Gold Masonic Ring Markings

[Slims22]

Hi, I have a vintage Masonic gold ring. The marking looks like it has been scratched and I can't tell if it's 14k or 4k or 24k.  Can someone please tell me what the sideways W or M stands for? I don't know anything about gold and was looking to maybe sell the ring but wanted to know how I could find out if it's 14k or something else. Thank you 

[ShineyMagpie]

Hmm interesting, I have not heard of 4K gold before, that's no to say it doesn't exist. The markings that are there are clear and defined. There is a chance it was marked 14K but I believe due to how it has been marked compared to rest that someone has tried to "scratch in" a 1 to make it 14k. Not enough width for it to be a 2 (24k). If you are not too precious about the ring take it to a jewelers, they can do an acid test to confirm 14k or not. I'm not an expert just offering my thoughts, be interested to hear others.

[Happypanda88]

As mentioned above, best to take it to a jeweller to have it verified. The colour of the ring doesn't look like .999 gold, so not 24K. My guess is  14K judging by the colour alone. But as you are thinking of selling, why not pop into the jewellers and ask if they would be interested in buying the ring. That way, they'll likely do tests and possibly give you a price. If not satified, then you can tell them you'll think it over.

I don't know whether masonic rings are highly sought after on the market.  Someone on here might know or you can check on ebay sold listings and have a look.

[Norskgeld]

Being a masonic ring surely it has to be 33k!! ☺️

[Britannia47]

Try your own research ….’Masonic 14K Gold ring’  Looks pretty common. Good luck.