QuestionI recently came into posession of a gold ring. The story that goes with the ring is it was given to a missionary as a thank you. She reportedly did worked in South America in about 1930. The ring is said to be Mayan in origin.I would like to sened you an email photo for your evaluation if you agree.
Thank you for any consideration
Gail Venne
AnswerHello gail and thank you for your inquiry. Your ring sounds interesting. If you question the gold content of the ring and it is not marked, you would need to have it professionally tested by a jeweler. It is a easy procedure using acid and if done correctly, will not harm the ring. If you are in search of cultural or historical information, I suggest that you check your local library for books on Mayan jewelry or ornamentation. Amazon.com is also a good source to purchase books. There are also a lot of sites online that feature Mayan jewelry both antique and newer - below is a site I found that has some interesting pieces
http://www.mexarte.com/main.sc
Just copy and paste the above into your browser address field and hit enter. You might find some of these sites will work from a photo in helping you research your ring. As much as I love to research jewelry, I just don't have the time to do it professionally.
I hope this helps. Good luck and enjoy your ring !
