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Hallmark question

  • 31-12-2013 6:26pm
    #1
    angelfire9
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    I was left a ring as a bequest in a will
    It was an engagement ring modern not antique as far as I know
    There are two sets of markings on the inside
    One is "1930" which i think (from google) is related to the diamond? and the other is the set of gold hallmarks :
    CO'G, something I can't make out, E,9,375
    I reckon COG was the jeweller and it's 9ct gold
    Any idea if it's worth something other than sentimental value?

    Can post pics if it would help?
    Don't really want to go into town to get it valued if it's only costume value


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  • #2
    coylemj
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    '375' would indicate 0.375 which is 3/8 or 9/24 so 9 ct. as you say.

    A hallmark consists of a number of small rectangles next to each other, the first one indicates the Assay Office where the item was hallmarked, an image of Hibernia for Dublin, an anchor for Birmingham and so on. Can you see anything that resembles a hallmark?


  • #3
    angelfire9
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    coylemj wrote: »
    '375' would indicate 0.375 which is 3/8 or 9/24 so 9 ct. as you say.

    A hallmark consists of a number of small rectangles next to each other, the first one indicates the Assay Office where the item was hallmarked, an image of Hibernia for Dublin, an anchor for Birmingham and so on. Can you see anything that resembles a hallmark?

    Yes, the 2nd marking is Hibernia ( had to get the microscope out) so I have
    CO'G (or possibly CO'C), Hibernia, E, 9, 375 on one side and 1930 on the other


  • #4
    coylemj
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    'E' is probably the date letter which would tell you when it was stamped (assayed) in the Dublin office, it won't have any real bearing on the value. I can't find a modern date chart, you'd need to post a photo of the hallmark or take it into your local jeweller and they'd be able to tell you. I can see an E (in capitals with straight lines) in 1946, would that be about the vintage?

    Unless the stone is valuable, I can't imagine that a 9 ct. ring is worth very much.


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