Georgian Acrostic REGARD Ring Size:4 Length of chain: 17 inches

Length of chain: 17 inches

so the extent that anyone who gazed upon her face would instantly turn to stone

often with the inscription Gold gab ich für Eisen (I gave gold for iron)

A simple gold bail has been added for wear as a pendant

brooch fittings have likely been replaced - some solder at the join

Georgian Acrostic REGARD Ring Size:4 Length of chain: 17 inchesDATE: Georgian, c. 1820 An exceptional Georgian acrostic ring, the first letter of each gemstone spells out the popular romantic sentiment REGARD. The ring dates from the early 19th Century, circa 1820, fully original with stone set in a Pansy Flower formation. these rings are becoming harder and harder to find, and this is a great example with hand chased detailing to the shoulders and modelled in 15k gold throughout. STONES Natural Ruby, Emerald,