Signet Gold Ring.

Garabaldi · Feb 11, 2010

Hit the nickely beach today and found two more V-Nickels 1912,1901, but have found an interesting Gold Ring. I posted it on what is it and the story is evolving. Looks like a baby's ring. Also found two buffaloheads, toy elephant etc... Life is good. Thanks for looking.
HH

Old River · Feb 11, 2010

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Nice finds. I like the ring. HH......

BuckleBoy · Feb 11, 2010

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The gold ring is beautiful, and it looks like it is a at least 100 years old. Well done! :thumbsup:

Garabaldi · Feb 11, 2010

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Thank you gents. I hope the ring is 100 years old.

Nick A · Feb 11, 2010

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Nice finds... The ring is definitely old. If you're finding 100 year old coins, why would a 100 year old ring be a surprise? You have a great spot you are hunting, for sure. Heck, there could be a gold coin out there! Congrats! :hello2:

2bits · Feb 11, 2010

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Really nice finds! I like the elephant

pepperj · Feb 11, 2010

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The beach is treating you real kind. The ring is great :icon_thumright:

Garabaldi · Feb 11, 2010

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Thanks for the kind words. I just really love this hobby. I hope you all find a spot to hunt thats so giving. :icon_thumleft:

thrillathahunt · Feb 11, 2010

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Congrats on the late 1800's gold signet ring! :thumbsup:

Nana40 · Feb 11, 2010

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WoW that ring is stunning!

In the seventh picture down, is that writing in the groove or just doodles?

Excellent hunt, G! Congrats!!

Nana

Garabaldi · Feb 11, 2010

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thrillathahunt said:
Congrats on the late 1800's gold signet ring!

thrilla, how do you know its 1800's and what is a signet ring?

Nana, it is not writing. It looks like it from the angle of the picture, but a closer look shows a simple design. :wink:

Thanks you. :icon_thumleft:

thrillathahunt · Feb 11, 2010

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Garabaldi said:
thrillathahunt said:

Congrats on the late 1800's gold signet ring!

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thrilla, how do you know its 1800's and what is a signet ring?
Nana, it is not writing. It looks like it from the angle of the picture, but a closer look shows a simple design.
Thanks you.

A signet ring usually bears a coat of arms or personal seal, however it can bear ones family initials. These rings were generally worn by aristocricy or noble families in the late 1800's. The fancy lettering and design pretty much date it.

Garabaldi · Feb 11, 2010

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This ring is tiny. My girl has the smallest hands and it wouldn't fit on her baby finfer, so do you think its a babies ring?

thrillathahunt · Feb 11, 2010

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Garabaldi said:
This ring is tiny. My girl has the smallest hands and it wouldn't fit on her baby finfer, so do you think its a babies ring?

It's a baby's signet ring.

The initials are the baby's and probably from a well-to-do family.

Cal_Cobra · Feb 11, 2010

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Love the gold signet ring, I'd be working that spot HARD and probably digging everything :thumbsup:

hh,
Brian

Garabaldi · Feb 11, 2010

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Cal_Cobra said:
Love the gold signet ring, I'd be working that spot HARD and probably digging everything

hh,
Brian

I agree 100%

treasurefiend · Feb 12, 2010

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Happy day!!! :headbang:

1491 · Feb 12, 2010

That's a beauty of a ring Garabaldi. :thumbsup:

Oozes history it does. :icon_sunny:

Woodland Detectors · Feb 12, 2010

Man you are on fire brother!

You got bit bad didn't you?

Garabaldi · Feb 12, 2010

I have been bit 4-H.

ziphius said:
That's a beauty of a ring Garabaldi. Oozes history it does.

There has been a lot of comments about history and this ring being old. Next friday is my monthly club meeting. I am considering submitting the gold ring for my jewelry find. Any suggestions on finding a source that proves the age range of the ring or is it just speculation? Also to prove its gold, would I have to get a metal tester or go to a jeweler, :icon_scratch: