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Hello! I'm trying to find out more on this old ring I've been left. It belonged to a great aunt I believe.

Its quite a chunky ring, with quite large diamonds. I've tried to take some pictures of the hallmarks but my camera isn't the best. It came to me in the box but not sure if its the original box or not.

All advice / info is muchly appreciated!

 

Doesn’t look like a Mappin and Webb makers mark on the ring, so not likely the original box. It’s a beautiful ring. Can you clean up the Hallmarks a bit to help see the makers mark?
https://www.antiques-atlas.com/antique/mappin__webb_1930s_5_diamond_18ct_ring_/as884a236

 

Hi, I've tried cleaning it, I'm struggling to get pictures of it as my camera is rubbish.

What i see is, W S , but looks like their was something between the W and S but worn away.

 

Date letter looks like 1898 Birmingham.
https://www.silvermakersmarks.co.uk/Dates/Birmingham/Cycle 1875-1899.html

 

You just beat me to it, Houseful!

 

I was just about to tag you as I can’t figure out the makers mark that works with that date.

 

It's not particularly clear, is it?

 

Since the pictures are not straight on to the maker's mark, I guessed an R or a B between the W and S, but neither worked out. I think a more direct image is in order.

 

I tried with an & too but nothing working with the shape of the mark.
@Vonniexx if you haven’t tried already I would try soaking it for a little while in a little water with washing up liquid in it and having a toothbrush rub the marks.

 

Sorry guys, I'm really trying my best, I'm not in at the moment but will take another picture when I get home.

 

Oh-It's stunning!
I love the old cut stones! A real treasure!

 

Lovely ring!!

 

Beautiful!. You are lucky
I’m not jealous at all.........no......not even a little
Ok, give up, I’d LOVE to own that ring. What a stunning inheritance!.

 

Ditto.

 

Absolutely stunning @Vonniexx I love the old cut diamonds. I am sooooooo jealous

 

The box is a newer M&W one.

 

This is a horrible ring. Get rid of it right away, I can dispose of it for you if you like and even pay the postage to my home. Recycle it!

 

It's probably best for everyone if I take care of that responsibility

 

I love it.