4k gold ring?

[Seabees]

Got out for a few hours and managed to pick up just north of $5 in clad, 2 junk rings, 1 1953 wheat back and the typical trash. I also picked up a gold ring dull in color with 3 chips in it. As I cleaned it up I noticed that it was stamped 4k. Doing a little search I found the following: That the U.S. mint only marks 10k and above starting in the 60's/70's. So this could be a 4k ring from long ago or possible foreign gold as they do not have standard markings. Also it dose not appear that there was ever a 1 stamp in front of the 4. Any additional info on this would be appreciated.

 

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[Gridwalker306]

Pretty sure it would be 14k, but the "1" has worn off. Nice gold ring, congrats

 

[qaela4]

Agree with the worn off "1". Any ring with stones I bring to a local jeweler, they check them out for free here, should be able to find someone to do the same for you, they can check the stones and authenticate the 14K. Good luck.

 

[OBN]

I agree with above, wore off 1. But strange is 14k most of the time does very well in salt water. I have seen gold rings less then 9k but none were never marked...It would be interesting to see your final outcome.

 

[Seabees]

I'm with J. Cache. Probably just a mis-stamp or it's worn off. Easy enough to tell with an acid test. To check if it's even real gold, follow instructions here:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/m...determine-if-your-finds-real-gold-silver.html

Skippy

Very good readings Skippy. Ill try some of those tricks on my silver and gold. seabees

 

[trapperart]

Nice

 

[Doc Arey]

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