Value, what steps should I take.

zbrown210 · Nov 8, 2015

So I found this a couple weeks ago and it my first real gold find. After research I'm almost positive it's rose gold (14k) which is why it doesn't have that golden luster. Should I get it appraised if so at what kind of establishment (jewelry store, pawn shop). I want to reinvest it's worth back into my hobby but where if it's worth anything substantial should I sell it? Lastly any ideas of value?

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NectarDetector · Nov 8, 2015

My unprofessional opinion is that it's actually brass and was probably once gold plated.

Cool find, get it looked at by a jeweler...

ohiochris · Nov 8, 2015

Rose gold is a gold/copper mix and will tarnish. Only a percentage of the metal is gold. I dont know what percentage. Nice find though.

toyboy · Nov 8, 2015

Why don't you take an old toothbrush and some flitz polish to it and see if the gold color
Comes back.

amc rulz · Nov 9, 2015

Unless it's 24k, all gold has copper content for durability.
14k is normally 58.3% gold.

A jeweler should be able to test that ring for gold.

Captain Silver · Nov 9, 2015

The first step should be to get a test kit for checking future finds...that ring is not gold.

Dirtfishin · Nov 9, 2015

Clean it up and get it tested, ie. pawn shop, then try to sell on here. Congrats cool looking ring.

zbrown210 · Nov 9, 2015

Went and had it tested, the verdict is...plated. Darn, oh well tomorrow is a new day never know what the dirt holds.

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