Gold Filled - Figuring out a Value

[N.J.THer]

I found a ring today that was marked '10K G.F. Dee Bee'. These are the only markings on the ring. Is there anyway to figure out how much gold is in the ring?

I don't usually sell my finds but this one is damaged and ugly. If I can get a few bucks for it I'm going to let it go.
Thanks
NJ

 

[Nuggetville]

Unfortunately gold filled is only about 1 very small step above gold plated. Most will be marked 1/20 G.F. Which would mean that it has to be composed of 1/20 th of what ever alloy the gold is. Hope this helps a little.

 

[Henry2]

It will be hard to find a shop that will buy it if any, probably better off putting it in your collection of finds.

 

[N.J.THer]

Thanks guys.

I'll try polishing it up and see how it comes out.

I had a meeting I had to run to last night so just as I was walking out of the house I handed it to my wife. She handed it to my two year old to play with so for all I know it maybe lost again...lol.

NJ

 

[Sandman]

These are worthless to a refinery.

 

[Nuggetville]

The refinery we deal with will buy it by the pound and do a fire assay before cutting a check. The check will generally be small.

 

[N.J.THer]

Thanks again for the feedback

It will most likely become part of my daughters 'dress up' jewelery.

NJ

 

[minton7]

according to ARA, they do take gold filled items and assay out whatever gold is in them. They said a typical gold filled pocket watch nets about 7-8 bucks in gold. I have several filled items I am going to send when I send the rest of my hoard.. am curious to see what they bring

 

[N.J.THer]

I have a nice gold filled late 1800s pocket watch case I found a few years ago. It is such a good looking piece I could not imagine having it melted down. If I find many more rings that look like a lawn mower ate it then I may have to send a pile in to see what I get...lol.

NJ

 

[boogeyman]

I have a nice gold filled late 1800s pocket watch case I found a few years ago. It is such a good looking piece I could not imagine having it melted down. If I find many more rings that look like a lawn mower ate it then I may have to send a pile in to see what I get...lol.

NJ

Look up or Google watch makers or antique restoration shops close to you. A lot of times they'll buy pocket watch cases parts and chrystals for way more then you can get for scrap to replenish their parts drawers.

 

[Nuggetville]

I have a nice gold filled late 1800s pocket watch case I found a few years ago. It is such a good looking piece I could not imagine having it melted down. If I find many more rings that look like a lawn mower ate it then I may have to send a pile in to see what I get...lol.

NJ

Look up or Google watch makers or antique restoration shops close to you. A lot of times they'll but pocket watch cases parts and chrystals for way more then you can get for scrap to replenish their parts drawers.