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, white gold can be melted down and re-used to make a new ring. This process involves heating the white gold to a high temperature until it becomes molten, then pouring it into a mold to create the desired shape for the new ring.
Either platinum or gold can be plated to match the other
"Dason" does not have a specific meaning inside a 10k gold ring. It could potentially be a brand, designer, or personal engraving chosen by the owner of the ring.
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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.
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.
All depending if it is new wedding ring solid color white gold costs $80 thru $140 U.S.D. per gram. But if it is yellow gold metal alloys 18k cost $40 thru $60 per gram; not Diamonds include. Only the white gold have better life guaranties!
SKAL is the mark of Skalet Manufacturing Co. Inc. New York, makers of gold jewelry findings in the mid to late 20th century.