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Hard work but we had a little luck today

I found a similar ring about 30 years ago at an 1890's school site. It was also marked "SOLID GOLD". I took it to a jeweler who said that they use to mark jewelry that way. Just as you stated The National Gold And Silver Stamping Act of 1906 was passed to eliminate those type of markings so that the purity of gold and silver items would be known to the consumer. Mine turned out to be less than 10K but it did have a gold color to it.This would date your ring to pre 1906. It's a nice old ring no matter what the alloy. Good hunting!
 
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I think getting a 2nd opinion is a good idea. If the jeweler tested for 22k (almost solid gold) it wouldn't have passed that k test. I still believe, like you, there is gold in the ring. Just far from solid. HH jim tn
 
We have a friend that was in the jewelry business, I will tell him my story and see if he can hook me up with somebody that will try a little harder.

Ron in WV
 
Dude great day, always like Merc's.
 
Okay, drinks are on the house,

I just got back from my second opinion jewelry shop and the ring is 8k. Now for the value, $10 bucks. I will just keep it for a trophy.

Ron in WV
 
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