Hi Richard thanks for writing in with the following hallmark question:
" I bought this ring as gold but do not recognize the hallmark, can you help?"
Richard, your local jeweler can acid test the metal for you to determine the metal content.
If you would like us to research the hallmark for you:
could you please attach three phots and send to the following email address: yvonnehammoudaATmacDOTcom
One photo should be the actual marks
The second that of the entire item, and
The third that of a larger area surrounding the mark
Also any information in relation to the following:
1. When and how acquired, for example: inherited from grandma 10 years ago when she was in her 80s OR purchased at a Flea Market or Auction 6 years ago OR picked it up at a Garage Sale from a French family 2 years ago etc
2. Any related family history that may help in focusing our research to a particular Period or Region, for example: I remember seeing it at my grandma's house since I was a little child while still in Virginia OR my grandma brought it with her from Germany in the 1950s OR my husband found it at a Flea Market in Oregon 20 years ago etc
3. Any other information you may have already discovered and any other details that will help.
