silver or not silver? That is my question

[rodarian]

First let me apologize. I actually found this ring and other items on the 8th but just found the "makers mark," this morning. I hope that counts as a "todays find" There is no stamp on the inside of this ring to indicate that it is silver but it came out of the ground with a very "silver" look to it and today, I cleaned it up and found this stamp on the outside of the ring. Can anyone identify this "mark?" I know there's a million "marks" out there and chances are slim but I thought I would take a chance. Thank you.

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Looks like silver, but the mark is hard to make out.

 

[qaela4]

Looks bright and shiny like silver, but my eyes aren't what they used to be and I can't make out the mark well enough to help. Is that a Masonic charm on the right? Looks pretty cool too.

 

[WildWildBill]

My guess is silver...but not made in this country. Some jeweler's mark are hard to translate. What does it sound like when you drop it on a hard surface? That's how I tell. I'm betting silver.

 

[Old Dude]

It sure looks silver in your pics. I can't make out the maker's mark either. If you have a loupe or a camera that can take macro shots, someone might be able to figure it out. Nice find!

 

[Bramblefind]

Those may be Arabic marks (Egypt?) - compare the first mark to the mark for .800 silver. The upside down V is the 8 and the two dots after are for the 00. Your "8" may be a bit squashed.

Silver Forums at 925-1000.com

 

[rodarian]

Looks bright and shiny like silver, but my eyes aren't what they used to be and I can't make out the mark well enough to help. Is that a Masonic charm on the right? Looks pretty cool too.

I'm not sure what it is but now that you say"masonic" I can see it. I may have to look into that piece, further. Thank you.

 

[rodarian]

Those may be Arabic marks (Egypt?) - compare the first mark to the mark for .800 silver. The upside down V is the 8 and the two dots after are for the 00. Your "8" may be a bit squashed.

Silver Forums at 925-1000.com

I totally see it. I would have never known that. Thank you for that bit of knowledge. I'm convinced it is silver.

 

[rodarian]

My guess is silver...but not made in this country. Some jeweler's mark are hard to translate. What does it sound like when you drop it on a hard surface? That's how I tell. I'm betting silver.

I have not dropped it but think, Bramblefind nailed it. I will remember the "drop" test, in the future. It's funny i didn't think to do that. Thank you.

 

[basque-man]

That baby looks good. Nice and shinny!!!!

 

[doninbrewster]

You don't usually see non silver items hallmarked. My bets on it being silver. Nice going.

 

[treblehunter]

That is an ear cuff, not a ring. I have found two of them so far. If I have ever seen silver before (ha) I can tell you just by looking, that is silver. Those are a bunch of great finds you have there. Here is a silver makers mark site for future reference. Look under Iran, I think that is your mark.
Guide to World Hallmarks II - Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

Nice collection of finds there !

 

[rodarian]

That is an ear cuff, not a ring. I have found two of them so far. If I have ever seen silver before (ha) I can tell you just by looking, that is silver. Those are a bunch of great finds you have there. Here is a silver makers mark site for future reference. Look under Iran, I think that is your mark.
Guide to World Hallmarks II - Encyclopedia of Silver Marks, Hallmarks & Makers' Marks

Thank you for that link, treblehunter. Hmm, a ear cuff you say. That goes into my "firsts" file.