Welsh Gold, - any experts?

[Romilly]

We did a tour of the Gwynfynydd Mines, Dolgellau in 1992 or '93. At that time they gave us all hammers & little bags, & told us that we could have a bash at getting our own gold!! Its all closed down now...& if it wasnt, I expect the health & safety brigade would be onto that like a shot(!)

We tried to find the mine site on our last visit, but no luck:-(

Romilly.

[liverpool lass]

I have my mums wedding ring made from Welsh Gold. She got married in 1947 and swears it was made from the same gold batch as the Queens!!

[Lazylover]

I have a welsh gold ring, it was given to me just before they closed the mines. As far as I understand it the mine was closed to ensure that there would always be enough gold for the Royal families wedding rings - which, as a proud welsh lass i find extreamly irritating.

I recently told my boyfriend that if i had a choice i'd want my engagement ring to be welsh gold too - it was only after he'd looked at prices he went quiet 

I'll just have to hold out for my mother's eternity ring!!!

[BigPitBaby]

I am among  the lucky few to have a Welsh Gold Wedding ring. Mine is Clogau Gold - I also have a bracelet and a Welsh Dragon charm!

Take a look at the hallmark inside the Wedding Bands - you should be able to spot a Welsh symbol, such as the Leek, a Spinning Wheel, Welsh Lady etc. Any jeweller worth his salt should be able to trace your jewellery from that and tell you more about it.

Not sure that information will help anyone but it's good to chat about such rarities!!