Hit another gold ring! 13 diamonds in it.

Skippy SH13 · Nov 23, 2017

But.. it's the SmALLEST gold ring I've ever found! Same elementary school I was working that I found the two silver rings (my last thread post).

It rang up a solid 52, which surprised me, when I pulled it. Must have been the big B on it that triggered such a high VDI. I actually thought it was silver, ringing up so low because it was tiny. Brought it home, cleaned it up, and spit tested it for silver (with foil)> No stink. Figured it was just a junker.

Then, as I was cleaning it up, I took a close look at the stones under a loupe (because I was looking for markings), and discovered each of the 13 stones was actually SET. There's no way they'd do that to a cheapo little kid ring, they'd be glued in.

So, I pulled out the gold test kit, and checked for both 10K and 14K. 14K instantly disappeared. The 10K held solid.

Then went on to test the stones. They're all real diamonds. Good grief. .65 grams 10K with real diamonds. I'll bet it sold new for about $40. LOL There's only about $11 in gold in the thing.

Still though. It's gold! Sure beats finding a junker.

Ring #185 for the year is gold #14...

I'll take it!

Cheers,

Skippy

sandgroper · Nov 23, 2017

Yep, gold is gold, nice find!

woodbutcher · Nov 23, 2017

Great save! Golds far and few for me..Congrats

Whirly321 · Nov 23, 2017

Well, that is a pleasant surprise!

Bagelbites · Nov 24, 2017

Nice job Skippy. Your "ring finding guide" helped me so much when I was starting out. You are a gifted hunter, that's for sure.

Skippy SH13 · Nov 24, 2017

Bagelbites said:
Nice job Skippy. Your "ring finding guide" helped me so much when I was starting out. You are a gifted hunter, that's for sure.

Glad to know it helped.

I'm in "winter mode" right now, gridding massive fields to pick up whatever is there. Every year, I find a few pieces like this, just out in the middle of the field. I have no idea (or even an inclination) of why this ring would have been where it was... just fell off while a kid was playing!

Gridding is a great way to really pull whatever is out there, into your pouch... but it can sure be boring. Lately, though, I've been clearing $3-4 an hour in clad, with not much trash, so while it "Seems boring" it's actually been pretty good!

Cheers,

Skippy

Mud-puppy · Nov 24, 2017

Cool! I remember the day I had complete confidence in the Pro was when it hit a POINT 4gr ring like a train! They sure love sniffing out gold! You do to I see...A match made in Heaven! Good one Skip!

Waveoff · Nov 24, 2017

Nice! Gold is gold. Congrats on another one!

Stiffwrists · Nov 27, 2017

Bagelbites said:
Nice job Skippy. Your "ring finding guide" helped me so much when I was starting out. You are a gifted hunter, that's for sure.

Where do I find said "ring finding guide"? I'm interested. I DO seem to have a knack for finding junk rings. Good job on the little gold!

JackalopeZL1 · Nov 27, 2017

Nice!!

Ice Scratcher · Nov 27, 2017

Way to go, good thing we don't have size regulations...

No limits either lol...

Congrats!

<°)))>{

Tired Rooster · Nov 28, 2017

Very nice little ring...good find!

Skippy SH13 · Nov 28, 2017

Mud-puppy said:
Cool! I remember the day I had complete confidence in the Pro was when it hit a POINT 4gr ring like a train! They sure love sniffing out gold! You do to I see...A match made in Heaven! Good one Skip!

I think the AT PRo is a master at sniffing out gold... especially when it's in a ROUND shape. That stuff just hits like a cast-iron pan... Love it.

Skippy SH13 · Nov 28, 2017

Stiffwrists said:
Where do I find said "ring finding guide"? I'm interested. I DO seem to have a knack for finding junk rings. Good job on the little gold!

You can find my post here:
http://metaldetectingforum.com/showthread.php?t=245454

Cheers,

Skippy

GroundSweeper · Nov 28, 2017

Golds gold Skip and it puts a smile on! Congrats!

MrNovice · Nov 28, 2017

Wow, that is tiny. I bet little Betty or Beatrice or Becky sure is missing her ring right about now, but finders keepers matey! :pirate:

Gold is gold, and ice is twice as nice! Congratz!

Ice Scratcher · Nov 28, 2017

ATP?

I'll bet she still hollered at it?

I've got 2 rings at .4 grams my smallest, but even smaller gold like pendants at .2 g..(picked out of iron)

<°)))>{

Skippy SH13 · Nov 29, 2017

Ice Scratcher said:
ATP?

I'll bet she still hollered at it?

I've got 2 rings at .4 grams my smallest, but even smaller gold like pendants at .2 g..(picked out of iron)

<°)))>{

TOTALLY nailed the signal. It sounded like a whole nickle sitting on the surface. Even had the triple beep to it as it passed over each edge of the coil. It was certainly a "surprise!" I didn't expect it to be gold though.

But that's why I check the finds!

Cheers,

Skippy

Vermonster · Nov 29, 2017

Wow, that thing is definitely tiny...... But gold is gold, so congrats!

Hit another gold ring! 13 diamonds in it.

Skippy SH13

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