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What is acrostic jewelry?

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What is acrostic jewelry?
Acrostic jewelry spells a word by using the first letter of the gemstones used in the piece. For example, a piece of jewelry could say the word ‘regard’ by using a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, another ruby, and lastly a diamond. Shop a collection of acrostic jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Vintage 9 Carat Gold Dearest Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular vintage dearest set with wonderful round cut stones, set so their initials spell "Dearest".
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1990s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Go...

Vintage 9 Carat Gold Dearest Ring
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
A spectacular vintage dearest set with wonderful round cut stones, set so their initials spell "Dearest".
Category

1990s British Fashion Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 9k Go...

Seven-Stone “Dearest” Half-Hoop Diamond Platinum Ring (Band). Handmade c1970's.
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Designed as an elegant half-hoop diamond band, this ring is claw-set with 7 Sparkling Round Brilliant Cut Diamonds – Natural, Earth-Mined, totalling rather impressive 0.84ct exhibi...
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Vintage 1970s Australian Band Rings

Materials

Diamond, Platinum

18ct Gold 1940s DEAREST Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire & Tourmaline Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1940's This vintage acrostic ring from the 1940s is a truly unique piece.
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Mid-20th Century Engagement Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold

10ct Gold 1970s Diamond Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Sapphire and Topaz Cluster Ring
Located in Brighton, GB
Vintage Dearest Ring 10ct Gold Circa 1970s Makers Mar S A This 10ct yellow gold vintage dearest acrostic ring is a true beauty.
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Late 20th Century North American Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Georgian Multi Stone Acrostic Ring Spelling DEAREST
Located in New York, NY
Other rings of its type might have spelled REGARD. However, the DEAREST sentiment seems much more meaningful.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Georgian Band Rings

Materials

18k Gold

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