My First 24K Ring - I think it is old??

[N.J.THer]

Today I found my first and only 24K ring. It was found in an old park and was around 5 1/2 inches deep. It looks old to me but I would love to hear your opinions. Also, does anyone know what the asian writing says? On front and inside??




Since both the USB ports are broken on my computer I had to use my phone to upload pictures. Sorry they are not the greatest.

NJ

 

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[nov2101]

It looks old and almost hand made. Since there is chinese on it can you take it to chinese friend? Nice solid ring!!!!

 

[badkittystt]

The only thing that makes me think this might not be old is 24k is very soft and will wear down taking your hands in and out of your pocket. That being said… That ring looks old to me!


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[leprechaun]

Nice ring find.

 

[spartacus53]

Since both the USB ports are broken on my computer I had to use my phone to upload pictures. Sorry they are not the greatest. NJ

Well I suggest that you sell that bad boy off and use the money to fix those pesky USB ports

All kidding aside, that is one great, valuable find.. You're one lucky guy

 

[pghDFXer]

Yeah that's a good one. What did that sound like ?

 

[chkn]

You know, it looks like it's worth a lot of money. It reminds me of a mark to wax seal a document. What do you call that? so that would make it very old. You got a winner there my friend.

 

[zaxfire69]

That thing is chunky monkey! Congrats on that sweet sweet gold!

 

[worldtalker]

N,J.ther, India and Japan use pure gold for wear, a status symbol thing COOL FIND DUDE!!!!!!! Sigh, some day I should be so lucky!!! God Bless Chris

 

[Metal Magnet]

now that is a fantastic find! not just because it is 24k..man that's a rare K for a ring, but also b/se it is so unique. it looks old to me - i would be surprised that it would be amateur b/se of the markings. very very cool find. what is the weight?

 

[TerryC]

Very nice ring, N J! Very nice. Tnx for the pics. TTC

 

[1digger]

Wow what a find! The last two characters are the characters for woman and then child respectively. Read together they may represent another word (or sound ) entirely. Not sure of the first two. Could be Chinese or Japanese, although I don't know when they started marking karats....

 

[VB Sanddigger]

Looks old to me! Congrats!

 

[flyadive]

Looks like a Signet ring which would have the owners initials on the ring. Any old ring I've found were very small. The people were much smaller back then.

 

[N.J.THer]

weights 14 grams

Thanks for the partial translation. I hope someone can tell me what the entire thing means.

This park goes back to the late 1800s but the grounds have recorded history going back to the 1500s. I don't think this ring is anywhere near that but I did find a Spanish 1/2 reale a few feet from where this ring turned up. Prior to this ring the oldest gold I found was a 1890s pocket watch. I think this ring is older then that or at least I hope it is.

NJ

 

[jewelerguy]

saweeeeeeeeeet!! congrats!

 

[Gunrunner61]

Mother Jeeezzzzzzzzz...............What a find!!!!......HH

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Great find!

Keep in mind that using number stamps is not that old. If I remember correctly it is 1860's or maybe even later than that.

 

[rmbutcher4]

Wow! Spanish 1/2 reale and a gold ring. Was the pocket watch found at the same place? Regardless, sounds like you got a good hunting spot! Go get more.

 

[kiana7]

Nice Ring,congrats