Vintage DEAREST Acrostic Ring set in 9ct Yellow Gold

Vintage DEAREST Acrostic Ring set in 9ct Yellow Gold – size approx: U(UK) approx 10(US).

A beautiful piece of jewellery with a wonderfully romantic meaning, this Vintage 9ct Yellow Gold DEAREST Acrostic Ring is a charming example of the sentimental jewellery tradition.

Crafted in 9ct Yellow Gold, the ring is set with a colourful sequence of gemstones, each carefully chosen to represent a letter in the word DEAREST:

D – Diamond
E – Emerald
A – Amethyst
R – Ruby
S – Sapphire
T – Tourmaline

Together, these gemstones spell DEAREST, making this a particularly meaningful piece of vintage jewellery with a hidden message.

The gemstones are beautifully arranged across the front of the ring in a classic gold setting, creating a lovely combination of colour and sparkle. Adding an extra layer of sentiment, the word DEAREST is also spelt out along the gallery of the ring, making the secret message visible from beneath.

Acrostic jewellery became especially popular during the Victorian and early 20th-century periods, when gemstones were used to convey secret messages and sentiments. Rings such as this were often given as tokens of affection and love, making them wonderfully romantic pieces of jewellery.

This delightful vintage ring would make a beautiful romantic gift, anniversary present or sentimental piece to treasure, while also being a lovely addition to a collection of antique and vintage jewellery.

Head Measures: approx 14mm
Weight: 1.5g
Hallmarked: 9ct Fully Hallmarked
Circa: Vintage
📏 Resizing Available
🎁 Your ring will arrive beautifully gift boxed,

Lovely pre-owned condition, overall quite clean with the setting and stones secure and in good order. Light wear is present, but this is entirely consistent with the age of the ring.

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