14kDE Sparkler in the Sand! 11-27-11

[Terry Soloman]

14kDE Sparkler in the Sand! I went to a beautiful County park, located on Long Island Sound here in Westchester County. At the close of the summer season, the sandy beach is closed with no access. I thought perhaps I would be able to get on the beach, but a new 10’ security fence quickly ended those hopes.

Instead, I started working the sand volleyball courts. I was a little shocked when my first coin was a 1956 Wheat penny! That helped me forget about not getting on the beach, and I actually started enjoying myself. I began popping a lot of 1970s clad in the middle of the court near where the net would be, and then I got a sharp, crisp, double beep..

I already had several pop-tops in the pouch, and I was sure this was one more. Shook out the scoop and looked in. WOW! Kate said she heard me holler from 50-yards away. It is marked 14kDE, and the stone is clear, not blue as it looks in the photo. I don’t see any scratches on the stone, but I’m not going to get excited until I have it checked at my jeweler tomorrow. Ah heck, who am I kidding? I might not even sleep tonight!

 

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[plymouthian12]

congrats on a gorgeous ring

 

[Lookin]

Not all gold is in the hills or on the beaches! Nice find! Hope it is worth as much as it looks like it should!!!!

 

[Chug And Red]

OMG what a stunning find, I would have messed myself if we ever found a beauty like that, WTG!!!! Keep us posted on what you find out! Red

 

[MKnTenn]

Looks good to me, send it over and i'll test it on my new diamond tester. LOL HH

 

[Roland58]

What does the "DE" stand for? My searches have come up with nothing applicable.

 

[cdv1]

Wow, what a find! That stone is huge and if real should be worth alot..... how come I only find ones with small stones? lol

Cliff

 

[pl8man]

That is a BEAUTY !!!
Glen

 

[Terry Soloman]

What does the "DE" stand for? My searches have come up with nothing applicable.

I'm really not sure. I thought perhaps Germany, or maybe a makers mark. I should know more tomorrow! I want to believe it's a diamond, but I have been disappointed before. Thanks for all the nice posts and Stay tuned!

 

[metal mania]

the de is prob a markers mark is the ring on a blue clothe I think its the diamond reflecting light?

 

[CoilFisher]

Nice find.

 

[JimDon]

It certainly looks good to me but would be surprised if someone would not get someone to md the court if it was lost. Can't wait to hear the results.

 

[eboy1960]

very nice can i have it

 

[cntrydncr1]

beautiful find! congrats

 

[DKinPA]

Great find Terry!!

Congrats!!

Dave

 

[ModernMiner]

Awesome recovery Terry!
Let's hope you found the real deal.
-MM-

 

[Desertvet]

Holy crap...that ring is NICE!!!! Fill us in when you get it checked out!!!

 

[terpfan]

Congrats on finding a beautiful ring. I hope you report back good news tomorrow, with your 1000th TNET post!

 

[jopher]

Nice looking ring! Usually....anything with an E after the K is not a good thing.
Hope this isnt the case here.

 

[baylorhall]

Good luck! It is gorgeous! If real, I am sure there is someone who would pay a nice finder's fee! Let us know tomorrow!