Ring help.

[Garabaldi]

I found this 18K gold ring with the name Linda and a date of 1-7-73 or 1-9-93. I was assuming it was 1993 or 1973 until someone said the writing style seems older, so it is possibly 1893/1873. Were there names ingraved on rings in the 1800's? Also, does the outside pattern look machined? Any guesses. I am hoping it is from 1800's.
Thanks for any input.

 

[Iron Patch]

I can't really help, but to me even a modern engraved ring would be in an older style simply because it's much nicer.

 

[Garabaldi]

I agree patch.

 

[Breezie]

Garbaldi, it looks like the engraving is Lynda instead of Linda. Linda is an older name than Lynda as Lynda is a derivative. Below are the popularity charts of both names, so it might help you decide which year/decade. Breezie

 

[Garabaldi]

Interesting Breezie. The charts seem to point to the ring being being 1973/1993. Good job.

 

[taz42o]

Can you make out a letter beside the 750? Capital T would be 1993.

http://www.theassayoffice.co.uk/date_letters.html

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

The numbers on the date 1-9-93 are a modern font.

 

[Garabaldi]

I assume it is a T, the top is missing and I am more convinced that it is 1993. I am going to green check it. Thank you for all your help. Great stie taz.