1st time out and got lucky

DFXaholic · Mar 25, 2005

Well today was my first time out ever and I'm glad I came across a man that had told me the history of the area. He took me to a place where he thought would be a good place to find coins. We worked the area with no luck. Wishing me luck he left and a few minutes later I came across this mens ring. I'm not sure if its gold but if it was brass it would be tarnished. The ring was found just the way you see it. I've wiped it down with a rag thats it.

diggit 65 · Mar 27, 2005

Great start
I have been dong this for 20 years and have only foud one ring .Keep diggin HH
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chaazz · Mar 27, 2005

Great find Congratulations and welcome to the forum. Well your hooked on MD now. lol

DFXaholic · Apr 1, 2005

I stopped off at a jewelry store and asked if they could look at the ring. They tested it and said that it is around 18ct. and weight of .8oz. and worth about $40.00. What do think, should I get some other kind of quote? First time at this not sure.
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rvbvetter · Apr 1, 2005

? Was it a jewelry store or pawn shop? I would try again at a reputable jewelry store, like crescent jewelers or along those lines. $40.00 doesn't sound right. My opinion HH

jeff of pa · Apr 1, 2005

I don't know what that Converts to, by way of Grams or Penny Weight (DWT) but if you know, you can check here www.midstatesrecycling.com/karat.php

DFXaholic · Apr 1, 2005

Thanks for the heads up. I'm heading to Arizona today to visit family and when I get back next week I'll take to a few other jewelry stores.
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Monty · Apr 28, 2005

Looks like a Masonic ring with the letter G which is their main symbol. Drop by your local lodge and talk to anyone there and they might offer you much more than forty dollars for it.

chaazz · Apr 28, 2005

first time out and already finding rings Way to go

AmericanCoinHunting · Apr 29, 2005

Great ! I have M.D. over 10 years now ...8 rings all silver, or brass...No Gold 4 me yet,but I'll keep lookin.....That's Great ...Just Great,,,,,,,I am Happy 4 U ......**&*(*#@^$ LOL

krimic · Apr 29, 2005

Very Nice, Still looking for my first gold ring, Maybe I'd find it if it would ever stop raining here. Raining for the last 3 days and the worst part is I'm on vacation from work right now.. O.k. sorry I got it out of my system now... Nice find and HH...