






Antique 15ct Gold ADORE Acrostic Ring, c.1876
This ADORE-able antique 15ct Gold ADORE acrostic ring is an interesting piece of antique jewellery!
In this acrostic ring, the gemstones Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby and Emerald spell out the word "ADORE", making this Victorian ring a wonderful romantic keepsake.
Fun fact: In Victorian times (before modern advances in modern gemmology) any red gemstone was called a Ruby. The most famous example is the "Black Prince's Ruby" in the English Imperial State Crown which is actually a Spinel!
This ring is another example of that phenomenon, as the "R" in ADORE in this ring is actually a Garnet!
With a full set of hallmarks, we can accurately date this quintessentially romantic piece of Victorian jewellery to 1876!
Description
This ADORE-able antique 15ct Gold ADORE acrostic ring is an interesting piece of antique jewellery!
In this acrostic ring, the gemstones Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Ruby and Emerald spell out the word "ADORE", making this Victorian ring a wonderful romantic keepsake.
Fun fact: In Victorian times (before modern advances in modern gemmology) any red gemstone was called a Ruby. The most famous example is the "Black Prince's Ruby" in the English Imperial State Crown which is actually a Spinel!
This ring is another example of that phenomenon, as the "R" in ADORE in this ring is actually a Garnet!
With a full set of hallmarks, we can accurately date this quintessentially romantic piece of Victorian jewellery to 1876!
SKU: c0698
Item Details
ERA: Victorian, c.1876.
RING SIZE: UK Size T / US Size 9 & 3/4
Contact us for free resizing!
MEASUREMENTS: Diamond measures 3.5mm (approximately 0.25cts). The total gemstone carat weight of the ring is approximately 1ct.
Weight: 2.1g
MATERIALS: Solid 15ct Gold, Amethyst, Diamond, Opal, Garnet, Emerald.
STAMPS: Anchor, Date letter "b" for 1876, remaining marks obscured
HALLMARKS: Since we have dated this piece as being made before 1950, a hallmark is not required in order for it to be sold in line with UK hallmarking legislation.
PACKAGING: Your ring will be shipped in a luxury velvet Lillicoco presentation box.
Condition
EXCELLENT. This antique 15ct Gold ADORE acrostic ring is an interesting piece of antique jewellery and is in excellent condition throughout! The stones are free from chips and the settings are intact holding the gems securely. The shank is slender as you'd expect from a ring of this age and has a full set of legible hallamrks inside!
Shipping
All orders are shipped using DHL express and are securely padded in transit, with full tracking and insurance for your peace of mind. Alternate couriers are available by special request.
- FREE EXPRESS DELIVERY on all orders worldwide!
- NEXT-DAY delivery to the UK and EU
- Delivery to the USA in TWO WORKING DAYS
- Orders placed by 1pm (GMT) will be dispatched the same day
RETURNS:
You can return your item for a full refund for any reason by simply getting in touch to let us know within 14 days of receiving it.
INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER:
This item will arrive beautifully gift wrapped in a Lillicoco presentation box, tied up with a pink ribbon. You’ll also receive a handwritten information booklet and free polishing cloth too!
Please message us or call +44(0)117 925 4798 if you have any questions!
EU Shipping - Delivered Duty Paid
Advanced EU Shipping
Lillicoco now offers advanced shipping options for customers shopping within the European Union to make delivery quick and simple.
"Delivered Duty Paid"
When you select "Delivered Duty Paid" at the checkout, all VAT and import duties will be paid in advance, before your order is shipped.
When you choose 'DDP', the price you see at the checkout is the full and final total you will pay to have your order delivered.
Avoid unncessary fees
Choose "Delivered Duty Paid"
1. Faster shipping
2. Fixed cost of delivery
3. No surprises on import
When shipping 'DDP' your order will avoid customs delays, courier 'handling' fees and storage fees.
The parcel will be delivered directly to you, with no additional fees or taxes to be paid.
Lillicoco still covers all shipping and courier costs free of charge as standard.
Ring Size Conversion Chart
Ring Size | Diameter (Inside) | Circumference (Inside) | |||
UK / Australia | USA / Canada | MM | Inches | MM | Inches |
A | 1/2 | 11.95 | 0.47 | 37.54 | 1.49 |
A 1/2 | 3/4 | 12.18 | 0.48 | 38.26 | 1.51 |
B | 1 | 12.37 | 0.49 | 38.86 | 1.53 |
B 1/2 | 1 1/4 | 12.6 | 0.50 | 39.58 | 1.56 |
C | 1 1/2 | 12.78 | 0.50 | 40.15 | 1.58 |
C 1/2 | 1 3/4 | 13 | 0.51 | 40.84 | 1.61 |
D | 2 | 13.21 | 0.52 | 41.5 | 1.63 |
D 1/2 | 2 1/4 | 13.41 | 0.53 | 42.13 | 1.66 |
E | 2 1/2 | 13.61 | 0.54 | 42.76 | 1.68 |
E 1/2 | 2 3/4 | 13.83 | 0.54 | 43.45 | 1.71 |
F | 3 | 14.05 | 0.55 | 44.14 | 1.74 |
F 1/2 | 3 1/8 | 14.15 | 0.56 | 44.45 | 1.75 |
F 3/4 | 3 1/4 | 14.25 | 0.56 | 44.77 | 1.76 |
G | 3 3/8 | 14.36 | 0.57 | 45.11 | 1.77 |
G 1/4 | 3 1/2 | 14.45 | 0.57 | 45.4 | 1.79 |
G 1/2 | 3 5/8 | 14.56 | 0.57 | 45.74 | 1.8 |
H | 3 3/4 | 14.65 | 0.58 | 46.02 | 1.81 |
H 1/2 | 4 | 14.86 | 0.59 | 46.68 | 1.84 |
I | 4 1/4 | 15.04 | 0.59 | 47.25 | 1.86 |
I 1/2 | 4 1/2 | 15.27 | 0.60 | 47.97 | 1.89 |
J | 4 5/8 | 15.4 | 0.61 | 48.38 | 1.9 |
J 1/4 | 4 3/4 | 15.53 | 0.61 | 48.79 | 1.92 |
J 1/2 | 5 | 15.7 | 0.62 | 49.32 | 1.94 |
K | 5 1/8 | 15.8 | 0.62 | 49.64 | 1.95 |
K 1/4 | 5 1/4 | 15.9 | 0.63 | 49.95 | 1.97 |
K 1/2 | 5 3/8 | 16 | 0.63 | 50.27 | 1.98 |
L | 5 1/2 | 16.1 | 0.63 | 50.58 | 1.99 |
L 1/4 | 5 3/4 | 16.3 | 0.64 | 51.21 | 2.02 |
L 1/2 | 5 7/8 | 16.41 | 0.65 | 51.55 | 2.03 |
M | 6 | 16.51 | 0.65 | 51.87 | 2.04 |
M 1/2 | 6 1/4 | 16.71 | 0.66 | 52.5 | 2.07 |
N | 6 1/2 | 16.92 | 0.67 | 53.16 | 2.09 |
N 1/2 | 6 3/4 | 17.13 | 0.67 | 53.82 | 2.12 |
O | 7 | 17.35 | 0.68 | 54.51 | 2.15 |
O 1/2 | 7 1/4 | 17.45 | 0.69 | 54.82 | 2.16 |
P | 7 1/2 | 17.75 | 0.70 | 55.76 | 2.2 |
P 1/2 | 7 3/4 | 17.97 | 0.71 | 56.45 | 2.22 |
Q | 8 | 18.19 | 0.72 | 57.15 | 2.25 |
Q 1/2 | 8 1/4 | 18.35 | 0.72 | 57.65 | 2.27 |
Q 3/4 | 8 1/2 | 18.53 | 0.73 | 58.21 | 2.29 |
R | 8 5/8 | 18.61 | 0.73 | 58.47 | 2.3 |
R 1/4 | 8 3/4 | 18.69 | 0.74 | 58.72 | 2.31 |
R 1/2 | 8 7/8 | 18.8 | 0.74 | 59.06 | 2.32 |
R 3/4 | 9 | 18.89 | 0.75 | 59.34 | 2.35 |
S | 9 1/8 | 19.1 | 0.75 | 60 | 2.36 |
S 1/4 | 9 1/4 | 19.22 | 0.76 | 60.38 | 2.38 |
S 1/2 | 9 3/8 | 19.31 | 0.76 | 60.66 | 2.39 |
S 3/4 | 9 1/2 | 19.41 | 0.76 | 60.98 | 2.4 |
T | 9 5/8 | 19.51 | 0.77 | 61.29 | 2.41 |
T 1/4 | 9 3/4 | 19.62 | 0.77 | 61.64 | 2.43 |
T 1/2 | 10 | 19.84 | 0.78 | 62.33 | 2.45 |
U | 10 1/4 | 20.02 | 0.79 | 62.89 | 2.48 |
U 1/2 | 10 1/2 | 20.2 | 0.80 | 63.46 | 2.5 |
V | 10 5/8 | 20.32 | 0.80 | 63.84 | 2.51 |
V 1/4 | 10 3/4 | 20.44 | 0.81 | 64.21 | 2.53 |
V 1/2 | 11 | 20.68 | 0.81 | 64.97 | 2.56 |
W | 11 1/8 | 20.76 | 0.82 | 65.22 | 2.57 |
W 1/4 | 11 1/4 | 20.85 | 0.82 | 65.5 | 2.58 |
W 1/2 | 11 3/8 | 20.94 | 0.82 | 65.78 | 2.59 |
W 3/4 | 11 1/2 | 21.08 | 0.83 | 66.22 | 2.61 |
X | 11 5/8 | 21.18 | 0.83 | 66.54 | 2.62 |
X 1/4 | 11 3/4 | 21.24 | 0.84 | 66.73 | 2.63 |
X 1/2 | 11 7/8 | 21.3 | 0.84 | 66.92 | 2.64 |
Y | 12 | 21.49 | 0.85 | 67.51 | 2.66 |
Y 1/2 | 12 1/4 | 21.69 | 0.85 | 68.14 | 2.68 |
Z | 12 1/2 | 21.89 | 0.86 | 68.77 | 2.71 |