SS runes black enamel ring

[ArtSS]

Hello guys! I have an opportunity to buy this ring. As of now I have only these poor photos. Personally I like it but I've never owned similar ring so any opinion would be greatly appreciated Greetings, Artur

[odal]

Bad pics are allways no good sign.
A pattern i don`t know.
Perfect pics should be standart in this price range.
So be careful.

[Gwar]

Bad pics are allways no good sign.
A pattern i don`t know.
Perfect pics should be standart in this price range.
So be careful.

Words of wisdom !!

[Wagriff]

I've never seen this particular style either, although I've seen and handled many of the black enamels. It's marked "800", but it's appearance almost is that of a plated ring, with much yellowing of brassing showing. I would be Extremely cautious over this ring.

[SpitfireVb]

I agree that caution is warranted here. Any provenance? How trustworthy is the seller? I have enamel SA and SS rings similar to those posted a few weeks ago here by Wagriff, Odal and Lokvar. Haven't seen this variant before.

[CBH]

I believe William's statement of a plated 800 marked ring truly sinks this item .

[ArtSS]

Thanks for all responses guys! They were really helpful. I thought totally the same about plating, it looks exactly the same like period brass rings plated silver. I will pass on this one. Other people advice is needed, especially when it's about items that you really want to buy. Nonetheless I will keep looking, someday I will find the right one for my collection. Art

[Watchdog]

I agree with everything said above but would go further and say that even in these poor pics the brass beneath the heavily worn plating sticks out like a sore thumb!
To mark an item as 800 grade silver when it isn't can be nothing other than a deception.

Well done for posting here to ask opinion and you do right to pass on it.

Regards

Mark