Is this a plated ring, or 8K?

[Wyalusingjim]

 

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[ARC]

Looks gold filled by the photos... but the "8" gives pause... That is not a Euro hallmark i recognize and would more than likely be marked with "333" if it were from Euro.

 

[Wyalusingjim]

Looks gold filled by the photos... but the "8" gives pause... That is not a Euro hallmark i recognize and would more than likely be marked with "333" if it were from Euro.

At first glance I assumed it was plated due to the amount of corrosion, but after cleaning with vinegar the corroded areas appeared to be gold as well. The ring was deep, likely buried 100 years or more, and I've never seen plating hold up that well, usually just a few flakes left. I've also dug 10K corroded rings. Could it be that 8K leaches copper after enough time?

 

[xr7ator]

Hmm. I see 18, not 8 and plated over brass, imo. Brass will shine up very nicely.

 

[Wyalusingjim]

Hmm. I see 18, not 8 and plated over brass, imo. Brass will shine up very nicely.

Could be. I'll take it to my LCS next time I'm in the mood for bullion and let him test it.

 

[ARC]

Hmm. I see 18, not 8 and plated over brass, imo. Brass will shine up very nicely.

Duh... i see it too now... must have not had enough coffee and was with one eye closed.

:P

 

[Wyalusingjim]

Duh... i see it too now... must have not had enough coffee and was with one eye closed.

:P

In the pic it's not real clear, but the first character doesn't match the 8, and to me looks more like an f or a p

 

[park pirate]

I see 18k but looks to be plated ..

 

[ConceptualizedNetherlandr]

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