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Found in a bag of scrap jewelry from an antique store. It is hollow, used to be a pin from the markings I can see and was made into a crude ring at some point. It tests between 18-22k gold, I am positive as I have sanded the back way down and dropped the acid directly one it but no reaction. If it was stamped, it was likely on the pin mount or it’s older than that. I have polished in the process of figuring out if it is gold or not. It seems to be made from a front plate and a back plate that are joined together on the sides. The ring band is adjustable and made of 950 silver.

I found this ring in a bag of jewelry scraps I got at an antique store. It is pretty light and hollow. Used to be a brooch but was made into a ring at some point. I test everything as a rule but was certain this was either plated or brass based on how it sounds when I tap it. Well. It holds under 10,14, 18 and 22k acid. Both the top and the bottom. The ring base itself is sterling silver. I sanded the bottom way down and dripped 14 and 18k acid directly on it and zero reaction. The 22k acid left a dark spot but no fizzing or anything. The acid is brand new and I tested it on a brass plate that immediately fizzed and turned green. I then sanded spots down and it’s gold throughout. Could this actually be gold and just has a weird tinny sound because it is hollow and the two pieces are so thin?

I have not seen one like this before. Could it have be added later?

Found in a bag of costume jewelry that I thrifted. It holds under 14k acid and does react with direct application. I think there may be some rose gold or copper accent on the front but not sure.

The ring is light, it feels like you are holding an empty Nespresso pod or something. I think it might be in the spirit of Hinduism but I am not sure. The band seems like an after market alteration for sure. There are small marks next to the place where the band meets the amulet maybe a hallmark, maybe.

Edit: I think actually upon doing some more research, the ring may be made of Panchaloha, a five metal alloy made of gold, silver, copper, iron and zinc. The metals represent the five elements of nature.

What do you guys think?

Also, I’m aware that polishing vintage jewelry is bad. I got it at Savers for $5 and it was scratched so badly it was un-wearable.

Edit: Wow! I think the input is overwhelming pro satin. Thanks guys! Too many comments to respond to each one but thanks!!

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I am hoping for some possible provenances/time periods as well as if any items are possibly rare or valuable. I’m planning to put them in a frame and would leave out anything more valuable to avoid breaking. Also looking for answers on what the other items are!

Last photo is the tin that the smaller arrowheads were packed in. The larger ones were in plastic cases with foam liners.

Found these arrow/spear heads inside a tin in a box of fossils, sharks teeth and minerals/mining equipment in a corner of an antique store. Owner said it belonged to a very wealthy miner who collected things he found while prospecting. In addition to the arrowheads, I found some pottery shards, weird tiny round pots and what looks like a knife or wand that is made out of what looks like some kind of selenite/gypsum mineral.

I am hoping for some possible provenances/time periods as well as if any items are possibly rare or valuable. I’m planning to put them in a frame and would leave out anything more valuable to avoid breaking. Also looking for answers on what the other items are!

Last photo is the tin that the smaller arrowheads were packed in. The larger ones were in plastic cases with foam liners.

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We are identical twins by the way so we always send double yolk photos to each other.