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Antique Silver Ring Appraisal: Age, Value & Identification


Question
I am trying to find the age and value of a ring I found with metal detector few yrs back. The ring has a clear round setting with a floral design on one side of stone and a bird image I think on the other. The disigns look to be made of flat silver and attached to the ring. The ring has some whear and looks imperfect in its manufacture. I have reason to believe its old even though it has 925 stamped inside of it. It also has markings along bottom of setting. It was found in yard of a home that was built in 1860. Could you please give me an idea of how old and if it has a value other than its silver weight?

Answer
Hi Denim, No way of mee telling the age without seeing the ring and its markings. Your best bet is to take it to a good appraiser of silver items and have them give you an idea of its worth for insurance replacement value. Sounds interesting though.

Steven