Stamped Ring

[Hunk-a-lead]

Found this ring on a 1930s permission. She is no looker and I thought a junker for sure. While cleaning it, I saw the 16K00 stamped on the inside.

Looking for help on the ID. Holding out a glimmer of hope that it might be something better that costume. Thanks as always for the assist and HH.

 

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[Gene Mean]

Nice ring, congrats! Any other marks inside?

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Nice ring, congrats! Any other marks inside?

no other marks inside or out

 

[Diggen It 1900]

Might need a gold appraisal. Looks to be 16 K ? Anyway Nice Find!
Brian

 

[jewelerguy]

of course I'm looking at pictures, but based on what I see I lean towards it being real. Not all gold comes out shiny. I've seen gold rings that were dug that had a patina from the ground being acidic or heavily fertilized. Based on the type of stamping, in my opinion it dates pre-1930's

 

[pepperj]

16K is an odd stamp
With a 00 along with it
Could it be the quality of wash/plating on the ring.

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Nice Ring !
I'd take it to a local Jeweler and get his opinion.
They will usually give you an idea of what you have for free.

 

[Diggen It 1900]

You can often tell gold plating that comes out of the ground, badly worn.
Brian

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Might need a gold appraisal. Looks to be 16 K ? Anyway Nice Find!
Brian

thanks

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

of course I'm looking at pictures, but based on what I see I lean towards it being real. Not all gold comes out shiny. I've seen gold rings that were dug that had a patina from the ground being acidic or heavily fertilized. Based on the type of stamping, in my opinion it dates pre-1930's

thanks! you are giving me hope

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Nice Ring !
I'd take it to a local Jeweler and get his opinion.
They will usually give you an idea of what you have for free.

thanks and will do

 

[DFX-SE Gregg]

Either way nice find!

 

[Jose The Goon]

Nice Find. Congrats ! Here's an interesting link about 16k gold.

What Is 16K Gold? Learn How to Properly Identify It

www.silverrecyclers.com

"16k gold is a type of gold that is found in some antique jewelry items such as chains, rings, and pendants"
"This type of gold, while not always easy to find, is a good option for jewelry because it's durable yet it still looks great. It contains 33.3% alloy but it should be fine for those with skin sensitivity."
" Not always easy to find "

 

[oldmxrat]

I've dug plenty of 16k dental gold that comes out of the ground looking black, it always pays out well though, congrats!

 

[Digger RJ]

Found this ring on a 1930s permission. She is no looker and I thought a junker for sure. While cleaning it, I saw the 16K00 stamped on the inside.

Looking for help on the ID. Holding out a glimmer of hope that it might be something better that costume. Thanks as always for the assist and HH.View attachment 2017670View attachment 2017671

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Nice Find. Congrats ! Here's an interesting link about 16k gold.

What Is 16K Gold? Learn How to Properly Identify It

www.silverrecyclers.com

"16k gold is a type of gold that is found in some antique jewelry items such as chains, rings, and pendants"
"This type of gold, while not always easy to find, is a good option for jewelry because it's durable yet it still looks great. It contains 33.3% alloy but it should be fine for those with skin sensitivity."
" Not always easy to find "

yay for the home team! thanks so much

 

[pepperj]

Found this ring on a 1930s permission. She is no looker and I thought a junker for sure. While cleaning it, I saw the 16K00 stamped on the inside.

Looking for help on the ID. Holding out a glimmer of hope that it might be something better that costume. Thanks as always for the assist and HH.View attachment 2017670View attachment 2017671

Have you tried lemon juice on the outside of the band to clean it up some?

 

[Florida Finder]

Found this ring on a 1930s permission. She is no looker and I thought a junker for sure. While cleaning it, I saw the 16K00 stamped on the inside.

Looking for help on the ID. Holding out a glimmer of hope that it might be something better that costume. Thanks as always for the assist and HH.View attachment 2017670View attachment 2017671

A nice and unusual ring. Congratulations!

 

[Chilli]

Found this ring on a 1930s permission. She is no looker and I thought a junker for sure. While cleaning it, I saw the 16K00 stamped on the inside.

Looking for help on the ID. Holding out a glimmer of hope that it might be something better that costume. Thanks as always for the assist and HH.View attachment 2017670View attachment 2017671

Very good find🙂

 

[Relicific]

Awesome find