1700s ring or 1970s ring?

[kapidr]

I found this ring while metal detecting near the site of a 1777 71st Scottish regiment sunken ship. Is it possible it's from that era or is it more likely a recent drop? How can I find out how old it is? Can you tell by the stamp in the ring?

[agphile]

I read the mark as STERLING which would not be found on an 18th century item but is used in the 20th century and since.

[kapidr]

According to this website the word STERLING was used by the Irish in the 1700's Anyone know more about this?

http://www.925-1000.com/IrishProvincial_OV.html

[dognose]

Hi,

Welcome to the Forum.

The style/font of the word 'STERLING' is very 20th century to my eyes.

Trev.

[Luci]

In my opinion your ring can be dated to ~1900 (1890-1920). The style ist Jugendstil/ Art Nouveau.