Silver ring with mystery stone

[Bartek]

Dug this 925A silver ring with a beautiful stone. The site was near old mill dating back to 1700's. After quick research, the "A" following 925 could place it's origin to Britain. Any additional info or guidance will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for looking.

 

[dig kzoo]

Great ring, hard to tell on the stone, could be smoky quartz.

 

[Argentium]

Can you give us an indication of what color the stone looks to your eye ? It's kinda hard to tell from your pic whether it's reddish or
more golden brown ? Nice find .

 

[jewelerguy]

middle pic shows that the stones in the shoulder have a reddish hue. In my opinion, the pics don't provide enough information to determine the type of stone, but based on what I can see I would guess it is possibly a garnet

 

[NJcigarman]

Smokey Topaz

 

[Bartek]

Can you give us an indication of what color the stone looks to your eye ? It's kinda hard to tell from your pic whether it's reddish or more golden brown ? Nice find .

It's espresso colored, but crystal clear. (Not smokey or cloudy when backlit)

 

[nscrcr8z]

Great looking ring

 

[Bartek]

middle pic shows that the stones in the shoulder have a reddish hue. In my opinion, the pics don't provide enough information to determine the type of stone, but based on what I can see I would guess it is possibly a garnet

Jewelerguy, The stones on the shoulder do not look like stones, they seem to be solid, metallic like. And looking at Garnet stones online, this ring stone does not have the reddish tones of Garnet. Maybe like someone said its Smokey topaz?

 

[thommo59]

Wow, looks pretty old

 

[conkauctions]

I am not sure when the 925 was first used but i am pretty sure it became a law in the mid to late 1800's that all silver need to be stamped

 

[Argentium]

If it's a dark brown ("espresso colored") I'm guessing smokey quartz - very nice find !

 

[coinman123]

My guess is, Garnet, or Smokey Quartz.

 

[coinman123]

Also, The ring looks pretty old.

 

[vpnavy]

Nice find! Thanks for sharing...

 

[conkauctions]

It is definately a unique looking stone. I like the light behind shining through. Nice find

 

[dirtlooter]

beautiful ring, I vote the smokey topaz

 

[davehky]

beautiful silver ring for sure! Congrats