FE-2 on a ring

[PChammer]

Well, I didn't figure a picture would offer any help but will post if need be. We found a ring about 2 weeks ago, put it in the lost and found ads, put it up in stores, etc... and so far no takers. It says on the band FE-2 14k. Ok, the 14k is obvious but I have never seen FE-2 . I almost thought of iron at first but doubt it's that. So basically, if anyone can tell me what FE-2 stands for, it would be appreciated.

Paul

 

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[Bigcypresshunter]

Well, I didn't figure a picture would offer any help but will post if need be.

I think we need the pic. Closeup of the markings.

 

[gargreen18]

Maybe this:

Hematite
A common iron mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3.

Found the info here:

http://the-gold-source.com/


So I am thinking that it is the metal they mix with the gold.

 

[PChammer]

Well, I didn't figure a picture would offer any help but will post if need be.

I think we need the pic. Closeup of the markings.

Will post pic tomorrow, going to bed in a few

 

[PChammer]

Maybe this:

Hematite
A common iron mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3.

Found the info here:

http://the-gold-source.com/

So it's looking like it's 2 FE parts to the gold ratio or so I'm thinking. Thanks for the info

Paul

 

[gargreen18]

Maybe this:

Hematite
A common iron mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3.

Found the info here:

http://the-gold-source.com/

So it's looking like it's 2 FE parts to the gold ratio or so I'm thinking. Thanks for the info

Paul

No problem. Just a guess. Makes sense though.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Maybe this:

Hematite
A common iron mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3.

Found the info here:

http://the-gold-source.com/

So it's looking like it's 2 FE parts to the gold ratio or so I'm thinking. Thanks for the info

Paul

Iron and gold? Is this true? I didnt know they alloyed gold with iron or Hematite. At least not on purpose.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alloys http://www.18carat.co.uk/goldalloysbyvolume.html

If you think there is iron in your ring, try touching a magnet to it.

 

[Bramblefind]

Another thought is that it is a trademark. There are a number of "FE" marks listed here-

http://www.trademarkia.com/

For example-

On Thursday, January 03, 1991, a U.S. federal trademark registration was filed for FE. This trademark is owned by Faculty Enterprises Co., New York , 10036 .

The correspondent listed for FE is Faculty Enterprises Co. of 1140 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, . The FE trademark is filed in the category of Jewelery Products . The description provided to the USPTO for FE is jewelry including, but not limited to rings, pendants, necklaces & bracelets.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Another thought is that it is a trademark. There are a number of "FE" marks listed here-

This is more likely.




Of course we need a close-up picture of the trademark to match it.. (we like pictures)

 

[gargreen18]

Maybe this:

Hematite
A common iron mineral with the chemical formula Fe2O3.

Found the info here:

http://the-gold-source.com/

So it's looking like it's 2 FE parts to the gold ratio or so I'm thinking. Thanks for the info

Paul

Iron and gold? Is this true? I didnt know they alloyed gold with iron or Hematite. At least not on purpose.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_alloys http://www.18carat.co.uk/goldalloysbyvolume.html

If you think there is iron in your ring, try touching a magnet to it.

I don't know. I was making an uneducated guess. I would agree that maybe a trademark. But without a picture how do we know?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

I dont really know either. I think Fe is the symbol for ferrous Iron but I couldnt find any link stating that gold and iron were ever alloyed for jewelry... I think a magnet test would prove or disprove.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Heres a link that alloys a small percentage of gold with iron for castings but it doesnt mention for jewelry. http://chestofbooks.com/crafts/mechanics/Workshop-Receipts-3/Iron-Alloys.html

 

[gargreen18]

I dont really know either. I think Fe is the symbol for ferrous Iron but I couldnt find any link stating that gold and iron were ever alloyed for jewelry... I think a magnet test would prove or disprove.

There is a Santa Fe jewelry company... could be that. But I think they are only suppliers. Who knows. I give up.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

A closeup picture of the trademark might keep up the interest and lead to an ID, otherwise this thread will fade into oblivion.

How did that magnet test go?

 

[PChammer]

Just updating. I was in the middle of a move during the time some of my posts were made, couldn't respond but I believe this one is solved.

Thank You,

Paul

 

[thrillathahunt]

The FE-2 is simply a "makers mark" ....could be any one of hundreds maybe thousands of companies who made non-custom rings.

 

[Breezie]

I agree the FE-2 is the maker's mark. Actually, I think the "2" stand for Jr.,the son of FE. So instead of searching maker's marks with a "2," try just the FE. Breezie

 

[taz42o]

I do not know what your marks mean . If It was gold/Iron alloy it would appear blue.
They do alloy Gold and iron for jewelery it is called blue gold. It is 75% gold and 25%iron.

Blue gold was first produced in 1980’s in Switzerland by Ludwig Mueller. The manufacturing technology is protected by a patent but it is known that the blue metal is formed by combining gold with iron. First azure gold products were presented in 1994 and one year later they were brought to Poland to be presented at Jewellery Fair in Warsaw. Blue Gold is still a novelty in jeweller’s trade and therefore it is highly demanded by the jewellers. The market is slowly accustomed to the fact that gold does not need to be yellow. Blue gold is considered more an additional ornamental element, similarly to a gemstone. There is no practice to make products of blue gold only. It is composed with yellow or white gold, platinum or diamonds.

http://www.google.com/patents/about?id=6-EpAAAAEBAJ&dq=blue+gold+alloy