Gold is a soft metal and an 18k is very soft. You didn't mention the thickness of the ring and it must be assumed since it broke it was very thin. You could try to return it to the shop where it was purchased if it is new and hasn't been abused.
yes any ring of gold or jewelry can be melted and make it into any other item of gold however is not recommended because you can get porous on the piece the rite way is make it from new gold,what you are doing is getting what we called scrap metal and make something new.
Either platinum or gold can be plated to match the other
A gold ring stamped with "10kng" indicates that the ring is made of 10 karat gold, which means it contains 41.7% pure gold mixed with other metals for durability. The "ng" likely stands for "new gold" or could be a manufacturer’s mark. This stamp is important for identifying the quality and authenticity of the gold used in the piece.
DASON means the ring was made by Davidson of New York
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Probably the only kind of a ring that you can wear without "breaking out" or "turning color" is gold or platinum.
NJ10k inside a Josten's ring typically stands for "New Jersey" and "10 karats," indicating that the ring is made of 10-karat gold. Josten's is a company known for creating class rings and other custom jewelry, and the marking signifies the ring's origin and gold purity.
Instead of a ring, a gold pocket watch was given to players for winning their first World Series in 1923.
The value of a garnet ring marked DASON 10K would depend on factors such as the quality of the garnet, the craftsmanship of the ring, and current market conditions. However, the presence of the 10K marking suggests that the ring is made of 10 karat gold, which is a lower purity gold alloy. It's recommended to have the ring appraised by a jeweler to determine its specific value.
The value of the gold will be based on the WEIGHT of the ring- a large man's ring could weigh twice what a small woman's ring would weigh. The current price (3 March 2017) for 10K gold is $16.55 per gram. The price of a new 10K narrow women's ring on Amazon is about $49. If selling a ring to a jeweler or pawnbroker, it would be discounted by roughly half of the retail value. They have to make a profit when reselling it.
When you mix copper and gold, you create a new alloy called rose gold. The copper gives the gold its pink hue, resulting in a unique and popular metal for jewelry-making. The exact color and properties of the alloy can vary depending on the ratios of copper and gold used in the mixture.
New gold watches by Sultana can cost $500 or more, but for a vintage watch your best bet would be to have it appraised.