Victorian 15ct Gold REGARD Acrostic Gemstone Ring | Birmingham Hallmarks, 1869

A quiet message of affection, written in gemstones.

This Victorian ring is crafted in 15ct yellow gold and bears full British hallmarks for Birmingham, 1869. Six gemstones form a colourful row across the finger, combining ruby, emerald, garnet, amethyst and an old-cut diamond with finely detailed goldwork.

REGARD — A Hidden Message

The first letters of the gemstone names spell REGARD:

R — Ruby
E — Emerald
G — Garnet
A — Amethyst
R — Ruby
D — Diamond

Known as acrostic jewellery, this design uses gemstone initials to convey a word or sentiment. REGARD expresses affection and esteem, making the ring a thoughtful example of Victorian sentimental jewellery.

The gemstones retain the individual character of their antique cuts, with rich reds, fresh green and soft purple complemented by the gentle sparkle of a round old-cut diamond. Decorative scrollwork beneath the settings adds interest in profile, while engraved patterns extend around the slender gold band.

British Hallmarks & 15ct Gold

The inside of the band bears the following marks:

* R N — maker’s or sponsor’s mark
* 15 and 625 — 15ct gold, indicating 62.5% gold fineness
* Anchor — Birmingham Assay Office
* Date letter U — corresponding to 1869

Introduced as a British hallmarking standard in 1854 and withdrawn in 1932, 15ct gold is a distinctive feature of many Victorian and Edwardian jewels. The hallmarks record this ring’s gold fineness, assay office and assay year.

Details

* Period: Victorian
* Hallmarked: Birmingham, 1869
* Metal: 15ct yellow gold
* Maker’s / sponsor’s mark: R N
* Weight: approximately 2.13g
* Ring size: UK O / US 7 / EU 55 / HK 15.5
* Face width: approximately 6.2mm
* Band width: approximately 2mm
* Decoration: scrollwork gallery and patterned band

Gemstone Measurements

Listed in REGARD order; all measurements are approximate:

* Ruby: 2.6 × 2.6mm
* Emerald: 3.4 × 3.4mm
* Garnet: 3.9 × 2.9mm
* Amethyst: 3.9 × 3.9mm
* Ruby: 3.1 × 3.1mm
* Diamond: round old cut, approximately 2.7mm in diameter

Condition

The ruby measuring approximately 3.1 × 3.1mm has visible surface scratches. The ring also shows wear consistent with its age. Please review the close-up photographs, which form part of the description and show the gemstones, settings, engraving and hallmarks.

Shipping

【📦 Worldwide shipping from London, UK】

Carefully packaged and shipped from London.

UK orders are sent by Royal Mail Special Delivery. International orders are sent by Royal Mail International Tracked & Signed, DHL or FedEx, depending on the destination.