OK, So I Know It's A Ring ... but

[kalky7]

I know, I know .... it's a ring. But I need some help with determining if it's junk or silver.

I found this in the yard of the house behind me. I apologize for the limited pictures, but I had to use my scanner because it appears as though my youngest daughter has misplaced my camera!

I tried to include some details that may come in handy for the ring pros ....

I have tried the aluminum foil and spit method with no success. By no success, I mean the ring did not give off a rotten egg smell, but I then tried a silver dime and Tonka's silver ring and did not get a bad smell either. However, when we use the Barber Half we found, it most definately gives off a nasty smell. (if you have never heard of the above mentioned test, I read it on here so I am not the crazy one!)

Anyway, any suggestions or methods for getting an answer on this ring?

Thanks

 

[Carol K]

Nothing stamped on the inside? Then it's a 75% chance it's not silver.

Drop it in a little dish of bleach. It is starts to tarnish then it is silver.

 

[ct01r]

If you apply French's Yellow Mustard and heat it the object, it will sometimes turn black if it's silver. You have to heat the object, not the mustard; and supposedly only French's Yellow mustard work because of its ingredients. I've found that it's not 100%, so it may only work with a certain % silver content. Don't heat it so hot that so melt the solder. CT