Gold diamond ring or costume?

[Gregg3131]

Took a day off from detecting to take my daughter strawberry picking and she found this in the patch(go figure!!). I know nothing about jewelry but thinking this is just costume jewelry. Anyway to tell? No markings seems fairly light.

 

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[EccentricInTexas]

It looks plated to me. First I'd check it with a magnet. It also doesn't look as finished as a gold item would normally be. But you never know I have been surprised by stuff before.

 

[Gregg3131]

Does not stick to magnet but I did run my detector over it and it rings solid 80 on T2 when gold normally is in 50s but I really never dig jewelry so dont know

 

[SD51]

Gold would have markings on the inside of the band...

 

[Terry Soloman]

If you have to ask, it's fake.

 

[Gregg3131]

If you have to ask, it's fake.

Terry you make no sense

 

[invent4hir]

I think it is costume because I can't imagine putting that many "diamonds" in an unmarked band that doesn't ring up as at least 10K gold on your T2. It is still cool, and if the original owner can't be found, it would make a nice accessory for your daughter.

 

[Kray Gelder]

Yeah, no marks, probably gold plated brass and cz's.

 

[Reanm8er]

Greetings Gregg! In a close-up photo it doesn't show the telltale small scratches visible in genuine gold. A simple test when testing products are unavailable, with clean hands take the ring and rub it briskly between your thumb and forefinger. See if they smell like brass? Base metal will oxidize right through a plated layer of gold. But don't forget, it's treasure to her and always will be. Sometimes "I'm not sure, but it's very pretty." is the best answer!

Best wishes!

 

[Gregg3131]

Thx all

 

[Johncoho]

It does appear to be plated with the plating wearing off on the sharp edges.