Antique Victorian Acrostic Adore Navette Gemstone Ring
$1,970.72 $2,318.49
A beautiful antique Victorian acrostic ring with a large navette gallery set with an amethyst, diamond, opal, ruby and emerald down the centre, spelling the word “Adore”. Fourteen twinkling diamonds also chase around the border and together with the centre diamond total approx. 0.36ct.
The Victorians loved romance and Acrostic jewellery was a popular way to express secret, romantic messages spelt out in gemstones to their beloved during a time when there were strict rules and restrictions surrounding a couple’s courtship.
The piece is modelled in 15ct gold throughout and features pierced metalwork around the sides of the gallery and beautiful floral engraving down the shoulders.
It dates to the late 19th Century and would make the perfect antique gift, reviving a wonderful Victorian tradition that’s lost none of its charm.
WEIGHT: 4.3 grams
SIZE: K ½ (UK), 5 ½ (US) – Our re-sizing service is free of charge and takes approx. 1-2 weeks. Please request your size at checkout.
MEASURES: Gallery Height 23mm x Width 11mm x Depth 4mm
METAL: 15ct Gold (Tested)
STONES: Amethyst (approx. 0.05ct), Diamonds (Centre approx. 0.08ct – 0.36ct total), Opal (approx. 0.20ct), Ruby (approx. 0.10ct), Emerald (approx. 0.03ct)
AGE: Victorian. (Circa 1880 – 1900)
CONDITION: Excellent, commensurate with age
ITEM NUMBER: 24-246
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