The rings that you are asking about has the Indian Chief hallmark and was made by the Henry Wexel Co. I believe that the Henry Wexel Co. was in business from 1897 until 1907. As I undertsand, the 1/30 - 14 KT that is in the ring that I have means that it is 30% gold and the R.G.P. means it is Rolled Gold Plated. I am not sure what the metal underneath the gold would be.
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iNDIAN HEAD Ring Value by: Penny J
I was given a ring with August birthstone in it on the inside it is stamped sterling and at the end of sterling it has an Indian head I would like to know the value of it if possible
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I too found in WA state by: chandra
I found mine in a box of family stuff it has the union head then says 1/100 10k rgb it looks like gold maybe rgb stands for rose gold band as the color has a pinkish overtone instead of stark gold. Never had it tested, found it a week ago. No jewels just the band. I think 1/100 means 100 were made and it's the 1st of 100 but not sure. Let me know what you all find.
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I have the same stamp by: Leila G
I have a vintage engagement ring that is sterling silver with the exact same stamp! It has a large center stone that a jeweler confirmed was not a diamond but thought it might be a topaz or a sapphire. No one has been able to tell me anything about the headdress stamp though. I've scoured the internet and been to 3 different Jewelers and nothing. Please! let me know if you find out anything. This ring was found in my grandfathers toolbox that's been in a barn for at least 20 years, so who knows how long he actually had it.
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exact ring as pictured by Jean in New York... by: Anonymous
I recently picked this from my 95+ y.o. Grandmother's estate. It was in a pile of old costume jewelry. My Family all hails from Southeastern Wisconsin, for over 100 years, & Germany before that. I too am curious about it but haven't had a chance yet to have a jeweler look at it. Good luck!
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Another cheif head ring - 14krgr by: Anonymous
I have a really similar ring, except i have 6 small stones on the top of it, they resemble diamonds, but I have yet to get it looked at. A friend of mine was digging up north in the oil fields and came upon it and gave it to me. On the inside it says 1/30 along with 14 krgr and then follows the chief head. I'm highly curious on where it came from or what time it's from.
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Massachusetts Jewelry Manufacturer by: Anonymous
The name of the company that used this type of Indian head mark was H. Wexel & Co., a small jewelry company around the turn of the century in Attleboro, Massachusetts.
They advertised products like buttons, studs and jewelry.
The mark does not designate the type of metal used.
They were only in business from ca 1896-1904.
Without knowing the metal, I cannot give you a value. Find a jeweler that will test it for you.
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Native American Head Profile by: Anonymous
Native American marks are not this easiest hallmarks to determine. There are also silversmiths that used an Indian head mark.
By the way, your jeweler should have tested your ring for free.
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found one metal detecting by: Jones
I was wandering if anyones found out more i found one 2 months ago while metal detecting like ring in pic exactly with the indian head mark had it looked at said looked like gold but it stuck to a really powerful magnet so any help would be app
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Indian head ring by: Adventure Girl
I was just given a plain gold ring with the same maker's stamp as well.
Any chance of a photo? Thanks Support Team www.antique-jewelry-investor.com
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Henry Wexel & Co by: Anonymous
It could be an Antique Ring, See the following thread about an Indian head. H. Wexel & Co of Attleboro, MA US.
I also have one, it also has diamonds around the base and one in the middle of the ring.
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INDIAN HEAD MARKING by: Anonymous
I have an engagement ring with a indian head full dress inside, 10k gold. looks like a diamond but haven't had it checked, spots for 2 stones either side no stones.
It came from my G-Grandmothers things.
She came from Midland Ontario Canada
Be great if someone knew the origin of these rings.
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i have a ring that looks just the same by: sarah
My grandmother left me a ring that looks just like this ring have y'all found anything out about it?
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Indian head marking by: Anonymous
I also found a ring in my Great Grandmothers old jewellery box it is 10k rose gold with a diamond solitaire and has a Indian head marking.
Very curious about it and haven't been able to get any information on it.
Most jewellers have no idea about it's origin.
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Location? by: Anonymous
Have exact same ring. Maybe from the West or from the midwest. Have family from both areas. Trying to figure the origins out. Where were your grandparents located?
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I have the same ring! by: Kathy
Hi there, I have the exact same ring and no history on it-it was found years ago in WA state on my grandparents property- did u ever find out more on it?
Where was your grandmother from-maybe it would give us the location and we can find out more. Don't know when u posted your question, but reply back on here if you can offer any more info. Thanks
