:clapping: Nice find! I'm no expert but didn't gold get stamped in karats in a certain year and if it's marked solid gold than it's before the 1800's?It definitely looks like a one of a kind and made all with ancient tools. What about contacting an antique dealer. I think there is a website called Ruby Lane which deals in antiques. Google the name and see if they would take a look at your pics. I know I have seen Victorian antiques on their sight, but it could be something brought over from England a looooooong time ago. Could be worth 5 or 6 figures who knows. I vote it the find of the year. :beerbuddy: Just stay away from that GOOD OLE TOM Guy rofl
Thoughts On Found Ring
- Thread starter angellionel
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I can't see how the stone is held in there and see how crude the rim around the stone is, that strange. Those symbols on the sides must mean someting also. If you look at it from the side, it looks like a face of some kind,no? Maybe pirates? I would bring it to an antique dealer and have it cleaned and buffed. The stone is very dull looking which means it was never buffed or has been in the ground a very long time (maybe 300-400plus years). Also I've ben looking at stones and I can't figure what it is.Maybe Jade? Definitely a natural stone considering the gold is 22k which I think is the highest you can go. Some are stamped 24k but really are 22k from what a jewelry store told me. Could be worth at least a few thousand Retail or more. Depends on the stone type. What the heck, Have it cleaned by a proffessional and tell them you will wait while it's being cleaned, buffed etc..
pulltabsteve
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Heres a link from an old gold ring with a dull green stone. Do you have anymore info on what it may be?
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/rare-gold-ancient-roman-medieval-ring-with-green
http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/rare-gold-ancient-roman-medieval-ring-with-green
I haven't found any additional info on the ring and have not taken it to a jeweler. :embarrassed: I need to do that soon. I have seen several rings with similar characteristics, and with stones like the one on the photo from that link. :yes:
I had taken photos of both sides of the ring. I placed them side by side in the following image. They do allow for a better view of the details. The design does look floral, or that of a fruit bearing plant. :thinkingabout:
coinnut
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It just screams very old to me lol Not like anything we should be finding around here. Completely out of character. Someone who lost that had it as a special piece and probably paid dearly for something so old. I still think it's an emerald in that setting :shocked04: Hope it turns out to be at least 1000 years old lol
I better get the ring to a jeweler pronto! lol As some have pointed out, this one might very well turn out to be my best find this year. :shocked01:
Diggler
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Every time I stare into that green eye I feel like I lose a little bit of my soul...
You may have solved the riddle of the crystal skulls and can save us all from 12/21/12...
I can't seem to find the perfect jewelry forum to post it in but this one might get some action:
http://forum.langantiques.com/viewforum.php?f=1:dontknow:/url]
You may have solved the riddle of the crystal skulls and can save us all from 12/21/12...
I can't seem to find the perfect jewelry forum to post it in but this one might get some action:
http://forum.langantiques.com/viewforum.php?f=1:dontknow:/url]
That looks like a great site. :yes: I will have to give it a try. Thanks!
Ditto.
If you don't take that ring to get looked at Angel, I will have to come up there and do it for you.
The suspense is killing me!
You might have to lol
He procrastinates over these things. It is probably back in the I'll get to it later pile
I am anxious to hear the outcome too.
Restless is right. lol Okay guys, I did post an inquiry at the Antique Jewelry site and received a reply, apparently confirming what we all suspect, and suggesting I take the ring to a museum dealing in ancient jewelry. Now I am really curious. :cheesysmile:
Thanks for that link, Diggler!
Thanks for that link, Diggler!