Dating an old ring

Hello,

I would like to date an old ring that I have. Any information would be welcome (also on the stone: glass?, natural stone?). Many thanks.

 

PS. For the size, 3cm high in total, diameter of the stone 2cm.

 

It is hard to tell from the pictures but it looks like you have green copper oxide going on which would indicate it is a brass ring. If it is brass, than it most likely is a glass stone. Not sure of date.

 

That high setting is often 1960s-70s, I think. A bit too recent for my jewellery interest/knowledge, so someone may have to correct me.

Chloe, could you tell us what the metal is, so we have something to go by? In its current state it is difficult to tell what the exact colour even is.
It could be a copper alloy, but silver for jewellery is also alloyed with copper, which could account for the green oxidation. It could occur on ca .830 fineness or lower. If the ring is silver, that is.
If the ring is a copper alloy, the stone is glass.

 

Hello, thanks very much for your comments, that's great!

It's more of a gold colour (so probably brass).

 

Yes, very likely, brass and glass.

 

Hello, thanks very much! I'm never sure whether to clean up old pieces of jewelry or whether to leave them "in their juice"?

 

Clean the poor thing, a bath is warm water with a little dish soap and a brush with a soft toothbrush won't hurt it. dry thoroughly.

Never do that with rhinestones but for this ring will be fine.

 

Get that thing in vinegar! It might be a bit earlier but those adjustable ones are usually sixties ish.

 

Thanks very much for all your replies. Sounds like bath time then!