Acrostic Alphabet Studs

"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. Wear your love's initials, one in each ear, or line up a few studs to spell a word.  Handmade in 14k gold in our Brooklyn studio and set with 2mm cabochons or faceted gems.  Triangles measure about 1/8" on each side.  Posts and earring backs are 14k gold.  Note these earrings are sold SINGLY.    

K - Kunzite - $115
L - Lapis lazuli - $115
M - Moonstone - $115
N - Nacre - $115
O - Opal - $115
P - Peridot - $115
Q - Quartz (rose) - $115
R - Ruby - $150
S - Sapphire - $150
T - Turquoise - $115
U - Uvite - $115
V - Verdelite - $115
W - White sapphire - $150
X - Xonotlite - $115
Y - Yellow sapphire - $150
Z - Zircon (blue) - $115

((about))

"Acrostic" jewelry first appeared in the early 1800s 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. Wear your love's initials, one in each ear, or line up a few studs to spell a word.  Note that these earrings are sold SINGLY.  

A - Amethyst - $115
B - Blue Topaz - $115
C - Citrine - $115
D - Diamond - $175
E - Emerald - $150
F - Feldspar Labradorite - $115
G - Garnet - $115
H - Hematite - $115 
I - Iolite - $115
J - Jade - $115
K - Kunzite - $115
L - Lapis lazuli - $115
M - Moonstone - $115
N - Nacre - $115
O - Opal - $115
P - Peridot - $115
Q - Quartz (rose) - $115
R - Ruby - $150
S - Sapphire - $150
T - Turquoise - $115
U - Uvite - $115
V - Verdelite - $115
W - White sapphire - $150
X - Xonotlite - $115
Y - Yellow sapphire - $150
Z - Zircon (blue) - $115

((details))

• Age: contemporary.  Made by hand in our Brooklyn studio.  Sold SINGLY. 
  
• Materials: solid 14k yellow gold settings, posts, and backs.  
• Measurements:  Triangle settings measure about 1/8" on each side.  Stones are either cabochons or faceted gems measuring 2mm.  ((inspiration))

Acrostic jewelry was beloved by the sentimental Victorians. Using precious gems, jewelers concocted all kinds of phrases, including ones with political messages ("REPEAL") and French-made memory rings ("SOUVENIR"). Jeweler Jean-Baptiste Mellerio famously made a "J'adore" ring for Marie Antoinette, and Napolean commissioned acrostic pieces for his beloved Josephine.