European Origin, Antique Wedding Rings & Appraisals by: YVONNE
Good Evening Don!
thank you for writing in to us concerning your antique wedding ring that's been in your family for over 100 years!
If the metal tests 8 carat gold, then it's comprised of 333% gold and is of European origin. It's not all that common.
Is it a plain gold band? Or does it have fancy edges like millegrain decoration which is a style of decoration with a raised edge on the ring that's done with a special knurling tool over a metal edge so that it looks like the edge of a coin.
Is it marked inside the band or not or was it tested 8 carat gold?
Weight?
Condition?
The more details you can provide concerning Provenance- so much the better.
Don, all these factors are considered in an Appraisal - Not being a gemstone ring, but an antique wedding ring, if you have photos of the ring, (preferably three) you can get an affordable appraisal online.