“Platinume” instead of “platinum” hallmark on antique ring?

[Pinkmartini87]

Hi all,

I’m stumped by a “platinume” stamp on the inside of a band (also engraved Aug 1924):

Is platinume the same as platinum? I did a quick search and platinume may be Romanian? But does not fit with the obviously non-Romanian “Aug” inscription.

Poor quality vendor photos:

 

[VRBeauty]

“Platinume” also comes up as German, in which case “Aug” would fit.

Are there any other markings in the ring?

 

[Pinkmartini87]

“Platinume” also comes up as German, in which case “Aug” would fit.

Are there any other markings in the ring?

Thank you! Much better than when I used google translate lol.

Nope, just the date and platinume.

 

[VRBeauty]

If it’s German, it’s likely that the band served as both a wedding ring and an engagement ring. It would have been worn on the left hand during the engagement, then moved to the right hand after the wedding - and the engraved date probably represents the date of the engagement, rather than the wedding.

 

[Pinkmartini87]

@VRBeauty Many thanks for the helpful and interesting insight!

 

[MaisOuiMadame]

Sorry @Pinkmartini87 , "platinume" isn't German. Platinum in German is "Platin" . Generally German platinum hallmarks are
Pt (insert percentage)

 

[Roselina]

No, that is def not German. It would be Platin then if written out.

 

[Pinkmartini87]

@kipari and @Roselina Thank you both! Back to the drawing board then...

 

[Roselina]

I have been wondering, if those inscriptions in some „antique“ wedding rings might have been added later. Some sellers have loads of similar rings and many have similar inscriptions. Just a thought.

 

[Pinkmartini87]

@Roselina Good point! May be true. Always good to have some reasonable doubt esp when it comes to a plethora of “antiques” peddled by one vendor.