New Year’s gold 22c and silver 925

[teklord]

 

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That’s a great start to the new year, may your luck continue

 

[cudamark]

Always good to find rings. I would check out the "gold" ring a bit more though. I get the impression it's plated. I hope I'm wrong though!

 

[teklord]

Always good to find rings. I would check out the "gold" ring a bit more though. I get the impression it's plated. I hope I'm wrong though!

I have not done a test on it yet but there were many folks from India on the beach that week even a wedding one morning. Traditional for an bride to own and keep all the gold they are wearing when they get married.
The wedding season in India drives the price of gold worldwide. The mark 22c would be in keeping with this. We see more 14 and 10 here but in Asia they prefer the higher gold content. Nonetheless I’ll do the test to be sure.

 

[cudamark]

The ring just looked to be a bit crude, but, if it was made in India at a lesser known jeweler, that might be the reason. Good Luck!

 

[teklord]

The ring just looked to be a bit crude, but, if it was made in India at a lesser known jeweler, that might be the reason. Good Luck!

Luck won this time!
My jeweler tested the ring, confirmed the 22 and immediately made a cash offer for it. I declined. True this was not the finest crafted ring I have ever seen but I am happy to bank any gold the beach gods toss in the scoop.

 

[cudamark]

Great! Glad to hear it's a genuine 22K! Those don't get found everyday.

 

[xr7ator]

Very nice! Can you post a better pic of the 22c mark, please?

 

[teklord]

Very nice! Can you post a better pic of the 22c mark, please?

 

[cudamark]

Is that typical of Indian gold to be marked with a C instead of a K?

 

[teklord]

Is that typical of Indian gold to be marked with a C instead of a K?

I found it noted on another detecting forum and a site listing Indian markings.
Not unusual to see 22c even 23c but the British standards for markings are strict where Indian markings are voluntary and testing for gold content is advisable for any items from India
If anyone with more experience in this area could comment it would be helpful.