DoctorWhy
Full Member
Not with hopes too high, but always hopeful...
Found this ring on a new permission on an 1830's homesite field. It was near the base of the largest old apple tree I've ever encountered. The ring is clearly marked "STERLING" and was probably lost due to a split in the ring at the thinnest part of the band. The ring has a delicate, open filigree around the stone mount. The stone (diamond? other gemstone? glass?) looks like it is "miner" cut and shows a bit of wear on the sharp edges of the facets.
So, do I have a nice old 'glass' ring or a 'diamond in the rough'?
Help? Suggestions?
Happy Hunting!
--Bert
Found this ring on a new permission on an 1830's homesite field. It was near the base of the largest old apple tree I've ever encountered. The ring is clearly marked "STERLING" and was probably lost due to a split in the ring at the thinnest part of the band. The ring has a delicate, open filigree around the stone mount. The stone (diamond? other gemstone? glass?) looks like it is "miner" cut and shows a bit of wear on the sharp edges of the facets.
So, do I have a nice old 'glass' ring or a 'diamond in the rough'?
Help? Suggestions?
Happy Hunting!
--Bert