A month of diggin, my biggest find ever

rc2125

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Feb 15, 2010
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Been really slow this season so far, almost shockingly slow, even for junk jewelry finds (hardly any so far, other than sunglasses). Only a tiny 1.4gram piece of gold and hardly any coins yet. Decided to get a workout and clean out a couple not-so-fun-diggin spots, turned out to be a good thing:laughing7:

Some pics.....


Found a good boat anchor
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trailer hitch multi-ball
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spinner ring, old ring, 14kt pendant
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Unexpected indian head (4 total)
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earlobe ring thing?
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silver looking ring, thought for sure it was junk, like many other before it ...it did feel kinda heavy, no markings though
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Ended up being my biggest score to date, probably ever, brilliant 1ct old-world heart cut (nicest heart cut stone the jewelers have ever seen around here), 14kt white gold with 35 small diamonds inset in the band, all si-1 & G color or better.

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Appraisal says $13.5k retail, $10.5 replacement value :hello2:

If it's "the one" I had heard about, it has a unique story, with some heavy history, that could add to it's value.


Only problem now is coming home with anything less for the other half, she'll never be impressed!

It was a result of hunting just a little bit longer, after several hours of diggin nothing but bottle caps in 105 degree heat!

Happy hunting all :skullflag:
 

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SNF101480

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Mar 27, 2011
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Congratulations on the amazing ring find! I nominated you for the banner. Way to go!
 

search and recovery

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May 6, 2011
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Absolutely beautiful ring! Congrats on the find of a lifetime! I would be smiling for a month after finding that. WOW!
 

hamiddetecting

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Feb 22, 2012
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North Pole
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nov2101

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Jul 6, 2012
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Stunning, and that will pay for equipment!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 

TheElementOfSand

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Jul 19, 2012
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I can only hope to find something so nice!
 

jmoe

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Nov 19, 2011
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THat's one heck of a find,looks like a good place to hit again. Beautiful ring,congrats
 

lorraine

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Dec 15, 2010
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Dazzling, superb , beautiful ring find!

Congrats!:notworthy:

Lorraine
 

AC1955

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Apr 22, 2012
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WooooHoooo! Really beautiful ring! Congrats!

Oh, btw, I also love the boat anchor!

Anita
 

herb n surf

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Jun 12, 2011
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Gulf Coast Fl.
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Wow, what a great find . Real nice ring . WTG!!!!!!
 

Catobra

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Jun 21, 2012
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South Jersey
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Very nice ring. I like the way you took awhile to get to the end of the story.
 

lookindown

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Dont know how I missed this when it was first posted...outstanding find...big congrats.
 

crazyfish

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Jul 20, 2010
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That boat anchor is OFF THE CHAIN! Congrats!

The ring ain't none too shabby neither! What a beauty!
 

leprechaun

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That ring is a beauty, It'll be hard to top that find. Happy hunting.:icon_thumleft:
 

stpauli914

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Jun 7, 2011
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Another OUTSTANDING find! Many congrats on a find of a lifetime! Seeing these great finds keeps me looking for my find of a lifetime! You've got my BANNER Nomination!!!!
 

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