"1909" is a new collection of jewelry, inspired by antiques and handmade in NYC. Please allow us two weeks to build and deliver your custom acrostic ring to you.
"Acrostic" jewelry first appeared in the early 1800's as a way to convey secret messages through jewelry. Each letter in the alphabet was assigned to a different precious stone, and the so-called "language of gems" emerged. The first letter of each gemstone, when read left to right, spells out a word or phrase. A Victorian favorite was "DEAREST":
Diamond
Emerald
Amethyst
Ruby
Emerald
Sapphire
Turquoise
Jewelry has always been a very intimate way to commemorate an important event or sentiment, and acrostic jewelry can personalize it to the next level. Napolean Bonaparte commissioned acrostic pieces for his loved ones. Political views were expressed through the language of gems: ("REPEAL" and "SUFFRAGE"). What do you have to say? Spell out a new baby or mom's name, or a dirty word. We've seen it all and we promise we won't judge you. This type of rainbow-hued coded communication won't usually be decipherable by anyone but you and the wearer. Each piece is entirely customizable, unique, and made to order. Email sales@ericaweiner.com with your message and ring size and we'll get back to you with a quote and/or invoice for your piece. The 14k yellow gold band costs $400 and measures 2.5mm, and the list of gems and their prices are below. All stones are 2mm.
A - amethyst, faceted $50
B - baltic amber, cabochon $50
C - citrine, faceted $50
D - diamond, faceted $100
E - emerald, faceted $75
F - feldspar, cabochon labradorite $50
G - garnet, faceted $50
H - hematite, faceted cabochon $50
I - iolite, faceted $50
J - jade, cabochon $50
K - kunzite, faceted $50
L - lapis lazuli, cabochon $50
M - moonstone, cabochon $50
N - nacre, cabochon $50
O - opal, cabochon $50
P - peridot, faceted $50
Q - quartz (rose), cabochon $50
R - ruby, faceted $75
S - sapphire, faceted $75
T - turquoise, cabochon $50
U - uvite, faceted $50
V - verdelite, cabochon $50
W - white sapphire, faceted $75
X - xonotlite, cabochon $50
Y - yellow sapphire, faceted $75
Z - zircon (blue), faceted $50
((about))
Jewelry has always been a very intimate way to commemorate an important event or sentiment, and acrostic jewelry can personalize it to the next level. Napolean Bonaparte commissioned acrostic pieces for his loved ones. Political views were expressed through the language of gems: ("REPEAL" and "SUFFRAGE"). What do you have to say? Spell out a new baby or mom's name, or a dirty word. We've seen it all and we promise we won't judge you. This type of rainbow-hued coded communication won't usually be decipherable by anyone but you and the wearer.
((details))
Each piece is entirely customizable, unique, and made to order. Email sales@ericaweiner.com with your message and ring size and we'll get back to you with a quote and/or invoice for your piece. The 14k yellow gold band costs $400 and measures 2.5mm, and the list of gems and their prices are below. All stones are 2mm.
A - amethyst, faceted $50
B - baltic amber, cabochon $50
C - citrine, faceted $50
D - diamond, faceted $100
E - emerald, faceted $75
F - feldspar, cabochon labradorite $50
G - garnet, faceted $50
H - hematite, faceted cabochon $50
I - iolite, faceted $50
J - jade, cabochon $50
K - kunzite, faceted $50
L - lapis lazuli, cabochon $50
M - moonstone, cabochon $50
N - nacre, cabochon $50
O - opal, cabochon $50
P - peridot, faceted $50
Q - quartz (rose), cabochon $50
R - ruby, faceted $75
S - sapphire, faceted $75
T - turquoise, cabochon $50
U - uvite, faceted $50
V - verdelite, cabochon $50
W - white sapphire, faceted $75
X - xonotlite, cabochon $50
Y - yellow sapphire, faceted $75
Z - zircon (blue), faceted $50
((inspiration))
"Acrostic" jewelry first appeared in the early 1800's as a way to convey secret messages through jewelry. Each letter in the alphabet was assigned to a different precious stone, and the so-called "language of gems" emerged. The first letter of each gemstone, when read left to right, spells out a word or phrase. A Victorian favorite was "DEAREST":
Diamond
Emerald
Amethyst
Ruby
Emerald
Sapphire
Turquoise