Was hunting today at a 1857 house, whos the original owners name was JOAB MERSHON. I found this ring with a J engraved on the top, its very heavy ring but no gold stamp on it, but im sure its gold because of the weight, and the engraving is very weird, i guess i need to take it to a jewlery shop to find out. it was eight inches down and i about gave up thank god for a pinpointer. thanks for looking happy hunting to all bryan