QuestionHi, I have been given an heirloom in shape of a engaement ring. It could be white gold or plaitnum? it has just one marking which states 18ct. It is of plain design with a square mount but diamond looks circular. I would like to know how old it is so i can determine who it belonged to! Any help would be appreciated.
Janice
AnswerG'day Janice and many thanks for your query.
Firstly if the ring is stamped 18ct - it can't be platinum. The UK British Hallmarks and many European countries have excellent Hallmarks which enable us to identify not only when it was made - but where it was made also.
However in the States - the marks are weak without any way to tell where or when.
White gold was very popular during the Art Deco Period (1920's - 1940's) and again in the 1980's
You are going to have to talk with your family and friends to try and pin down an approximate age - as on this mark alone - that is impossible.
The square mount is also Art Deco in design - but there are many reproductions on the market.
A Photo might have helped - but remember we can't see, feel, measure or test it.
You might also like to add this query to my Jewelry Forum at http://www.online-jewelry-appraisals.net/jewelry-forum/ as other may have had a similar problem.
Can't hurt anyway and who knows what answers you may get.
Hope this helps...
