ACROSTIC JEWELRY

Vintage "DEAREST" acrostic ring in 9ct gold

Acrostic jewelry is a style of jewelry that contains hidden messages, using the first letter of each gem to spell out a word.

The first acrostic jewelry dates back to the Georgian Era (circa 1700s) when French jeweler, Jean-Baptiste Mellerio, used gems to spell out secret messages in his jewelry designs.

This concept remained popular throughout the Georgian Era and into the Victorian Era.

Here are several examples of common acrostic rings and bracelets:

Diamond
Emerald
Amethyst
Ruby
Emerald
Sapphire
Tourmaline

Ruby
Emerald
Garnet
Amethyst
Ruby
Diamond

​Amethyst
Diamond
Opal
Ruby
Emerald