1st target.. 925 PAD...??? Hallmark.. its a ring.. any help would be appreciated...

[Agent Green]

Not even 5 minute into the hunt today and the CTX made a sweet sound, 12:48. I thought its probably coleslaw or just another quarter. I was very happy to see a ring come out of the hole instead..
I cleaned it with some warm soapy water and a soft toothbrush. The ring has the weirdest hallmark.. 925 PAD.. I searched on the internet but I am stumped. Any help would be appreciated...

 

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[Argentium]

While I don't know what the co. or makers mark- PAD stands for , the .925 (sterling) mark followed by a co. mark is not unusual ,
nice find .

 

[qaela4]

Quick search brought up this...it would be about the stone in the ring....what does pad mean? : Colored Stones ? Diamond Jewelry Forum - Compare Diamond Prices, Discussions & Diamond Information

 

[thommo59]

Nice

 

[OWK]

The ring could be Palladium. (but I think palladium is generally marked PD or PALL)

The surface doesn't look like silver.

 

[g-olden years]

Whatever it's made out of, it's a very cool ring! Congrats! Andi

 

[alwayssearching]

Thanks for sharing.. beautiful.. HH