Metal: 15K Gold

Stone: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond

Size: 6

What You Should Know: A spectacular example of Victorian Jewelry.

**This Ring Can Be Resized.

Wow, do we love a “regard” ring! They’re an absolute classic when it comes to Victorian jewelry. It is called a regard ring because the first letters of that name of each stone spell out the word “regard”: Ruby, Emerald, Garnet, Amethyst, Ruby, Diamond. Not only do these gems spell out a pleasant word, they also have individual significance. Diamonds and rubies connote passion and eternity, emeralds represent true love, garnets embody companionship, and amethysts symbolize healing and purity.

Back in Victorian times, people were far more buttoned up. No one shared their feelings and prudence was paramount. So Victorian romantics—especially those who wished to court a potential partner—had to get creative. Many decided that jewelry would do the talking, and a good, solid “regard” ring did just that: It let the wearer know that the giver of the ring held them in high regard.

What is more romantic than acrostic word play? First introduced by a French jeweler in the early 19th century, acrostic word rings were popular tokens of love, given as an indication of deep affection. Europe was especially entranced by this type of adornment. Napoleon bestowed three acrostic bracelets to his betrothed, the Empress Marie Louise, to symbolize his love and devotion. A necessity for every Victorian jewelry lover.