Featured What are these bitty gold rings?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by drg642, Feb 25, 2024.

  1. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    All these "rings" are small sizes, most 2 - 4, test 14K and have little set gemstones. They are not rigid. Most are pretty flexible like a neck or bracelet chain. I guess they are midi/knuckle rings? Or what else could they be? They came from the estate of a woman who had a store, maybe in the 80s or 90s, but I'm not sure of the time frame. Any ideas appreciated!
    Excuse the human hand in the photo, but seemed to be the best way to show them.

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  2. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    Childrens jewelry, most likely.
     
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  3. stracci

    stracci Well-Known Member

    As a little kid, I would've laid on the tracks for a sapphire one!
     
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  4. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    That makes sense. Thanks! Were midi rings even a thing back then?
     
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  5. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

  6. LauraGarnet02

    LauraGarnet02 Well-Known Member

  7. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    Well there you go, chain rings for children. Thanks everyone.

    Do you think these would be saleable to adults as midi rings?
     
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  8. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Some look like baby bracelets, but it's hard to get a clear idea of size from photo.
     
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  9. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

  10. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    Ditto.
    Ick... hopefully no one's tried them on!
     
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  11. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    They are all rings, nothing anywhere near bracelet size.

    I will probably try to sell them in my showcase at the mall as kids rings or adult midi rings, but I'm gonna pass on the toe ring thing. I second your ick.
     
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  12. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I was thinking toe rings too.
     
  13. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    Pinkie rings, as well. Mine are about 2.5-3 size. These are really adorable!
     
  14. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    14 K.........hard to know if a market exists.....but they will melt !!!!;)
     
  15. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    I thought about melting them, but would rather not. I did a rough calculation, and could probably get at least 2 times melt if there is a market for them.
     
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  16. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    I get that....but who's wearing these now ?
    and how would you sell them.......one at a time.....in pairs ???

    So, the quick nickel , or the slow dime....;)
     
  17. mirana

    mirana Well-Known Member

    I'd wear them! I think the uniqueness helps. Can't hurt to try retail for a bit and see how they do.
     
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  18. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    what r they worth apiece ?
     
  19. drg642

    drg642 Well-Known Member

    I just put some in my mall showcase at $65 each. Stacked them up on a ring form so they show up well and don't take up a lot of room. I'd get about $20 each in scrap. I'm in no hurry to get them sold, so we'll see what happens.
     
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  20. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    good luck !!!!
     
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