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Is this really a 22ct gold ring?

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  • shaun_from_Africa
    shaun_from_Africa Posts: 12,858 Forumite
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  • Hi

    It looks to me like the ring has been pieced possibly with the wrong solder but the joins are poor. It can be repaired with a laser for a seemless join or 22ct solder, which wont cost much. You are welcome to post it to us for us to quote you.:j
  • greeneye
    greeneye Posts: 801 Forumite
    edited 19 May 2011 at 12:32PM
    ghmoore wrote: »
    Hi

    It looks to me like the ring has been pieced possibly with the wrong solder but the joins are poor. It can be repaired with a laser for a seemless join or 22ct solder, which wont cost much. You are welcome to post it to us for us to quote you.:j

    I've got these 6 great big heavy bricks of gold coloured metal that my German great grandfather left my mum.I've been meaning for years to find out what they are...I just use them as door stops.
    I think he was a high ranking Officer during the war (not something we like to talk about) and he retired to South America.
    Could I send them to you for evaluation?
    They're too heavy for special delivery. So thought I might just use standard parcels, don't even have to bother with a signature then. :j
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