Wow!
What a hunt. South Bay? We're not finding much in Santa Cruz... everything seems sanded. You certainly found a sweet spot! I've seen two of those "ugly" T&CO rings tonight and now I covet one... oh wait, what Commandment was that? Bless me Father for I have sinned... there... I feel better!
Any idea what the blue stone is? Topaz? The color is very rich... The darker the better!