Old gold engraved ring? - how old?

Trunkman

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I found this engraved ring at a 1700s homestead I've been detecting.

The original homesteaders had a daughter who's name started with an H. She was born in 1806.

Its pretty small. It barely fit my wife's pinky and she has thin fingers.

Any ideas on how old it is? Is it gold, gold plated, brass? How do you tell?

All opinions are appreciated!
 

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Definitely gold plated.
From the looks of the ring and engraving, I would guess early 1900s from my experience. But I am not an expert.
It also looks like a K to me.

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That salmon color is what brass looks like when it's been in the ground a long time. Definitely gold plated, but still a cool find.
 
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