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Antique Regard Ring

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

Acrostic "REGARD" Ring c1883 Birmingham England

Located in Litchfield, CT

The first letter of the names of the gemstones in the ring spell out "regard" ( Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, and Diamond).

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1880s English Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Victorian 10 Karat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring
Victorian 10 Karat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring

Victorian 10 Karat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This superb antique Victorian ring is embossed with a fine shield motif at its front, and around the band hand-chased gold letters spell "REGARD" between immaculate sections of black...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

10k Gold

Rare Antique "Regard Ring" 12ct Yellow Gold English C/1868
Rare Antique "Regard Ring" 12ct Yellow Gold English C/1868

Rare Antique "Regard Ring" 12ct Yellow Gold English C/1868

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

In this sequence when you take the first letter from each stone and put them together it spells "regard." These rings have become extremely collectable and its worth mentioning its v...

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1860s Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Georgian Regard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring
Georgian Regard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Georgian Regard 18 Karat Yellow Gold Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian Regard 18 karat yellow gold ring, circa 1820 In this original 18 karat gold acrostis Regard ring the first letter of each bezel set old oval cut stone spells out the word...

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1820s British Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold 'REGARD' Band Ring
Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold 'REGARD' Band Ring

Antique Blue Enamel and 9 Gold 'REGARD' Band Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

The stones in the cluster at the front of the ring spells "REGARD'. Ruby, Emerald,Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond.

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1860s British Early Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Gold, Enamel

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Victorian REGARD Ring
Victorian REGARD Ring

Victorian REGARD Ring

Located in New York, NY

During the eighteenth-century it was fashionable for men to express their sentiments by presenting their beloved with a REGARD ring. The word “REGARD” is an acronym for the stones wh...

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, 18k Gold

Victorian Multi-Band REGARD Ring
Victorian Multi-Band REGARD Ring

Victorian Multi-Band REGARD Ring

Located in New York, NY

“REGARD” is also an acronym for the stones which make up the ring: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, and Diamond.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Multi-gemstone, Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Diamond, Amethyst, 18k Gold

Georgian Regard Ring
Georgian Regard Ring

Georgian Regard Ring

Located in London, GB

A good example of a late Georgian 15ct gold ring set with a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond – the first letter of each stone spelling “Regard”.

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Late 18th Century English Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 15k 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 Regard Ring

Materials

Garnet, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

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

Georgian "Regard" Acrostic Ring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

In the case of this 14k gold ring, the word "regard" (a 19th century word that was the equivalent of "you drive me wild") is spelled using a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, an...

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1820s British Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Ruby Emerald Garnet Amethyst Diamond Regard Antique Ring
Ruby Emerald Garnet Amethyst Diamond Regard Antique Ring

Ruby Emerald Garnet Amethyst Diamond Regard Antique Ring

Located in Perth, AU

The recipient of this ring knows that the donor holds her in high regard.

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1860s British Early Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique Regard Ring
Antique Regard Ring

Antique Regard Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Early Victorian regard ring with an elaborate scroll setting in 15K yellow gold.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique "Regard" Ring
Antique "Regard" Ring

Antique "Regard" Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Romantic 15K gold "Regard" ring set with a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond.

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique Regard Ring
Antique Regard Ring

Antique Regard Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Early Victorian 'Regard' ring set in 15K yellow gold was a lover's gift.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique Regard Ring
Antique Regard Ring

Antique Regard Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Romantic 15K gold "Regard" ring set with a Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond.

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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Victorian 'Regard' Ring, circa 1860
Victorian 'Regard' Ring, circa 1860

Victorian 'Regard' Ring, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

Victorian 'Regard' ring. Horizontally set with two cushion shape old cut natural unenhanced Burmese rubies in closed back claw and cut-down settings with a combined approximate weigh...

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1860s Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique "Dear Regard"  Ring
Antique "Dear Regard"  Ring

Antique "Dear Regard" Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Rare Georgian "Dear-Regard" ring set in 15K gold. The center motif of a flower is set with a "R"uby, "E"merald, "G"arnet, "A"methyst", "R"uby, and "D"iamond, the first letters of th...

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1820s English Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Georgian 22 Carat Gold Regard Ring
Georgian 22 Carat Gold Regard Ring

Georgian 22 Carat Gold Regard Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

An exemplary antique Georgian regard ring. The first letter of each of the beautiful stones in this cluster spells "REGARD".

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1810s British Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 22k Gold

Antique 15 Carat Gold Regard Ring
Antique 15 Carat Gold Regard Ring

Antique 15 Carat Gold Regard Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This regard ring holds a ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, runy and diamond which spell out REGARD using the first letter of every stone.

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1880s British Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold

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 Regard Ring

Materials

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

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

Antique REGARD Ring of 15ct Gold

Located in Lewisburg, PA

Antique Acrostic “REGARD” Ring, Early Victorian (c. 1840) An exquisite jewel of sentiment from the early Victorian era (circa 1840), this 15ct gold ring showcases a delicately craft...

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1840s Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 15k Gold

Victorian gemstone 18k yellow gold REGARD ring
Victorian gemstone 18k yellow gold REGARD ring

Victorian gemstone 18k yellow gold REGARD ring

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Victorian gemstone 18k yellow gold REGARD ring is a charming and symbolic antique jewel dating to the early 1900s.

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Mid-19th Century Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique 15 Karat Gold Victorian Forget-Me-Not Regard Ring
Antique 15 Karat Gold Victorian Forget-Me-Not Regard Ring

Antique 15 Karat Gold Victorian Forget-Me-Not Regard Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

This circa 1880 Victorian Regard ring with 5 stones set in radially around the face, the first letter of which spell out the word "Regard"- Ruby-emerald-garnet-amethyst-ruby-Diamond,...

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1860s English Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 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

Popular during the Victorian era, REGARD rings were given as tokens of affection, with the gemstones themselves conveying a hidden message of love and devotion.

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1860s Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold

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

Prong set to front - arranged to spell 'Regard', a common motif for period engagement rings.

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Early 1900s Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

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.

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19th Century Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

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 Regard Ring

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian Regard Cluster Ring
Georgian Regard Cluster Ring

Georgian Regard Cluster Ring

Located in London, GB

This is a wonderful 15ct yellow gold Georgian Regard cluster ring. The ring dates back to the late Georgian era.

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1820s Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, Gold, Yellow Gold

Hallmarked 1842 18K Five Gemstone "Adore" Ring
Hallmarked 1842 18K Five Gemstone "Adore" Ring

Hallmarked 1842 18K Five Gemstone "Adore" Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Victorian five stone ADORE ring which spells out the first letter of each gemstone in the following linear pattern: Amethyst-Diamond-Opal-Ruby-Emerald. message ring similar to REGARD...

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Early 19th Century British Early Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

18k Gold

C.1860 18k 5 Stone Romantic Message Ring ADORE
C.1860 18k 5 Stone Romantic Message Ring ADORE

C.1860 18k 5 Stone Romantic Message Ring ADORE

Located in Baltimore, MD

Like their sister rings, REGARD and DEAREST rings, ADORE rings conveyed a message of eternal love to the wearer.

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19th Century European Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Opal, Ruby

Victorian Gold Regard Ring
Victorian Gold Regard Ring

Victorian Gold Regard Ring

Located in London, GB

A Victorian regard ring, mounted in gold, set with an oval ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond, in a graduated fashion, with a scalloped edge setting.

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1870s Unknown Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 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

The gemstones used are Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond, spelling out REGARD. Ring Size: M or 6 1/4

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1830s British Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 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! The first letter of each gemstone spells Regard - ruby, emerald, garnet, a...

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Early 20th Century English Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

C1880 15k Victorian "Regard" Ring with 6 Gemstones
C1880 15k Victorian "Regard" Ring with 6 Gemstones

C1880 15k Victorian "Regard" Ring with 6 Gemstones

Located in Baltimore, MD

The final photos show our Victorian Regard ring with a Victorian "Dearest" ring. US size 5 1/4 and can be sized.

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1880s English Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

A regard ring was a very early form of an engagement ring - featuring a row of five gemstones that spelled the word regard - Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond.

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1870s Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Victorian 10 Karat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring
Victorian 10 Karat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring

Victorian 10 Karat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This superb antique Victorian ring is embossed with a fine shield motif at its front, and around the band hand-chased gold letters spell "REGARD" between immaculate sections of black...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

10k Gold

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring
Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Black Enamel Regard Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This superb antique Victorian ring is embossed with a fine shield motif at its front engraved with 'EF', and around the band hand-chased gold letters spell "REGARD" between immaculat...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Gold, Enamel

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Blue Enamel Regard Ring
Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Blue Enamel Regard Ring

Victorian 9 Carat Gold and Blue Enamel Regard Ring

Located in Chipping Campden, GB

This superb antique Victorian ring is embossed with a fine shield motif at its front, and around the band there are engraved squares between immaculate sections of dark blue enamel. ...

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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Gold, Enamel

C1860 18K Victorian Five Stone "ADORE" Ring
C1860 18K Victorian Five Stone "ADORE" Ring

C1860 18K Victorian Five Stone "ADORE" Ring

Located in Baltimore, MD

Similar to REGARD and DEAREST rings, ADORE rings were romantic message rings that conveyed a personal message of eternal love to the wearer.

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1860s English Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

18k Gold

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

Antique Victorian REGARD Gemstone 15ct Gold Ring

Located in New York, NY

A sentimental treasure from the Victorian era c. 1850s–1870s, this exquisite REGARD acrostic ring spells out the word “REGARD” using a sequence of gemstones: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, A...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

15k 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

The most popular messages- regard, beloved and dear began in the Georgian era and flourished throughout the Victorian period.

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1830s English Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, 18k 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

The last photos shows a REGARD message ring and DEAREST message ring together on the hand.

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1870s English Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Signet or Seal Pinky Ring with Couped Wild Boar in 18 Karat Rose Gold Circa 1900
Signet or Seal Pinky Ring with Couped Wild Boar in 18 Karat Rose Gold Circa 1900

Signet or Seal Pinky Ring with Couped Wild Boar in 18 Karat Rose Gold Circa 1900

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

With regard to the ring's condition, it's excellent, considering its (presumed) age because all surface scratches on the band and inside the ring have been removed with polishing.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Late Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold

Georgian Regard Ring
Georgian Regard Ring

Georgian Regard Ring

Located in London, GB

A Georgian regard ring, set with ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby and diamond spelling REGARD, all in a closed back setting, with open-work shoulders to a decorated ribbed shank...

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1830s British Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique Georgian Regard Ring 18 Carat, circa 1790
Antique Georgian Regard Ring 18 Carat, circa 1790

Antique Georgian Regard Ring 18 Carat, circa 1790

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This fabulous REGARD 18ct Gold Georgian ring is adorned with beautiful gemstones which are all Cabochon cuts, such as Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst and Diamond, Circa 1790.

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1790s Unknown Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Victorian Pansy REGARD and Fede Ring Circa 1880
Victorian Pansy REGARD and Fede Ring Circa 1880

Victorian Pansy REGARD and Fede Ring Circa 1880

Located in Lancashire, Oldham

A regard ring is a ring which has been set with a gemstone acrostic.

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1880s British Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Emerald, Garnet, Ruby, 18k 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 Regard Ring

Materials

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

Victorian Acrostic Regard Gemstone 18 Carat Gold Stack Eternity Ring
Victorian Acrostic Regard Gemstone 18 Carat Gold Stack Eternity Ring

Victorian Acrostic Regard Gemstone 18 Carat Gold Stack Eternity Ring

Located in St Helens, GB

A very rare ladies mid Victorian period ' REGARD ' design ring. Set with Ruby Emerald Garnet Amethyst Ruby Diamond gemstones which spell out the word regard. 17mm spread of stones...

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Antique Georgian Cabochon Regard Locket Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800
Antique Georgian Cabochon Regard Locket Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800

Antique Georgian Cabochon Regard Locket Ring 18 Carat Gold, circa 1800

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

A lovely antique Regard locket ring from the Georgian era, Circa 1800.

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Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Gemstone Regard Ring 15 Carat Gold Dated 1868
Antique Victorian Gemstone Regard Ring 15 Carat Gold Dated 1868

Antique Victorian Gemstone Regard Ring 15 Carat Gold Dated 1868

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

This beautiful antique Victorian Regard ring is fully hallmarked and dated Birmingham 1868.

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1860s British Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique Georgian Acrostic Multigem Regard Ring
Antique Georgian Acrostic Multigem Regard Ring

Antique Georgian Acrostic Multigem Regard Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

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

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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique Victorian Acrostic ‘Regard’ Gold Ring
Antique Victorian Acrostic ‘Regard’ Gold Ring

Antique Victorian Acrostic ‘Regard’ Gold Ring

Located in Sale, Cheshire

This wonderful Victorian acrostic ring is modelled in 15ct rose gold, with clear hallmarks for the year 1863.

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Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

Antique 18th Century 22 Karat Gold Posy Ring "Be tru in hart"
Antique 18th Century 22 Karat Gold Posy Ring "Be tru in hart"

Antique 18th Century 22 Karat Gold Posy Ring "Be tru in hart"

Located in Sale, Cheshire

The quotations were often from contemporary courtship stories and usually inscribed on the inner surface of the ring; they were given to show regard or as a gift.

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Early 18th Century English Medieval Antique Regard Ring

Materials

22k Gold

Victorian "REGARD" Gemstone Floral Heart Necklace
Victorian "REGARD" Gemstone Floral Heart Necklace

Victorian "REGARD" Gemstone Floral Heart Necklace

Located in Narberth, PA

Set around the heart's border are six colorful gemstones, whose first letters spell out the word "REGARD", making the ring part of a sentimental Victorian tradition.

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1880s French Antique Regard Ring

Materials

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

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Vintage Victorian English Mourning Enamel & Hair Gold Ring

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Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Finely detailed English Vintage Victorian Mourning Enamel and Hair Gold Ring. Ring size 6, we offer ring re-sizing. Hand crafted in 17K Yellow Gold. Measuring appro...

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Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Regard Ring

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Located in Esch sur Alzette, Esch-sur-Alzette

The "Vintage 18kt Yellow Gold Ruby Ring" is a classic and elegant piece of jewelry that combines the timeless beauty of yellow gold with the rich, vibrant color of rubies. The ring i...

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Located in Vilnius, Vilniaus apskr.

This is a vintage colourful wide band ring crafted in 18K yellow gold. Circa 1980. The piece features: - 1 ruby, oval cut, 0.35ct, rP 6/5, P1 - 1 amethyst, round cut, 0.30ct, bP 3/2...

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Antique Victorian Yellow Gold 1.2ctw Old Diamond Repousse Work 5 Stone Band Ring

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Located in Montclair, NJ

--Stone(s):-- (5) Natural Genuine Diamonds - Old Mine Cut - Prong Set - Nice Brilliant White Diamonds - 1.20ctw (approx.) Material: Solid 10k Yellow Gold Weight: 2 Grams Ring Size: ...

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19th Century Victorian Antique Regard Ring

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Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold

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Antique Regard Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate antique regard ring for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, 15k Gold and 18k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. If you’re looking for an antique regard ring from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 18th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 19th Century. Take a look at an antique regard ring featuring Diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. An oval cut version of this piece has appeal, but there are also round cut and antique cushion cut versions for sale. Most of our antique regard ring for sale are for women, but there are 9 pieces available to browse for men.

How Much is a Antique Regard Ring?

On average, an antique regard ring at 1stDibs sells for $1,890, while they’re typically $381 on the low end and $6,737 for the highest priced versions of this item.

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.

Finding the Right Rings for You

Antique and vintage rings have long held a special place in the hearts of fine jewelry lovers all over the world.

No matter their origin or specific characteristics, rings are timeless, versatile accessories. They’ve carried deep meaning since at least the Middle Ages, when diamond rings symbolized strength and other kinds of rings were worn to signify romantic feelings or to denote an affiliation with a religious order. Rings have also forever been emblematic of eternity.

Over time, rings have frequently taken the form of serpents, which have long been associated with eternal life, health and renewal. Italian luxury jewelry house Bulgari has become famous for its widely loved Serpenti motif, for example, and its Serpenti ring, like the other accessories in the collection, began as an homage to jewelry of the Roman and Hellenistic eras. The serpent is now a popular motif in fine jewelry. Jewelry devotees have long pined for rings adorned with reptiles, thanks to antique Victorian rings — well, specifically, Queen Victoria’s illustrious engagement ring, which took the form of a gold snake set with rubies, diamonds and an emerald (her birthstone). Designs for Victorian-era engagement rings often featured repoussé work and chasing, in which patterns are hammered into the metal.

Engagement rings, which are reliably intimidating to shop for, are still widely recognized as symbols of love and commitment. On 1stDibs, a range of buying guides can be found for those in the market for antique engagement rings, vintage engagement rings or Art Deco engagement rings. 

The most collectible antique engagement rings and vintage engagement rings are those from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras. Named for the monarchies of the four King Georges, who in succession ruled England starting in 1714 (plus King William’s reign), antique Georgian rings, be they engagement rings or otherwise, are also coveted by collectors. Pearls, along with colored gemstones like garnets, rubies and sapphires, were widely used in Georgian jewelry. The late-1700s paste jewelry was a predecessor to what we now call fashion or costume jewelry. 

The Art Nouveau movement (1880–1910) brought with it rings inspired by the natural world. Antique Art Nouveau rings might feature depictions of winged insects and fauna as well as women, who were simultaneously eroticized and romanticized, frequently with long flowing hair. Art Deco jewelry, on the other hand, which originated during the 1920s and ’30s, is by and large “white jewelry.” White metals, primarily platinum, were favored over yellow gold in the design of antique Art Deco rings and other accessories as well as geometric motifs, with women drawn to the era’s dazzling cocktail rings in particular.

Whether you’re hunting down a chunky classic for a Prohibition-themed cocktail party or seeking a clean contemporary design to complement your casual ensemble, find an exquisite collection of antique, new and vintage rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Antique Regard Ring

  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    Yes, some antique rings have hallmarks. However, some do not. Before 1950, jewelry makers didn't add hallmarks to their pieces, but some did to indicate who produced the jewelry and/or tell the buyer what type of metals they contained. Shop a large collection of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To find out if your antique ring is real, you can first try researching the maker. Look for a hallmark inside the ring and then use trusted online resources to determine who produced it. From there, you can find out if the jewelry maker typically produced jewelry out of precious metals and genuine gemstones or specialized in costume jewelry crafted from less costly materials. Another option is to have an experienced jeweler or certified appraiser inspect your ring for you. Explore a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a ring is an antique, see if you can locate a maker's marking on the inside of the band. If you can, research the artisan, company or workshop using trusted online resources. By learning when they were active and reviewing image galleries of their work, you can often estimate approximately when a particular ring was produced. If your ring is 100 years old or older, it is an antique. In the event that you can't find a maker's mark or still have lingering questions about your ring's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Find a wide variety of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Antique rings were made of a variety of materials. You can find pieces produced out of many of the same precious metals used today, such as yellow gold, white gold, sterling silver and platinum. In addition, some antique rings feature a material called pinchbeck, which is a combination of copper and zinc. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023
    Yes, antique engagement rings do tend to be popular. They especially appeal to brides-to-be who want something unique and like the idea of owning a ring that has a long history. Rings from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco eras are among the most highly sought-after antique options. On 1stDibs, explore a wide variety of antique engagement rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2023
    You can buy antique rings online from a number of trusted platforms, including 1stDibs. Popular antique pieces on these platforms include band rings, signet rings, engagement rings, cocktail rings, wedding rings and more. The vast options for online ring shopping bring centuries of styles from across the globe to you, including rings made with precious metals like gold and silver and gemstones like diamonds, pearls, rubies, sapphires and garnets. Explore a wide range of antique rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024
    To tell how old an antique ring is, you have two main options. First, you can conduct online research using trusted sources. If you know the maker of the ring or the ring has a maker's mark that you can use to identify who produced it, learning more about the designer, artisan or company and their styles can help with the dating process. When the maker is unknown, you can familiarize yourself with the characteristics of various antique jewelry styles, such as Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian, to try and identify the period in which your ring was likely produced. The second option is to have a certified appraiser, experienced antique dealer or knowledgeable jeweler date your ring for you. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of antique rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between vintage and antique engagement rings is age. For an engagement ring to be considered an antique, it must be at least 100 years old. Vintage engagement rings are pieces made at least 20 years ago. Shop a collection of vintage and antique engagement rings on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    The difference between vintage, antique and estate engagement rings comes down to age and history. Rings that are over 100 years old are antiques, while those produced 20 to 99 years ago are vintage. Estate engagement rings are any rings that have had a previous owner. They can include antique, vintage and even contemporary rings produced during the last 20 years. Shop a large selection of engagement rings on 1stDibs.