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18ct Gold Acrostic Ring that Spells Dearest

357T
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Written by Olly Gerrish

A pretty 18ct gold acrostic ring.   Acrostic jewellery is believed to have originated in France in the early 1800s before being adopted in England.  In the Georgian and Victorian period secret messages and symbols were very popular as a way of expressing feelings.   The first letter of each stone in this ring spells “Dearest”   DiamondEmeraldAmethystRuby, Emerald, Sapphire and Tourmaline.   This is a later take of this charming custom.

The Essentials

Item Number:
357T
Measurements:
Width across top of ring 4mm.
Place of Origin:
England
Discovered:
3 years ago

Hallmarks

Assay Office:
Sheffield Sheffield Assay Office
Traditional Fineness:
Gold Gold Traditional Fineness
Millesimal Fineness:
  • 18ct gold
Maker's Mark:
DJM
Assay Year:
1996

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