Colonial era gold ring ?

[Chief31]

Trying to find out an age of this gold ring I found detecting at colonial farm in Central Virginia First place I went to tested it at 18k then I finally was able to get it XRF tested and photo shows metal breakdown they said 14k with silver and copper too(see percentages) . Based on the alloys and the design can any expert identify age ? It could be as old as 1600s thru 1800s I believe. No marking on inside..

 

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[Chief31]

When authenticating any antique or antiquity, if even one aspect of its construction, material composition, wear patterns, design, patina, etc. is not the norm for the object and time period, the item is always considered to be inauthentic for that period unless the item has a documented provenance. This is standard procedure for professionals within the field. If anyone tells you otherwise they aren't professionals within that specific field.

Claiming the gold content would vary is virtually untrue for anything other than for a piece made at home by a novice, but even then the gold (or silver) used would have been from readily available sources such as coins or melted down scrap jewelry. Even in the remote possibility that the piece was made using found gold, your XRF metal percentages for gold, silver, and copper are within the expected ranges for modern gold jewelry. That would be a seriously unlikely coincidence. Other than those remote possibilities, gold standards have been arounf for longer than you believe.

I've said all I have to say on the subject and you're certainly free to ignore any information I've given you, but as an established authenticator I stand by my assessment.

As I've said before, it's a nice find no matter what.

Actually I looked back at all your comments in the past and you profess to be an expert in not only jewelry but Native American artifacts , pottery , antique trunks and much more so that now convinces me that your expertise” is nowhere near my 2 other sources and. Perhaps have moderate knowledge on a wide variety of antiques which is great but not the expert I need for this , I now know it’s highly likely I have an early 19th century ring , appreciate your time and have a great weekend

 

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[Lenrac2]

Stellar find! Congrats!!

 

[alabama11]

Not a Posy ring without the inscription but it could still be pretty old. I think the old ones are usually 18k or higher though

Outstanding find.

 

[Chief31]

Stellar find! Congrats!!

Thx

 

[Fumunda/tones]

Trying to find out an age of this gold ring I found detecting at colonial farm in Central Virginia First place I went to tested it at 18k then I finally was able to get it XRF tested and photo shows metal breakdown they said 14k with silver and copper too(see percentages) . Based on the alloys and the design can any expert identify age ? It could be as old as 1600s thru 1800s I believe. No marking on inside..

Very nice! Great find. I wonder more who might have worn it and there story. Gotta love this hobby. I sure do.

 

[Chief31]

Very nice! Great find. I wonder more who might have worn it and there story. Gotta love this hobby. I sure do.

Totally agree

 

[ronansmith]

"Own a piece of history with this exquisite Colonial era gold ring. Its intricate design and vintage style will transport you to a time long gone. Wear it with pride and let it spark conversations about the past. A true treasure for any jewelry collection."

 

[Gare]

Nice find

 

[scruggs]

Congratulations on the Unique find you made!

 

[Chief31]

Thank you

 

[Kona Koma]

Trying to find out an age of this gold ring I found detecting at colonial farm in Central Virginia First place I went to tested it at 18k then I finally was able to get it XRF tested and photo shows metal breakdown they said 14k with silver and copper too(see percentages) . Based on the alloys and the design can any expert identify age ? It could be as old as 1600s thru 1800s I believe. No marking on inside..

That’s really nice. Great find.