total of character spaces should not exceed 35. For example, 25 on one side and 10 on the other.

These rings are stamped by hand, as such, letter placement will have a whimsical touch. This embodies the charm of a hand stamped piece and is not to be considered a flaw.



*****CUSTOM ORDER POLICIES*****
Rings will be made exactly as written (aside from quotation marks).

I cannot accept returns on custom orders, so please make sure the text, spelling, and size you request are accurate.

If you order the wrong size, a local jeweler should be able to size ring(s) for you, or I can resize them for a fee.

After I have received your order, changes might not be possible. For this reason, a fee to cover time and materials (usually $10-$20) will apply if the change requires me to start over on your piece.


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Don't know your RING SIZE?
There are many sizing methods offered online, however many are inaccurate. Having your finger sized at a local jewelry store is the most accurate method, and is what I recommend.
If you need to convert a size from a non-US sizing system, this site is wonderful: http://www.onlineconversion.com/ring_size.htm
I also sell ring sizers in this link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/739946594/reusable-ring-sizer-tool-to-find-your?ref=shop_home_active_2&frs=1


If you order the wrong size, resizing is offered for a fee. Please check my shop policies for details.

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Send me an etsy convo or email with any and all questions.

Thank you!