First Love

Letting John Clare’s writing do the heavy lifting. And true beauty demands a match.  

First Love.

"Are flowers the winter’s choice?

Is love’s bed always snow?

She seemed to hear my silent voice,

   Not love's appeals to know.

I never saw so sweet a face

   As that I stood before.

My heart has left its dwelling-place

   And can return no more."

Subtle etching creates perfect muted glow. Sterling Sliver. Van Dell, while not proven, is the likely suspect. Follow the link* below for a (golden) clue. Very good condition. About a size 7.  Quite the romantic. Open to possibilities.

First Love: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/50263/first-love-56d22d33757cd

*Van Dell: https://bowerjewelrycanada.com/products/open-hearted-1