2 Interesting Rings

[Breezie]

I'm trying to put a date on the 'twist' ring. I found a twist bracelet in the 1900 Sears Catalog, and was wondering if my ring was about the same era or if it was a modern ring? The other ring was made from a 1964 silver quarter. From what I understand, a hole is drilled in the center, and then the maker uses a silver spoon to continously beat the edges. Is this how it is done? I believe the cloisenne pendant in the middle is gold plated; I can't find any stampmarks on it. The multi-wires are interesting. Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated. Breezie

 

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[72cheyenne]

Breezie, there is undeniable similarities between your twist ring and the S R & Co. twist bracelet. Without any markings I would say that your research is about as good as it gets. Therefore, early 20c. silver twist ring.

And you are correct on the coin ring. Beat with a spoon until flattened out, and made after 1964 (obviously ).

Nice stuff.

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Those are really cool D! Great finds

 

[Garabaldi]

Breezie, nice pieces. I am so impressed with that quarter ring. I can't figure out how its made. Is it two quarters melded together? I see the date and United States of America. If this is the same coin i am stumped.

 

[72cheyenne]

Breezie, nice pieces. I am so impressed with that quarter ring. I can't figure out how its made. Is it two quarters melded together? I see the date and United States of America. If this is the same coin i am stumped.

No, its the same coin. United States was on the back and 1964 on the front.

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[Breezie]

Thanks ya'll for the kudos. Garabaldi, from what I understand, you drill a hole in the center of a silver quarter. Mount a rod in the hole to hold it, then use the back of a silver spoon, and beat the edges while turning it. I'm sure it's a monotonous job to get it flat, smooth, and even. Breezie

 

[Garabaldi]

Very cool. I may have to try this. 72cheyenne and breezie.

 

[Broken knee]

Very cool. I may have to try this. 72cheyenne and breezie.

my great uncle, made one out of a Philippine 50 centavo coin, on his ship ride back. When i asked him how he gave me a coin and spoon and said go make one and i did but i have since lost it. Thanks, that brings back memory's He was a mechanic and worked on howitzers during wwll. broken knee

 

[stefen]

Here is a TN post for rings http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,181241.msg1332506/boardseen.html#new

I furnished a 50 cent peice and had one made...delivered within a week.

Several others on TN have had them made as well...

 

[Breezie]

Stefen, he does make some pretty rings, and the price is right. I found my coin ring in an old school yards, so it was obviously 'mammy' made. Breezie

 

[DaChief]

They can be made into some really neat looking rings.

Check this out.

 

[thrillathahunt]

Your twist ring could have been made by the same company that made the bracelet. Same time period.