Acrostic jewellery, popular in the 18th and 19th centuries, features gemstones arranged to spell out a word or name, with each stone representing a letter. Typically, the gems are chosen for their initials, often based on their first letter, such as garnet (G), amethyst (A), ruby (R), emerald (E), diamond (D), and topaz (T). These pieces were often used as personal tokens, love gifts, or sentimental jewellery, with the gemstones' colours and meanings adding an emotional layer to the design. Acrostic jewellery offers a charming glimpse into the romantic and symbolic nature of antique jewellery.
