Closeup Pictures of Messick 81 Gold Ring any ideas ??

T Hunter · May 13, 2010

This is an up tp date picture of the ring any ideas ?? Thanks :icon_thumright:

Bigcypresshunter · May 14, 2010

If you look closely, you will see that the swastika is uneven. Its hand engraved, the R in the same style, is the artists initial mark. I agree that its possibly cast from scrap gold. I dont understand the loops on the swastika. :icon_scratch:

Just trying to keep up the interest. :icon_thumright:

Tuberale · May 28, 2010

I agree on the private casting part. 16KT is very unusual in the US. All gold jewelery cast in the US is required by law to have a KT marking stamped into it. Also, the ring looks very small, at least compared to the fingers in the picture. Perhaps for a child or small woman?

The identification of the ring as 16KT gold is unusual. Most gold is 10KT, 12KT (50%) 14KT, or 18KT. The higher the karat, the softer the jewelery is going to be. Most jewelery is not higher than 18KT, as it bends too easily. I'm going to do more research.

Yogionamountain · Apr 25, 2011

I have a very similar ring that belonged to my great great grandfather. The snake and the lizard are almost identical. My ring is very worn. The signet was a cameo that was unfortunately worn into obscurity. I would be grateful for any information you were able to gather about the origin or symbolism of your ring. Thanks!

Bigcypresshunter · Apr 25, 2011

Yogionamountain said:
I have a very similar ring that belonged to my great great grandfather. The snake and the lizard are almost identical. My ring is very worn. The signet was a cameo that was unfortunately worn into obscurity. I would be grateful for any information you were able to gather about the origin or symbolism of your ring. Thanks!

Can you post a picture? Any markings?