Gold ring... Found near the Old Spoon I found at WWI MEX REV. CAMP Anyone Know More?

[krednosreg45]

Hoping to know more about this ring from the experts thanks! Found it where I have been finding all my items lately at an old military camp WWI Era on the border.

 

[ARC]

Any marking on the inside of band ?

 

[krednosreg45]

Any marking on the inside of band ?

Hey AARC Looked very closely no marking at all.

 

[ARC]

The style and look ... from my perspective leads to believe that this is a very old ring.

This has no sign of being "modern" in any way.

 

[krednosreg45]

Well thank you AARC that would make sense with the area I found it in. This is my first gold ring and I don't know much about them...

 

[ARC]

Well thank you AARC that would make sense with the area I found it in. This is my first gold ring and I don't know much about them...

Congrats on your first bit-o-gold...

If I were you I would schedule in a trip back to your spot asap.

 

[gunsil]

I hate to say this, but when enlarging the photos it looks like the gold is flaking off indicating that it is a gold plated ring rather than a real gold one. This would also explain the lack of a carat mark in the ring.

 

[ARC]

I hate to say this, but when enlarging the photos it looks like the gold is flaking off indicating that it is a gold plated ring rather than a real gold one. This would also explain the lack of a carat mark in the ring.

DOH ! ! !

:/

I really should actually click and study more. :P

I assumed the OP had already determined that the ring was in fact gold.

 

[ARC]

Um... actually...

I just clicked on photo's... and after a quick look I would have to disagree with you Gunsil on this one.

I think gold.

 

[xr7ator]

A better shot of the prongs would help. It looks like all the prongs are brown at the tip which would be copper/brass under the plating.

 

[ARC]

This is indicative of "old gold"... especially old buried gold.

I can see a "sizing weld"... which is indicative of a real ring.

Rarely to never is a fake ring sized.

 

[ARC]

Remember... gold jewelry such as this will DOES contain copper.

Standard today... is as much as 30 percent in 14k.

 

[xr7ator]

I disagree, AARC. I have found several junk rings that have a sizing weld as you call it. Also, the sizing weld is brown.

 

[ARC]

14K Yellow Gold
58.5% fine gold
29% copper
12.5% fine silver

18K Yellow Gold
75% fine gold
15% copper
10% fine silver

 

[ARC]

Only testing will solve this mystery.

 

[xr7ator]

I HOPE IT'S GOLD!

 

[ARC]

So...

Lets wait till OP returns with further info.

 

[krednosreg45]

Yikes haha I will get it tested... Maybe take it to a local jewler who is knowledgeable... Just kind of assumded it was real... Cleaned up very nicely after looking like it had been in the ground for a long time...

 

[krednosreg45]

Well slightly bummed... Took it to a local pawn shop that buys gold.. he said plated gold...

 

[ARC]

Well then... at least we all now know.

Your pictures did not reveal on my screen what obviously was revealed on others.

I cannot zoom without saving and opening in programs.

Sorry for the disappointment.

better luck next time.