maybe a old ring

Planet1mars · Nov 8, 2008

I found this today before it rained, it looks like a ring with smooth inside no writing but has a cool design on outside anyone have a clue if it is a old ring

Detectingfreak · Nov 8, 2008

cool! I bet you its an old copper ring! :thumbsup:

Planet1mars · Nov 8, 2008

is there a way to find out how old it is

Indyfan73 · Nov 8, 2008

LOOKS LIKE AN OLD HIPPY RING TO ME

Planet1mars · Nov 8, 2008

i like to find a way to clean... it any suggestions?

jopher · Nov 8, 2008

Looks like a spacer from an old lamp??

ringfinder · Nov 8, 2008

Neat find, I use a jewelry cleaner I get at Wal-Mart. A container costs around $5. It's called Connoisseurs
Jewelry Wipes. There are 25 dry wipes in each container. You can clean, many, many gold and silver items
with just one wipe. They are great, Your wife will love them.

HH,Ringfinder

treasurefiend · Nov 8, 2008

Great find!!! Since its not a coin, I say just use some Brasso on it to shine it up. It may take a few cleanings though. You don't have to use Brasso, but any metal cleaner should to the trick, just don't use any abrasive cleaners as it might scratch it.

Warning though, it will take off all of the patina and make it look like new.

If it were me though, I would shine it up to its original glory!!!

Planet1mars · Nov 9, 2008

Well i know it wouldnt be worth a lot either way. but it is a old looking ring i guess ill bring it to life.. unless anyone here thinks i shouldnt

Mona Lisa · Nov 9, 2008

Can you post a picture of the "side view", Marsattacks? :wink:

I think it would give us more clues to it's age.

Planet1mars · Nov 9, 2008

yes i will.... and thanks ill buy the tarn-x

allen · Nov 9, 2008

not sure of the age, but it is a neat find...

ringfinder · Nov 9, 2008

Planet1mars said:
yes i will.... and thanks ill buy the tarn-x

The cloths I mentioned above will do the same thing, with much less mess!

Also the cloths will not scratch the item being cleaned, they are soft!

HH, Ringfinder

shiloh_f2hunter · Nov 9, 2008

If I could see the side I could probably tell what it is,lol! :thumbsup:

kdismuke1 · Nov 9, 2008

BuckleBoy · Nov 9, 2008

shiloh_f2hunter said:
If I could see the side I could probably tell what it is,lol!

ditto.

Please post a side photo before you attempt to clean the item.

Planet1mars · Nov 15, 2008

will do that now

Planet1mars · Nov 15, 2008

this is best i can get with my crap camera

Mona Lisa · Nov 15, 2008

Does that crap camera have a Macro setting, Marsattacks?? :icon_scratch:

You might have to take the picture from further away and then crop it. Or use your scanner again and put something through the ring so it's angled. Close the scanner lid, but cover the scanner with a dark towel to shut out the light.

Dang it..just send me the ring. I'll do it for you.