Gold Wire Ring-Tested

[Breezie]

I found this ring today in the same area where I have found Civil War items, Rev. War items, and a 1600s Spectacle buckle. The ring is made of strands of gold wire. Even though it needs to be cleaned, the 1 or 2 areas I did clean, showed bright gold after scraping/cleaning, but I think it is plated. Breezie

 

[Tattooguy67]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

Now that is one fine looking ring you found Breezie! nice work! I am keeping my fingers crossed that it turns out to be the real deal, get it tested and let us know, and please hurry as I don't want my fingers stuck this way for long! HH.

Chuck.

 

[Noodle]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

I had a pair of gold loop earrings back in the 60s that a friend brought back for me from Vietnam. So solid gold they warped when I handled them just trying to put them in. I gave them to my niece. Wish I had 'em back...

 

[Silver Searcher]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

that is a nice ring. if it's really soft, I'd lean towards 24k
I did see one similar to that at my buddies pawn shop, however, it was
one continuous piece of wire

If it were 24k it would be the colour of Butter, very nice ring it is but as outhers have said...plated

SS

 

[dg39]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

Probably a garnet and orential made. 1960-70 time frame. Could be earlier, but doubt it.
DG

 

[Burnt Chimney]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

Fabulous Ring , I like it.
BC

 

[gemee]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

Gold-filled wire. Circa 1960's, with a glass "stone".

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

Probably a garnet and orential made. 1960-70 time frame. Could be earlier, but doubt it.
DG

 

[bootybay]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

I have made rings similiar to that.. wirewrapped jewelry.. I made two types.. the ones I sold were made with gold filled wire...but the simple easy one I made for myself was made out of 14kt. gold wire with one cultured pearl in it.. so my suggestion is have it tested.. but am betting its gold filled, as thats a lot of wire used in that ring.. I had only purchased 12 inches of 14kt gold wire and it cost me a arm and a leg and that was at least 15 yrs ago.. so again, have it tested and I honestly do not think its that old of a find..

 

[cw0909]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

Breezie they still make these types of rings
hers one not exact yours but close
rings
http://www.cwfashionjewelry.com/sto...ge-Marquise-Pink-Moonstone-Ring_41093206.html

supply
http://www.pasternakfindings.com/category/gold_filled_wire

 

[Breezie]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

Breezie they still make these types of rings
hers one not exact yours but close
rings
http://www.cwfashionjewelry.com/sto...ge-Marquise-Pink-Moonstone-Ring_41093206.html

CW, thanks for the link, and I noticed it stated the ring as vintage. I wonder what date they consider vintage? Breezie

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

Breezie they still make these types of rings
hers one not exact yours but close
rings
http://www.cwfashionjewelry.com/sto...ge-Marquise-Pink-Moonstone-Ring_41093206.html

CW, thanks for the link, and I noticed it stated the ring as vintage. I wonder what date they consider vintage? Breezie

You call Vintage in the US anything over 25 years, in my experience of looking at sales.

 

[River Rat]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

Breezie Just wanted to let you know that is one nice ring. Great find...CONGRATS!

RR

 

[Breezie]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

author=CRUSADER: You call Vintage in the US anything over 25 years, in my experience of looking at sales.

So CRUS, are you 'vintage' or 'antique?' LOL . . Breezie

 

[CRUSADER]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

author=CRUSADER: You call Vintage in the US anything over 25 years, in my experience of looking at sales.

So CRUS, are you 'vintage' or 'antique?' LOL . . Breezie

'Vintage', as Antique under UK desciptions is over 100 years!

 

[boondocker]

Re: A ring made from gold wire?

Thats a nice ring Breezie congrats

 

[Breezie]

Okay folks, I had the ring tested today by a Gemologist; we have BAD news and GOOD news. The bad news it is gold-filled with a synthetic stone. The good news it is an older ring probably from the 1920s-30s. Thanks to all, Breezie

 

[truckinbutch]

Still a heckuva find and a very pretty ring
Jim

 

[vayank54]

Still a cool find. Maybe you'll get the real thing next time.

 

[River Rat]

Still a cool find. Maybe you'll get the real thing next time.

I concur with the above.

RR

 

[Breezie]

As Elvis would say, 'thank you, thank you, thank you very much!' Breezie