Also, here is a quick pick of some random stuff at my computer desk. Had to crop it down was too big.. those coins seems interesting.
I think I have other picture of it pre cleaned on my other phone. Any thoughts on how this looks? The way it was packed in their I felt like a kid...
Ahhh sorry for misunderstanding. It's all good brother . I agree, for a while I didn't want to clean it because I was scared of "worth". However...
The stone blows my mind how well it's cut and shines. I was scared to test it, but I have a presidium gem tester and it tested amethyst/tanzinite....
Which even if it was produced that way in Africa I wouldn't call it a "forgery" either. If it came out this way I'd call it badass lol. Keep...
Someone said something about people in Africa burying jewelry to make it look old. Which I'm sure happens but I don't think this ring was produced...
Two things, I can't stress enough how much I am not an expert. However, my dad did teach me a lot. How tightly packed the dirt was in that ring...
I see no other identifying marks.
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Bro the whole time I was in Iraq we didn't get shot at once. My unit had an Angel looking over it.. it's hard to explain. Within a week of handing...
That makes sense, thanks
Also, I uploaded 2x photos of the ring that didn't generate a thumbnail. They are from when it was still dirty, one shortly after the amethyst...
Yea the cuts are so good I don't imagine they could cut that precise past 100 years ish. I'm not an expert tho..
I love how the engraving design is simple but looks so good on the ring. Also on the side there appears to be a horse? Not sure.
No markings on the inside. Just the engravings on the outside. I don't know why it looks gold in pictures, it definitely looks silver normally....
Hey guys, I appreciate you taking a look at this and greatly appreciate any input on it. This is a ring I got from my dad after he passed away....
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