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Antique Acrostic

Acrostic "REGARD" Ring c1883 Birmingham England
Acrostic "REGARD" Ring c1883 Birmingham England

Acrostic "REGARD" Ring c1883 Birmingham England

Located in Litchfield, CT

I cannot think of a more charming or romantic sentiment than the one behind this acrostic antique jewel. The first letter of the names of the gemstones in the ring spell out "regard"...

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1880s English Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian Multi Stone Acrostic Ring Spelling DEAREST
Antique Georgian Multi Stone Acrostic Ring Spelling DEAREST

Antique Georgian Multi Stone Acrostic Ring Spelling DEAREST

Located in New York, NY

A rare early 19th Century Georgian Acrostic ring featuring precious stones, circa 1820.

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Early 19th Century Georgian Antique Acrostic

Materials

18k Gold

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian DEAREST Acrostic Brooch
Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian DEAREST Acrostic Brooch

Antique 15ct Yellow Gold, Victorian DEAREST Acrostic Brooch

Located in Brighton, GB

Victorian DEAREST Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Circa 1880 This stunning 15ct yellow gold Victorian brooch is a true masterpiece that perfectly encapsulates the elegance of its era. Cra...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare Acrostic Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Love for Ever Magnificent little treasure as survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love Georgian perio...

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian ADORE acrostic Brooch, Hallmarked Birmingham 1896
Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian ADORE acrostic Brooch, Hallmarked Birmingham 1896

Antique 15ct Gold, Victorian ADORE acrostic Brooch, Hallmarked Birmingham 1896

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique ADORE Brooch 15ct Yellow Gold Hallmarked Birmingham 1896 Makers Mark EME A rare and highly charming Victorian “ADORE” brooch, hallmarked for Birmingham, 1896, and beauti...

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Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold

18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring

18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Victorian Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold hallmarked Chester Engraved inside band 1848 Makers Mark J H Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epito...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold

18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald

18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald

Located in Brighton, GB

This fabulous Edwardian acrostic ring features enchanting amethyst, dazzling diamond, opulent opal, ravishing ruby, and exquisite emerald gemstones, each meticulously set and mounted...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique Gemstone REGARD Ring of 12k Gold, circa 1860
Antique Gemstone REGARD Ring of 12k Gold, circa 1860

Antique Gemstone REGARD Ring of 12k Gold, circa 1860

Located in Lewisburg, PA

A charming and historically significant ring dating to 1860, set with a sequence of gemstones spelling the acrostic word “REGARD”: Ruby (R), Emerald (E), Garnet (G), Amethyst (A), Ru...

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1860s Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Ruby, Garnet, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, Gold

18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring

18ct Gold Stamped, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold hallmarked London 1908 Engraved inside band 30.1.09 Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegan...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

The Golden Leather Fern - An Antique Masterpiece of Botanical Illustration, 1845
The Golden Leather Fern - An Antique Masterpiece of Botanical Illustration, 1845

The Golden Leather Fern - An Antique Masterpiece of Botanical Illustration, 1845

Located in Langweer, NL

An antique botanical engraving of the Acrostichum Aureum, also known as the Golden Leather Fern, though the text "Acrostic ecussonne" may be a French historical or alternative name f...

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1840s Antique Acrostic

Materials

Paper

Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry
Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry

Victorian Ring Silver 18k Gold Enamel Diamond Antique Estate Jewelry

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

They often carried symbolic meaning, with specific gemstones conveying messages of love, friendship, or mourning. Acrostic jewelry, where the first letter of each gemstone spelled ou...

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver, Enamel

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Georgian "Regard" Acrostic Ring
Georgian "Regard" Acrostic Ring

Georgian "Regard" Acrostic Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Acrostic jewelry came into fashion at the tail end of the Georgian era.

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1820s British Georgian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare 18 Karat Acrostic Brooch
Georgian Key to My Heart Rare 18 Karat Acrostic Brooch

Georgian Key to My Heart Rare 18 Karat Acrostic Brooch

Located in Napoli, IT

Love for Ever Magnificent little treasure as survivor of a past pledge of love will please the next keeper with its un discussed beauty and hidden secret tales of love Georgian peri...

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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, 18k Gold

Victorian 14k "REGARD" and Enamel Ring
Victorian 14k "REGARD" and Enamel Ring

Victorian 14k "REGARD" and Enamel Ring

Located in Narberth, PA

A lovely "REGARD" ring from the Victorian (ca1880) era! This charming acrostic ring is made of 14k gold and has a lovely feminine design.

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1880s Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Victorian Regard Acrostic Ring
Victorian Regard Acrostic Ring

Victorian Regard Acrostic Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a delightful 18ct yellow gold 'REGARD' ring taken from the Victorian era; a time when jewels such as this sent secret messages to an admirer. The first letter of each st...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Acrostic Dearest 9 Carat Gold Ring
Victorian Acrostic Dearest 9 Carat Gold Ring

Victorian Acrostic Dearest 9 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This ring spells out Dearest using the first letters of the stones. Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Emerald, Sapphire, Tourmaline. The stones are modelled set within a 9carat gold ...

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1880s British Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Gold

Antique Gold, Diamond and Gem-Set Acrostic Sweetheart Bracelet
Antique Gold, Diamond and Gem-Set Acrostic Sweetheart Bracelet

Antique Gold, Diamond and Gem-Set Acrostic Sweetheart Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Note: A form of sentimental jewelry inspired by the long-lasting romance between Queen Victoria and her husband Royal Consort Prince Albert, "Acrostic" jewelry remains beloved of co...

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1880s Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold, Silver

Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring
Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring

Located in Fairfield, CT

Antique Victorian Acrostic Fede Ring 18 Karat Yellow Gold Band Ring Step into the elegance of the Victorian era with this extraordinary acrostic ring crafted in 1860.

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1860s Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Rose Gold and Multi-Gemstone Seven-Band Harem/Acrostic Ring
Antique Rose Gold and Multi-Gemstone Seven-Band Harem/Acrostic Ring

Antique Rose Gold and Multi-Gemstone Seven-Band Harem/Acrostic Ring

Located in New York, NY

First letter of each stone name forms an acrostic that most likely refers to the word "Distrat" in Romanian, indicating having had a good time or amused oneself Current size: US 7 (...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Iolite, Ruby, Topaz, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Ro...

English Victorian R-E-G-A-R-D Gold Acrostic Bracelet
English Victorian R-E-G-A-R-D Gold Acrostic Bracelet

English Victorian R-E-G-A-R-D Gold Acrostic Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

(An acrostic is a poem or other form of writing in which the first letter, syllable or word of each line, paragraph or other recurring feature in the text spells out a word or a mess...

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1860s Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, White Diamond, 15k Gold

Victorian 'REGARD's Acrostic Ring Synthetic Stones in 14 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian 'REGARD's Acrostic Ring Synthetic Stones in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian 'REGARD's Acrostic Ring Synthetic Stones in 14 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

Victorian 'REGARD's Acrostic Ring Synthetic Stones in 14 Karat Yellow Gold This 14 Karat yellow gold ring from the Victorian era is a distinctive example of acrostic jewelry, which ...

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian Regards Acrostic Ring Natural Gemstones in 18 Karat Yellow Gold
Victorian Regards Acrostic Ring Natural Gemstones in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Victorian Regards Acrostic Ring Natural Gemstones in 18 Karat Yellow Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

Acrostic rings, like this one, were a popular form of jewelry during the Georgian and Victorian eras.

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1860s Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 18ct Gold, ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
Victorian 18ct Gold, ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring

Victorian 18ct Gold, ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

This fabulous Victorian acrostic ring features Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, and Emerald gemstones, each meticulously claw set and mounted on a lovely yellow gold hand-carved se...

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Early 20th Century European Edwardian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
Antique 18ct Gold Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald

Antique 18ct Gold Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald

Located in Brighton, GB

This fabulous Victorian acrostic ring features enchanting amethyst, dazzling diamond, opulent opal, ravishing ruby, and exquisite emerald gemstones, each meticulously set and mounted...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Gold Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
18ct Gold Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring

18ct Gold Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

This fabulous Victorian acrostic ring features enchanting Amethyst, dazzling Diamond, opulent Opal, ravishing Ruby, and exquisite Emerald gemstones, each meticulously set in silver a...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald
18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald

18ct Gold Edwardian, Acrostic ADORE Ring: Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby, Emerald

Located in Brighton, GB

This fabulous Edwardian acrostic ring features enchanting amethyst, dazzling diamond, opulent opal, ravishing ruby, and exquisite emerald gemstones, each meticulously set and mounted...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Acrostic

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Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Shaped 'Dearest' Acrostic Bracelet 14 Karat Rose Gold
Antique Victorian Heart Shaped 'Dearest' Acrostic Bracelet 14 Karat Rose Gold

Antique Victorian Heart Shaped 'Dearest' Acrostic Bracelet 14 Karat Rose Gold

Located in Fairfield, CT

The historical context of this bracelet is deeply rooted in the Victorian era's fascination with coded messages and acrostic jewelry. During this time, jewelry was not just a form of...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Diamond, Emerald, Amethyst, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Gold, 14k Gold, ...

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring
Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring

Antique 15ct Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Acrostic Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Circa 1880 Acrostic rings became popular throughout the Victorian period.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Acrostic ADORE Ring Victorian 18ct Gold Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald
Acrostic ADORE Ring Victorian 18ct Gold Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald

Acrostic ADORE Ring Victorian 18ct Gold Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald

Located in Brighton, GB

This fabulous Victorian acrostic ring features enchanting amethyst, dazzling diamond, opulent opal, ravishing ruby, and exquisite emerald gemstones, each meticulously set and mounted...

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Adore Acrostic Ring Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald
15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Adore Acrostic Ring Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald

15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Adore Acrostic Ring Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1850s This stunning early Victorian Adore acrostic ring is a true testament to the beauty of antique jewellery.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

1826 Anglo-American Framed Needlework by Julia Rogers
1826 Anglo-American Framed Needlework by Julia Rogers

1826 Anglo-American Framed Needlework by Julia Rogers

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1826 Anglo-American framed sampler by Julia Rogers. Silk pictorial acrostic sampler with exquisitely worked squirrels, stags, urns & baskets of flowers, etc.

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1820s American Georgian Antique Acrostic

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Fabric

Gold Victorian Regard Ring Hallmarked Birmingham, 1875
Gold Victorian Regard Ring Hallmarked Birmingham, 1875

Gold Victorian Regard Ring Hallmarked Birmingham, 1875

Located in Baltimore, MD

The Victorian Regard ring is a romantic acrostic ring set with six gemstones in which the initial letter of each spells the word 'Regard': Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, and...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Antique Dearest Ring
Antique Dearest Ring

Antique Dearest Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Romantic ring, a love token of the Geogian Era, whose stones spell the word "dearest": diamond, emerald, amethyst, ruby, emerald, sapphire and tourmaline. Also know as acrostic jewel...

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Acrostic

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

Antique REGARD Ring of 15ct Gold
Antique REGARD Ring of 15ct Gold

Antique REGARD Ring of 15ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Such acrostic jewels were cherished tokens of affection, carrying hidden messages understood only by the giver and the recipient.

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1840s Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 15k Gold

Extrordinary Antique Georgian “Dearest” Ring
Extrordinary Antique Georgian “Dearest” Ring

Extrordinary Antique Georgian “Dearest” Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Acrostic jewelry, where the first letters of the gemstones spell a romantic word, were love tokens of the Georgian era.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Garnet, Amethyst, Topaz, 18k Gold

Antique Regard Ring
Antique Regard Ring

Antique Regard Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

These rings were also called acrostic rings because they spelled the word "regard" using the first letter of each stone.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Georgian-Era Alphabet Game in Box
Georgian-Era Alphabet Game in Box

Georgian-Era Alphabet Game in Box

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H 1.5 in W 9.25 in D 5.5 in

Georgian-Era Alphabet Game in Box

Located in Austin, TX

An English alphabet (Scrabble) or anagrams and acrostics game from the Georgian-era, featuring a mahogany box with removable sliding top.

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19th Century English Antique Acrostic

Victorian Ruby Emerald Garnet Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Regard Ring
Victorian Ruby Emerald Garnet Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Regard Ring

Victorian Ruby Emerald Garnet Amethyst Diamond 14 Karat White Gold Regard Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as an acrostic style ring with round cut ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst ruby, and diamond.

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 14k Gold, White Gold

Georgian Pinchbeck and Multi-Gem "Regard" Brooch Designed as a Petite Lyre
Georgian Pinchbeck and Multi-Gem "Regard" Brooch Designed as a Petite Lyre

Georgian Pinchbeck and Multi-Gem "Regard" Brooch Designed as a Petite Lyre

Located in New York, NY

Napoleon Bonaparte was an admirer of acrostic jewelry and had commissioned several pieces for himself and for family members, some of which commemorated special events.

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1820s Georgian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Pinchbeck

Alphabet Tiles in Box from the Georgian Era
Alphabet Tiles in Box from the Georgian Era

Alphabet Tiles in Box from the Georgian Era

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H 1.5 in W 11.25 in D 7 in

Alphabet Tiles in Box from the Georgian Era

Located in Austin, TX

An English educational alphabet (Scrabble) or anagrams and acrostics game used for teaching in the 19th century.

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Early 19th Century English Antique Acrostic

Materials

Bone, Mahogany

C1840 15K Regard Ring with Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond
C1840 15K Regard Ring with Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond

C1840 15K Regard Ring with Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond

Located in Baltimore, MD

Hence 'r'uby, 'e'merald, 'g'arnet, 'a'methyst, 'r'uby and 'd'iamond. Acrostic rings that spell out romantic sentiments were very much a Victorian construct and among the charming fe...

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1840s English Victorian Antique Acrostic

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15k Gold

15ct Two Colour Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Adore Ring
15ct Two Colour Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Adore Ring

15ct Two Colour Gold Victorian Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby and Emerald Adore Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Stamped Circa 1880 Introducing a breathtaking 15ct gold Victorian acrostic ring, adorned with a captivating combination of amethyst, diamond, opal, ...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

This fabulous Edwardian acrostic ring features enchanting amethyst, dazzling diamond, opulent opal, ravishing ruby, and exquisite emerald gemstones, each meticulously set and mounted...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Circa 1910 Introducing a stunning 18ct Yellow Gold ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous acrostic ring features ench...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring
Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring

Antique 18ct Gold, Edwardian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

This fabulous Edwardian acrostic ring features enchanting amethyst, dazzling diamond, opulent opal, ravishing ruby, and exquisite emerald gemstones, each meticulously set and mounted...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Tourmaline Dearest Ring
Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Tourmaline Dearest Ring

Antique 18ct Gold Diamond Emerald Amethyst Ruby Sapphire Tourmaline Dearest Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Dearest Ring 18ct Gold Stamped Circa 1900 This 18ct yellow gold Edwardian dearest acrostic ring is a true beauty. It features a daisy-style design with a centre old Eur...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Acrostic

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

Air Twist Wine Glass with Engraved Bucket Bowl c1750
Air Twist Wine Glass with Engraved Bucket Bowl c1750

Air Twist Wine Glass with Engraved Bucket Bowl c1750

Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB

Tulips were also used within acrostic sets. These are some of the ingredients of the typical Jacobite melodrama engraved upon period glassware!

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1750s British George II Antique Acrostic

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Blown Glass

Antique Ring Jade 18k Gold
Antique Ring Jade 18k Gold

Antique Ring Jade 18k Gold

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

They often carried symbolic meaning, with specific gemstones conveying messages of love, friendship, or mourning. Acrostic jewelry, where the first letter of each gemstone spelled ou...

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Early 1900s Antique Acrostic

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Jade, 18k Gold

Antique Peridot Ruby and Pearl Earrings 18k Gold Cannetille Suffragette Design
Antique Peridot Ruby and Pearl Earrings 18k Gold Cannetille Suffragette Design

Antique Peridot Ruby and Pearl Earrings 18k Gold Cannetille Suffragette Design

Located in London, GB

These three colours signify the following key virtues: Green for Hope, White for Purity and Violet for Royalty, which also also forms an acrostic phrase “Give Women Votes”.   Exquis...

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Early 1900s Georgian Antique Acrostic

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Pearl, Peridot, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Dearest Acrostic Ring
Georgian Dearest Acrostic Ring

Georgian Dearest Acrostic Ring

Located in London, GB

Here we have a charming multi gemstone cluster ring originally dating back to the Georgian period. All stones used at the front are rounded cabochon with an 'eight cut' diamond at th...

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18th Century Antique Acrostic

Materials

Ruby, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18k Gold REGARD Acrostic Ring, Circa 1830
Georgian 18k Gold REGARD Acrostic Ring, Circa 1830

Georgian 18k Gold REGARD Acrostic Ring, Circa 1830

Located in Altrincham, GB

Popular in the Georgian and Victorian periods, acrostic jewellery used the first letter of each gemstone to convey a secret message or a token of affection.

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1830s English Georgian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k Gold

Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring
Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring

Victorian Gemstone 14k Yellow Gold Acrostic “Regard” Ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

The diamonds and rubies in regard rings represent passion and eternity, emeralds symbolize love, garnets stand for truth and consistency, and amethysts for modesty and honesty. Acros...

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1870s Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Victorian 15 Carat Gold Acrostic Regard Ring
Early Victorian 15 Carat Gold Acrostic Regard Ring

Early Victorian 15 Carat Gold Acrostic Regard Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This early victorian regard ring is just beautiful, it holds seven stones in total and has an engraved band. they were originally given to send a message of love. The gemstones used ...

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1830s British Victorian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring
18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring

18ct Gold, Victorian ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Acrostic Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold Stamped Circa 1900 Introducing this beautiful 18ct yellow gold antique ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This Victorian acrost...

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Acrostic

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Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Adore Acrostic Ring Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald
15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Adore Acrostic Ring Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald

15ct Gold Fancy Victorian Adore Acrostic Ring Amethyst Diamond Opal Ruby Emerald

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Adore Ring 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1850s This stunning early Victorian Adore acrostic ring is a true testament to the beauty of antique jewellery.

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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 15k Gold

Vintage English 9K Gemstone Regard Ring
Vintage English 9K Gemstone Regard Ring

Vintage English 9K Gemstone Regard Ring

Located in Wheaton, IL

Fun vintage early 20th century English 9kt gemstone acrostic "regard" ring Victorian sentiment at its best!

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Early 20th Century English Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 9k Gold

Antique Victorian REGARD Gemstone 15ct Gold Ring
Antique Victorian REGARD Gemstone 15ct Gold Ring

Antique Victorian REGARD Gemstone 15ct Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

These acrostic rings were deeply romantic, often given as tokens of affection or courtship in the mid-19th century.

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

15k Gold

HallMarked Birmingham 1873 "Dearest" Flower Cluster Ring with 7 Gemstones
HallMarked Birmingham 1873 "Dearest" Flower Cluster Ring with 7 Gemstones

HallMarked Birmingham 1873 "Dearest" Flower Cluster Ring with 7 Gemstones

Located in Baltimore, MD

Acrostic jewelry, where the first letters of the gemstones spell a romantic word, were love tokens of the Georgian era.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

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

18ct Gold 1920s ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Carved Ring
18ct Gold 1920s ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Carved Ring

18ct Gold 1920s ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Carved Ring

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique Adore Ring 18ct Yellow Gold & Platinum Stamped Introducing this stunning 18ct yellow gold 1920s ADORE ring, a true epitome of elegance and charm. This fabulous acrostic ri...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

18ct Gold, ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring Hallmarked 1911
18ct Gold, ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring Hallmarked 1911

18ct Gold, ADORE Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby & Emerald Ring Hallmarked 1911

Located in Brighton, GB

Fully hallmarked in London in 1911, slightly post the Edwardian era, this fabulous acrostic ring features enchanting Amethyst, dazzling Diamond, opulent Opal, ravishing Ruby, and exq...

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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby, Gold, 18k Gold

Georgian Regard Ring
Georgian Regard Ring

Georgian Regard Ring

Located in London, GB

This piece is a perfect example of a characterful acrostic ring, with the first letter of each gemstone spelling out ‘REGARD’, a popular term of endearment in the nineteenth century.

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1830s British Georgian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Yellow Gold, 14k Gold

Antique Victorian Acrostic "Dearest" Ring
Antique Victorian Acrostic "Dearest" Ring

Antique Victorian Acrostic "Dearest" Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This splendid mid-Victorian acrostic ring is set with stones that spell out the romantic sentiment "dearest".

Category

1870s English Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, Topaz, Yellow Gold

Antique Georgian Acrostic Regard Ring
Antique Georgian Acrostic Regard Ring

Antique Georgian Acrostic Regard Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An exceptional Georgian acrostic ring, the first letter of each gemstone spells out the popular romantic sentiment REGARD.

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Victorian Dearest Gemstone Acrostic Ring
Victorian Dearest Gemstone Acrostic Ring

Victorian Dearest Gemstone Acrostic Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Acrostic rings like this one were beloved by the private and sentimental Victorians.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Sapphire, Topaz, 15k Gold

Antique Georgian Acrostic "Regard" Heart Locket
Antique Georgian Acrostic "Regard" Heart Locket

Antique Georgian Acrostic "Regard" Heart Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

A particularly beautiful antique heart locket, with a gem-set acrostic "Regard" and lovely grape and vine-leaf detailing.

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k Gold

Georgian Regency Period Acrostic "Regard" Locket
Georgian Regency Period Acrostic "Regard" Locket

Georgian Regency Period Acrostic "Regard" Locket

Located in Sale, Cheshire

An incredible early 19th Century acrostic locket, dating to the Georgian Regency period.

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, White Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k Gold

Georgian Regard Acrostic Ring with Seed Pearls
Georgian Regard Acrostic Ring with Seed Pearls

Georgian Regard Acrostic Ring with Seed Pearls

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This late Georgian gemstone acrostic ring spells the word "regard". In acrostic jewelry, the first letter in the name of each stone is used to form a word.

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Acrostic

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, 18k Gold

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Antique Acrostic For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique acrostic for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 15k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Making the right choice when shopping for an antique acrostic may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 19th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 20th Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. Today, if you’re looking for a rose cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. When shopping for an antique acrostic, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for unisex or men today than there are for women.

How Much is a Antique Acrostic?

The price for an antique acrostic starts at $772 and tops out at $24,750 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,000.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.