Show us your "Regards" ring and others

[boerumbiddy]

A friend just acquired a charming modern "regards" ring, with the letters spelled out by tiny ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst, ruby, diamond and sapphire stones. Rings like this were very popular in Regency and Victorian times, and I see quite a few on offer at reasonable prices on Ebay. Does anyone else have one to show off? Or have you seen a good one for sale?

 

[boerumbiddy]

I see they are also called acrostic rings or just "regard" rings, saving the cost of a sapphire! "Dearest" and "dear" were also popular.

 

[enbcfsobe]

I had never heard of this but started thinking other words could also be spelled out.
Lo and behold, someone has already come out with a whole line of "code" rings. No idea as to quality but such an interesting concept. Not sure this version is to my taste (can't decide if i love or hate the fact that it looks like the jewelry version of "mastermind") but love the idea of a secret message.

https://www.lulufrost.com/collections/code-fine-jewelry/

 

[maccers]

I had never heard of this but started thinking other words could also be spelled out.
Lo and behold, someone has already come out with a whole line of "code" rings. No idea as to quality but such an interesting concept. Not sure this version is to my taste (can't decide if i love or hate the fact that it looks like the jewelry version of "mastermind") but love the idea of a secret message.

https://www.lulufrost.com/collections/code-fine-jewelry/

Thanks for sharing, Boerum! I've never heard about these (just 'mother's' rings).

I quite like the 'Hot' earrings, lol https://www.lulufrost.com/item/new-code-18kt-hot-stud.html

 

[pregcurious]

I've never heard of these either. Neat.

 

[boerumbiddy]

Here is a really cute one at a reasonable price. Would certainly get a boyfriend some points at Christmas time. Will try to post a picture as well as the link:
http://www.rubylane.com/item/800705-053/Victorian-9k-Regard-Ring

 

[Siameseroo]

Ohh these are awesome! Thanks for sharing. Hmm another item to add to my wish list!

 

[stracci2000]

Wow. In all my years if being a jewelry-aholic, I have never seen these. Such a great concept! Thanks for the education, boerumbiddy!

 

[dk168]

I guess it is not something I can buy/make for myself!

DK

 

[boerumbiddy]

Here is one of the modern ones on Ebay, less than $200, and it claims to be all natural stones.
There are some nice ones in a cluster/flower shape as well.

 

[boerumbiddy]

And here is an antique one recently sold by The Three Graces:
http://www.georgianjewelry.com/items/show/12883-regard-victorian-acrostic-ring

 

[boerumbiddy]

And finally, a charming cluster version from somebody's Pinterest page. The tiny center diamond is so understated!

 

[pandabee]

Re: Show us your "Regards" ring and others

Bumping this...recently had the idea to get one of these as a necklace or ring to spell out a name! I don't fancy the prices at lulu frost plus I'd like the option of picking alternative stones for each letter (especially with repeated letters next to each other). Can anyone recommend an etsy vendor who could source and make such a piece?