Featured Sterling ring… Age and type of stone, please?

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  1. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    This fairly heavy ring was blackened with tarnish when I bought it but polished up nicely. Any ideas on how old it is, origin, and what type of stone? The only mark is STERLING in block letters. Stone is 21cm x 6cm. Thanks!

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    bluumz, May 17, 2018
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  2. silverthwait

    silverthwait Well-Known Member

    Malachite.
     
    silverthwait, May 17, 2018
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  3. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    The ring could have been made by a hobbyist,student,etc. any time in the last 40 years.
     
    Hollyblue, May 17, 2018
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  4. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Thank you!
    Possibly Native American?
    Any ideas on age?
     
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  5. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Cross-posted. Thanks!
     
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  6. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    No, sorry.:)
     
    Any Jewelry, May 17, 2018
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  7. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    very nice....i get an 80's vibe....
     
    komokwa, May 17, 2018
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  8. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Not Native; it's commercially made. Where....dunno. I don't think it's horribly old.
     
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  9. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Malachite indeed. That sterling mark would never be on a hobby or student piece. I agree not very old: it isn't European, if that helps.
     
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  10. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    Don't know what country you live in,but a $6 sterling stamp has been available from dozens of suppliers for over 50 years and used by students,hobbyist and anyone else wanting one in the USA.
     
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  11. Ownedbybear

    Ownedbybear Well-Known Member

    Quite possibly, but that isn't a $6 one.
     
    Ownedbybear, May 18, 2018
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