Florida Vacation...LEFT was RIGHT !! Appraisal with new pictures!..and a prayer

luckysgirl

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Jul 26, 2006
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I took a spring break vacation to Florida with my brother Jeff (clump63)
and 4 teenagers last week! We had a great time and managed to get
a few days of metal detecting in while we were there. Jeff and I found
out real quick that the metal detecting competition down there is FIERCE!!
Nothing like we are used to here in Indiana.
Our second day we decided to hit a popular beach area by 7 a.m. and realized that we were late...there were already 4 or 5 old timers out there
scanning the sand. Jeff took to the right side of the beach and I took to
the left side...wondering if there would even be anything left since the
regulars were already well on their way to scooping sand.
Anyway, long story short....I dug up this beauty and almost fainted!
I took it to the local jeweler today....the ring is stamped 18k and the
diamond is 3/4 carot. He recommended to me where to take it to have the
stone graded as he found it to be an outstanding stone!
Approximate value in his opinion....$4,000 to $5,000 !!
Oddly enough....this is the first ring I have ever found..... ;D
 

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weasel606

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luckysgirl

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Re: Florida Vacation...LEFT was RIGHT !! Appraisal with new pictures!

Boobydoo said:
Congrats again on the wonderful ring and for making the banner! It's a memorable find for sure. I am really happy for you!! Hope you can find some more goodies like that. Thanks for sharing this inspirational treasure!

Smiles!
BDoo

Thanks BDoo....and your right...this find will be something that I will never
forget! I cant even explain the rush of excitment that I felt as I was calling
my brother over towards my direction on the beach.
I am sure that he will never forget it either....(rubbing it in)...love ya bro!
 

Nashoba

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Sep 20, 2006
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Re: Florida Vacation...LEFT was RIGHT !! Appraisal with new pictures!

What an absolutley great find. I would love to see a pic of the look on your face when you found that puppy!
No doubt something like :o ;D :o ;D
One find worth about the same as everything I have found in 9 months of detecting. MY DAY IS COMING!

CONGRATS!!!!

~Nash~
 

eathan

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Re: Florida Vacation...LEFT was RIGHT !! Appraisal with new pictures!

Awesome find! Cripes, what a find!
 

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luckysgirl

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Re: Florida Vacation...LEFT was RIGHT !! Appraisal with new pictures!

weasel606 said:
WOW thats great ! congrats , now i got to pray here (please please please let me find a ring like that just once lol) :)


Metal detecting Gods above
Please shower me with luck and love....
Of buried treasures, coins and rings
In the name of digging....here me sing!
 

Count Boris

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All this time you knew me, and now I find out the secret metal detecting prayer. I'm going to kick butt this weekend.
 

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luckysgirl

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Re: Florida Vacation...LEFT was RIGHT !! Appraisal with new pictures!

clump63 said:
Congrats big sister on makin the banner. When we goin back? Your treat next time ::)

I would camp on the beach in a tent if it meant we were going to find
treasures like this!!...sure...my treat next time...how much is a tent?
 

Pipster

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man o man congrats on that one my beach hunts are never that good. just goes to show bring your detctor where every you go
 

Smokey

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Great Find!!! Wish I would find one of those instead of the cheap $0.25 I Find regularly!!!

55TXBANDIT
 

thadious

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Jul 13, 2006
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Now we know why you go by the name of Lucky girl. That is one fantastic find. Think of the story you will be able to tell if and when one of your lucky sons ever use's it. Congrats and HH Ted
 

Mike in Fla.

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Great find, I hunt beaches all the time here in fla., and I've not found anything close to that.
That will keep you pumped up for a while. The great thing about these beaches is that they are consantly being replenished.
Way to go!

Mike
 

Bowler Man

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Jun 1, 2007
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Awesome find! I'm yet to find even a Cracker Jack ring but I'm going to the beach next week and the first thing I'm packing is my Ace 250! Your find will be my inspiration while I'm there! Thanks for sharing!
 

doozis

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Jul 31, 2007
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Whew !!!! .....thank goodness you found that ring before
one of those oldtimers......they would'a had a heart attack
on the spot ;D
Thank you for the story and congratulations on your truly amazing find :)

Doozis
 

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SEAHUNTER said:
Hi
Great find. With that kind of luck we could use you on board the "Seahunter" with us.
Congratulations!!!!

I would LOVE to hop on board!!!....Give me a call and I will be right there!
 

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