Question
picture of the ring
hi,
i dont know if you can help but i recently bought an 18ct yellow gold ring from a car bootsale,it was the sellers engagement ring from approx 35 years ago,i have found out that the diamonds and ruby is real,but my question is on the inner side of the ring near the hallmark, stamped into the gold is the word "lifetime",would you have any idea what this means,many thanks in advance.
rebecca.
AnswerRebecca, thanks so much for the question and the fine close up photo. In past years the site did not have image capability and how I got along by reading words alone and trying to explain some jewelry "how to" questions with words...who knows how that worked out. The picture is very appreciated and does help a bunch.
First of all, with hallmarks in order as it appears, this word has nothing to do with the quality of the ring. That is established already. What is left is a brand name. I believe Lifetime is a brand of ring and this either represents a line of jewelry from the manufacturer or is the name of the manufacturer.
This appears to be an older ring, certainly as described and from appearances as seen in the photo is of decently sturdy construction. You likely did well with this purchase.
As a matter of "Thomas will throw in something else" in the answer, the markings in the ring made me think of this: If you have a jewelry item or silver item with a hallmark or stamp which is a tad difficult to read, try the old silver buyers trick. The mark is covered with soot from a candle. Then a piece of cellophane tape is gently placed along the mark and pressed. Removed and placed onto white paper with sticky side down, the mark shows through the tape with added clarity. This is akin to a policeman capturing a fingerprint. Anyway, that was thrown in for added info if you might ever need it.
Rebecca, get back with me any time you want.
God Bless and Peace. Thomas.
