Regard Ring
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A regard ring is a ring which has been set with a gemstone acrostic. The first letters of the gemstones correspond with the word "regard" - Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby and Diamond - and are set in that sequence. This typical Victorian use started around 1840 and was given as a token of loving sentiments. Previously, Georgian acrostic jewelry shaped like padlocks with keys or hearts were decorated with gemstone acrostics as an open declaration of love.
The fad swept Europe and Empress Marie Louise had three acrostic bracelets commissioned to acknowledge the love between Napoleon and herself.
| Commonly Spelled Out Gemstone Acrostics: | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regard |
| Dearest |
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| Adore |
| Love Me |
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| Forever |
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