ring that says sterling but looks plated?

[traderoftreasures]

Sterling isn't a plating is it? I found this ring and it says sterling but appears to be plated? Do they do that? what do you think the stones would be?

 

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[NGE]

yes it could be sterling. Some companies put a Rodium plating on the silver to retard tarnishing. Now figure this one out, I dug a ring that says inside the band " sterling foil " what a hoot.......NGE

 

[steelheadwill]

Agree With Nowgittineverything, That's a nice old ring, My guess 1920s
Great find!!