Ring @ park - would you claim it as gold?

Javadroid

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Having a family cookout at a park today and I spent a bit over an hour swinging coil with my old Fisher F2, getting a bit of ribbing from the kin. Isn't it amazing how interested people get once you find something though? I found a few clad coins and a toy car, then got my find of the day. I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed when I saw "10KP" inside... any ring is treasure to me, so I'm thrilled, but would you claim it as a gold find if it was yours? Lesson for us all - keep your MD handy and you never know when an opportunity will arise!

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peruna

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Gold-plated DOES contain the word 'Gold"....

but, uhhh, no.

Still a GREAT find. The "real" one is still out there with your name on it.
 

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Still a nice find! :occasion14:
 

Kray Gelder

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Javadroid, we have seen this issue before here, and 14 KP means 14 Karat Plumb gold...14KT minimum. So, you have yourself a gold ring, not plated. Congrats!
 

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Gold-plated DOES contain the word 'Gold"....

but, uhhh, no.

Still a GREAT find. The "real" one is still out there with your name on it.

Yeah - that's kind of my thinking... thanks for the encouragement! At least it shut up the relatives! :laughing7:
 

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Javadroid, we have seen this issue before here, and 14 KP means 14 Karat Plumb gold...14KT minimum. So, you have yourself a gold ring, not plated. Congrats!

REALLY?! Huzzah! Now that IS encouraging to hear! :hello2:
 

peruna

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Javadroid, we have seen this issue before here, and 14 KP means 14 Karat Plumb gold...14KT minimum. So, you have yourself a gold ring, not plated. Congrats!

Well dog my cats...I learned something else today. It was a good day then.

and a belated congrats for the GOLD band, Javadroid!
 

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Well dog my cats...I learned something else today. It was a good day then.

and a belated congrats for the GOLD band, Javadroid!

And I as well Peruna. Cheers to us for learning more about treasure today! :occasion14: I love TreasureNet!
 

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Always good for gettin the heart going !! Could have easily been the real thing.
 

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Oh wow......I see what your sayin !! My bad. Right on javadroid !!
 

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Ya it looks to good to be plated. Flawless finish !!
 

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Congrats on the 10k gold Java! You did it with the real deal but even if it had said GF or RG, I still would have claimed gold in front of everyone. Would have been fun watching everyone eat crow for their picnic, lol [emoji23]
 

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Congrats on the 10k gold Java! You did it with the real deal but even if it had said GF or GP, I still would have claimed gold in front of everyone. Would have been fun watching everyone eat crow for their picnic, lol [emoji23]

Yes indeed mate! :icon_jokercolor:
 

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Congrats on the ring ! I had to Google the "KP" , i also learned something .
 

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Congrat's on the nice "10K" ring! Now, you need to weigh it so you can tell them how much it's worth!

Iowa Dale
 

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Guys lets not forget about the good ol Magnet test. If it is plate it will stick to a magnet.
 

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Guys lets not forget about the good ol Magnet test. If it is plate it will stick to a magnet.

Thanks for this tip. The magnet had no effect! Another helpful lesson! :icon_thumleft:
 

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