Victorian Acrostic 'Regard' Ring Size:6.75 Ruby cabochon

Ruby cabochon

A superb Georgian single-stone ring dating from the early 19th century

for love and luck

London hallmarks confirm solid gold construction and the year 1956

Victorian Acrostic 'Regard' Ring Size:6.75 Ruby cabochonDATE: Victorian, c. 1891 A gorgeous antique acrostic ring, with coloured paste stones that spell out the popular Victorian sentiment 'REGARD', taking the first letter of each stone to make up the secret message. Ruby paste, Emerald paste, Garnet Paste.. and so on. The chased band is crafted in 9k yellow gold with a scrolled gallery. Its fully hallmarked, circa 1891. Popular in the Georgian and Victorian eras, acrostic jewellery uses the first letter