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It has a big oval ruby stone (birthstone i assume).
On the back of the gold setting it says PAT. 8,802,945
do u have any idea what that means?
Thank you!
Answer: G'day and many thanks for your query
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Firstly don't assume that a big (or small) red or reddish colored gemstone is a ruby. There are many colored gems - including glass - which it might be.
You will need to get your local FRIENDLY gemologist/jeweler to take a quick look at it and get it tested first.
There may be a fee for this - shop around.
Also the hallmarks don't mean anything in jewelry circles either. Many people have their initials or the initials and dates of a loved one engraved inside jewelry.
What was your Grandfather's name?
Is he PAT or did he know a PAT?
The numbers are not standard quality marks like 375 for 9 carat gold or 925 for Sterling Silver - so they may be a date
They might even be a Swiss Bank account number (I'd stick with that for a great talking point and a good laugh) right the way through to a Military number. Who knows?
It is NOT standard jewelry marks anyway.
The PAT should NOT be mistaken for PLAT which is a mark to indicate Platinum. Beware - get it tested.
You might like to add this query to my blog at http://how2valuejewelry.com/ as other may have had a similar problem. Can't hurt anyway and who knows what answers you may get.
Hope this helps...
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