Unusual Ring

Bigcypresshunter · Jan 22, 2009

I can find no markings on this unusual silver ring. It appears to be hollow made from several pieces. The stone is purple. (amethyst? opal?) Part of the back is broken and it appears that someone tried to glue it back on.
Any idea of date, style, stone?

dozer dan · Jan 29, 2009

my wag may have been mentioned, but to me, it look more like those clips
that go on ascots or scarves like cub & boy scouts wear.

Bigcypresshunter · Jan 29, 2009

dozer dan said:
my wag may have been mentioned, but to me, it look more like those clips
that go on ascots or scarves like cub & boy scouts wear.

too small (reply #29)

savant365 · Apr 20, 2009

What about a slide for a bolo tie?

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...E-SearchBox&rlz=1I7SUNA_en&sa=N&start=20&um=1

Bigcypresshunter · Apr 20, 2009

savant365 said:
What about a slide for a bolo tie?

http://images.google.com/imgres?img...E-SearchBox&rlz=1I7SUNA_en&sa=N&start=20&um=1

Its the right size. $:-\$

lostcauses · Apr 20, 2009

I have responded to this one before. So again i will.
This item with a low grade amethyst cabochon with twisted wire design, most likely fake hallmark, it most likely Oriental in origin. It could be repaired. It needs to be tested for the silver content, usually 800 silver. Due to the lower silver content these can be a pain to repair.

Bigcypresshunter · Apr 20, 2009

lostcauses said:
I have responded to this one before. So again i will.
This item with a low grade amethyst cabochon with twisted wire design, most likely fake hallmark, it most likely Oriental in origin. It could be repaired. It needs to be tested for the silver content, usually 800 silver. Due to the lower silver content these can be a pain to repair.

OK I can test with my homeade solution and I will post the results. Is this filligree? My Grandmother used to buy from antique shops in the 50's and 60's but she was no expert on value. Thanks for your response.

lostcauses · Apr 20, 2009

Not filigree, I most likely said made in Mexico or there about, until I saw the hallmarks. They resemble stuff I have seen with similar fake mark from china as trade goods around 1900 or later.