Signet Gold Ring.

[Garabaldi]

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

 

[1491]

The style of the ring alone argues for it being an oldie, plus you found it with some other "age indicators", no? The V-Nickels? Yeah, you could take it to a jeweler to have it tested, but it looks like the real deal, especially if it came out of the sand in that condition. Did you weigh it?

I have been bit 4-H.

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,
Thanks for any suggestions.

 

[watercolor]

Truly a magnificent ring . . . from the smooth wear patterns, it
was probably lost many years after it was made. And since you found it
in proximity with many other early 1900's pieces, you could easily tack on
another 20 or 30 years to it's age.

Very nice recovery!

 

[Trond]

Great find. Looks like a old ring.

 

[Garabaldi]

Yes I did find it with a lot of 1900's coins, so I agree with it being old. Thanks for your comments.

 

[gmanlight]

Another great oldgold find

 

[Garabaldi]

The style of the ring alone argues for it being an oldie, plus you found it with some other "age indicators", no? The V-Nickels? Yeah, you could take it to a jeweler to have it tested, but it looks like the real deal, especially if it came out of the sand in that condition. Did you weigh it?

I have been bit 4-H.

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,
Thanks for any suggestions.

I did not weight it. I have to buy a small scale.

 

[Garabaldi]

Re: Two more V-Nickels and Gold Ring.

WoW that ring is stunning! In the seventh picture down, is that writing in the groove or just doodles?

Excellent hunt, G! Congrats!!

Nana

Nana, you were right. The fourth image down it says "INDIA". Good job.
I sent a friend/club member of mine a link to this thread. He has a lot of experience with Jewelry. This is what he had to say about the ring.
"Not sure it's necessarily very very old.
Do you see the writing "INDIA" on the shank in the 4th photo down?
A lot of the "old style" engraving and ornate nature of the ring may be because it's Indian, where the style has prevailed.
The "SG" inside the ring seems to punched with a newer font. By "newer" I wouldn't exclude 19th century -- but my gut tells me it isn't older than that - and maybe quite a bit newer. I'm betting it's probably a high karat gold, though - maybe 22 - as that is typical"

 

[olekyground]

WOW great ring!!! CONGRATS!!! 8)

 

[desert dog]

AWESOME GOLD RING NICE FIND

 

[Garabaldi]

Thank you gentleman.

 

[rogues71]

nice ring gratz on the finds