Ring Identity

Hello all,can someone help identify the hallmarks on this ring please.I have come up with mine but just want a second opinion.
Cheers Rod

Howdy

18 appears to be 18ct

The crown headpiece = Gold

Looks a little old

Take it to a jeweller or pawn shop , somewhere to get it tested

If you google ring hallmark guide there is some info. There

18ct - London - 1799 :Y:

https://www.gold-traders.co.uk/hallmarks/results.asp

looks like a Ruby in there as well. Nice! :Y:

Yes, golddiggerart that is what i came up with as well,We found the ring in a van park on our holidays without a detector,pretty lucky i guess
Cheers Rod

I am going to suggest it is a L rather than a D which could push it out to 1806

Red stone has a lot of damage, so may be softer than ruby

Nice find, can you share a full view of the ring please

Wally69 said:

Red stone has a lot of damage, so may be softer than ruby

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Could be right there Wally, a UV torch would soon sort it out though.

Sorry of the quality as photos from phone camera

Wally69 said:

I am going to suggest it is a L rather than a D which could push it out to 1806

Red stone has a lot of damage, so may be softer than ruby

Nice find, can you share a full view of the ring please

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But could be a old ring though whichever way it goes, still happy

Thats a ripper.

Yendor said:

Wally69 said:

I am going to suggest it is a L rather than a D which could push it out to 1806

Red stone has a lot of damage, so may be softer than ruby

Nice find, can you share a full view of the ring please

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But could be a old ring though whichever way it goes, still happy

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Definitely a golden oldie, stone could be a ruby but most likely a garnet. As Heatho suggested, a UV light will make some Ruby's glow and would be a good test to do. I would be stoked to stumble across a surface find like that. All it needs is a quick bash on a ring mandrel and a nice Aussie sapphire or zircon mounted in the missing hole and it would be a great piece of history reborn. If you know the exact spot you found the ring, it might be worth sieving the ground to see if the missing stone comes to light.

I was hoping to track down the makers name and address for you but am struggling to get an answer. Havn't given up yet.

Thanks for posting photos, not often we get to see 200+ year old craftsmanship

Why I am drawn to 1806 conclusion, the kicker on the L matches the 1806 hallmark letter script quite well......



Edit, although it could be a chopped out D