Jewel of Love - Victorian 'ADORE' Ring

Beautiful completely handmade late Victorian 18ct gold acrostic ring.

The initial letter of each gemstone in the ring spells the word "ADORE'. A-amethyst, D-diamond, O- opal, R - ruby and E - emerald.   

The gems are individually claw set in a "London Bridge" style and the shoulders are engraved with a scroll pattern.

The ring contains one round brilliant cut natural amethyst, an Old European cut diamond (with an estimated weight of 0.40ct), a cabochon cut Australian opal, a round brilliant cut natural ruby and a round brilliant cut emerald.

The ring weighs 4.13 grams, is stamped 18 and is size 5 or J-K.  It is in excellent condition.

Acrostic jewellery was very popular throughout the Victorian era. Other common combinations of gemstones include:  

L-lapis lazuli, O-opal, V-vermeil, E-emerald for LOVE;

D-diamond, E-emerald, A-amethyst, R-ruby, E-emerald, S-sapphire, T-topaz for DEAREST;

R-ruby, E-emerald, G-garnet, A-amethyst, R-ruby, D-diamond for REGARD.

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