jwebs
Elite Member
I went out on my lunch break today to an empty house plot close to the base that i work on, and I dug this ring ... Before I dug it, I thought I was digging another penny, as it was ringing up with the VDI of 58-61, repeatable. I was in utter shock when I tapped my plug to reveal a slightly tarnished 1968 7.7 gram 10kt gold class ring! It's absolutely beautiful, and again, I'm still in awe...i've been rubbing it in my pocket all day since I cleaned it off.
I was wondering whether or not I would try to track down the owner...this find has significant value to me now too. I got back to work, and I was chatting with my supervisor, and I think my initial feeling that I had was solidifed after talking with her, and hearing about how her husband's wedding ring was returned after 13 years of being lost.
I called the school, and they directed me to the board of education for that area, and the Assistant Superintendant is in the process of trying to track down the person to see if they are still around/alive, and if they have any interest in the ring being returned. It was a great feeling hearing the enthusiasm of the Superintendant, and his appreciation...he mentioned that he graduated the same year, from a HS right down the road from the one of the original owner of my ring, and that he would be beyond himself if someone else would do the same for him. I'll keep updates posted. He said that he would call me back regardless of whether or not he finds the person.
I was wondering whether or not I would try to track down the owner...this find has significant value to me now too. I got back to work, and I was chatting with my supervisor, and I think my initial feeling that I had was solidifed after talking with her, and hearing about how her husband's wedding ring was returned after 13 years of being lost.
I called the school, and they directed me to the board of education for that area, and the Assistant Superintendant is in the process of trying to track down the person to see if they are still around/alive, and if they have any interest in the ring being returned. It was a great feeling hearing the enthusiasm of the Superintendant, and his appreciation...he mentioned that he graduated the same year, from a HS right down the road from the one of the original owner of my ring, and that he would be beyond himself if someone else would do the same for him. I'll keep updates posted. He said that he would call me back regardless of whether or not he finds the person.
Great action trying to get it back to the owner.
You're doing the right thing by trying to find the original owner! 
Good Luck!
