Jewelers mark?

oddcoins · May 14, 2009

Jeweler's mark?

Hello!

I dug this ring today in Corvallis Oregon today. I assume it's somewhat old because of the depth that I dug it at!

It's marked "STERLING" ~ the jeweler's mark is a "U" with an arrow through it. Anyone know who's jeweler's mark this is? What years were they in business? How old do you think this ring is?

Thanks for looking!
Neil

trikikiwi · May 14, 2009

Re: Jeweler's mark?

Hey Neil, nice ring :thumbsup:

Possibly Russian maker's mark, according to this site
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Jewelry-Gems-Minerals-689/U-Arrow.htm

The U with the arrow through it is something I have seen before but I don't know which country it was.

I beleive it was Eastern European, possibly Russian from some while ago but at present I can find no reference to it in the publications.

Then there's wiki
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_does_the_symbol_U_through_and_arrow_mean_on_a_piece_of_jewelry

Mike

stoney56 · May 14, 2009

Re: Jeweler's mark?

trikikiwi, looks like you beat me to it. LOL
I believe the mark is made by UNCAS MANUFACTURING CO. 1911 to present.
"U" with an arrow going through it-since 1920 through at least 1988.

trikikiwi · May 14, 2009

Re: Jeweler's mark?

stoney56 said:
trikikiwi, looks like you beat me to it. LOL
I believe the mark is made by UNCAS MANUFACTURING CO. 1911 to present.
"U" with an arrow going through it-since 1920 through at least 1988.

All credit to you stoney,
I edited my original post to add the Wiki link - I think within a blink of yours :thumbsup:

and as you are aware, there's no points for speed here, it's all about accuracy :icon_pirat:

Cheers, Mike

allen_idaho · May 14, 2009

Re: Jeweler's mark?

It is a nice ring. What is that? Onyx?

oddcoins · May 14, 2009

Re: Jeweler's mark?

WOW ~ thanks for the info! Very helpful!

Yeah, I thinks it's black onyx.

mountainplayer · May 14, 2009

Re: Jeweler's mark?

Neil,

Awesome find, Neil and I wish I could help. I had to post, though, when I saw the file name!! My kids think I'm ridiculous for loving metal detecting. I keep threatening to detect the high school, at lunch time, wearing a "I'm Lindy's Dad" T-Shirt.

Too funny.

MP

etrok59 · Jan 24, 2014

A gold ring with a U with an arrow going through it is manufactured by Uncas Manufacturing. They began making their costume jewelry in 1911 and still do.