Copper ring? Found today.

[blaglezz]

I found this ring today very close to the paddlock in other topic. It looks like copper...are there copper rings? Stone was missing. Inside there is an small inscription: a letter W, then 3 small lines, then a letter A. Any ideas? I know it has no value, but I'm curious. Thanks!

 

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[MiddenMonster]

I found this ring today very close to the paddlock in other topic. It looks like copper...are there copper rings?

Copper rings and bracelets used to be popular because of a myth that copper would cure arthritis and sore joints. That myth has been replaced by a new one regarding magnets. Yeah, I'm a cynic when it comes to these strange medical treatments.

 

[Kansasippi]

I'm not trying to get your hopes up but there is a such thing as rose gold. Your ring could also be brass,I would have it tested to see exactly what the type of metal is.

Still a good find...

HH

 

[the.silver.standard]

Not sure about the rose gold theory... With my limited knowledge of jewelry I cannot imagine that kind of setting in a gold ring. Also, is this picture after you cleaned it? Copper or brass would seem like good guesses with that amount of corrosion.

Either way, a ring is a ring is a ring. Nice find!

 

[Kansasippi]

http://www.jewelbasket.com/rose-gold-wedding-band.html

 

[blaglezz]

I only scrapped the dirt on it and washed it with water and soap. To me it looks copper, although it might be brass.

 

[Ant]

Copper and brass are used as base metals in electroplating. I have more than a few rings like that. Some still had plating on them until I tumbled them.

I don't think it's a myth that copper soothes the pain of arthritis. The copper bands they ware on joints tarnishes the skin, they rub it in and the swear by it. I think chelated copper is used for that and other ailments.

HH