Amor vincit omnia (love conquers all) poesy necklace in sterling silver. Poesy n. (arch. or poet.) short poem or sentiment decoratively inscribed on rings or jewelry, particularly of the Middle Ages. Usually a romantic gift or token of friendship. The Latin amor vincit omnia translates as love conquers all, a motto known to all students of English literature as the one engraved on the brooch worn by the Prioress in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales. The full quote from the Roman poet Virgil's Eclogues X, 69 dated to 38BC is omnia vincit amor et nos cedamus amori or love conquers all; let us too, yield to love! This pendant, which is double-sided, inscribed in English on one side and Latin on the other, has been adapted from the engraving and style of the 13th century original poesy ring, in the collection of the British Museum.

Dimensions: 1" x 3/4". Includes 18" sterling silver chain!