Engraved 1893 gold ring, need hallmark ID help

[crhstreetwalker]

Bought this ring the other day, it appears to be a custom engraved ring from 1893 with a hallmark I've never seen before. It is 18K at 13.2 grams. I've had an offer of nearly 3x melt, I'm just wondering what makes it so valuable. Thanks.

 

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[uglymailman]

Sorry I can't read the engraving. What does it say? Good luck.

 

[palidin20603]

My precious! Take the money and run. Offers can be feast or famine, never know when the next one will come

 

[twiasp]

Maybe try googling the name inscribed, it could be a very popular name of a historic figure.

 

[HenryWaltonJonesJr]

1893 was the year of the Columbian Exposition, Chicago Worlds Fair. Could it have a connection there somehow? Many items from the White City can be very valuable.


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[jbc465]

Very nice ring.

 

[tamrock]

Not sure on that hallmark. Kind of looks Russian or some European mark and maybe some makers mark of a jeweler?. That is a very cool find. The engraving is so wonderful on those old pieces. It's something that very few people could today with that level of detail. I think the high value is it's a true piece of antique estate jewelry. The workmanship is just wonderful. I'd hang on to that.

 

[trdhrdr007]

Assuming it is some high end brand I don't see a plain wedding band being worth a lot more than 3x melt. Take the money.

 

[Omega]

I'll give you $1,500 for it