Antique Platinum Filgree Ring
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Antique Platinum Ring Question: I recently purchased an antique platinum filigree diamond engagement ring.
Hallmarks of the Southwest (Schiffer Book for Collectors)
Price: $30.04 USD
It has hallmarks located on the inside of the band.
I've been unable to find any markings that look similar.
The marks include a triangle (delta shaped), an uppercase K, and what appears to be a crescent.
There are other marks, but I can't readily see what they are. Could any of these help identify the origin of the ring?
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Answer: G'day and many thanks for your query.
The sort answer is YES!
The long answer is 'But it will take you a very long time.'
The Crescent mark has been used by many countries while the date letter 'K' should (once you track down the country - and then the assay office) give you a date.
The triangle will be a Town Mark or similar, but as there is NO WORLD registry of marks it becomes very difficult.
There is a complimentary Hallmarking course here:
http://hallmarks.jewellery-antiques.com/
or you might like to try the excellent websites (you will need lots of time) here: http://www.925-1000.com/
You might also like to add this query to my blog at http://how2valuejewelry.com/ as other may have had a similar problem. Can't hurt anyway and who knows what answers you may get.
Hope this helps...
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