45 minutes at the beach

[Mat in MA]

Went to the beach this past weekend and man was it ever hot. I could only detect for 45 minutes and I was completely wiped out. I said "that's it, stick a fork in me I'm done" and with that I just stayed in the shade and drank my cool drink and watched the cuties go by.

In that short time I did find one quarter and this nice ring. It has a pink stone in the center and what would be three diamonds (I wish) on either side. I checked the inside, but alas matey there is no "K" or 925 mark. It looks like costume jewelry. Oh well, there's always next time.

 

[Sandman]

Still you found a ring that a lot of hunters have never found. You still did good.

 

[bbqbull]

I agree with Sandmans comment, heck ive never found a ring yet.

 

[Tank69]

cool lookin ring

 

[COTTON]

Wtg,congrats on the ring

 

[mumszie]

Hey, that is what I always say..... there's always tomorrow or next time. I like the ring myself. OK so it isn't a precious metal one but.... it's still pretty and I bet your heart was going pitter pat when you first saw it! WTG! And here's to next time.

 

[FloridaBill]

Nice job you need to get into the water a lot cooler there

 

[JP]

I don't know why but some of my best finds are from quick hunts. On the long hunts I never seem to find much....

Like sandman said a ring is a ring.

HH

 

[mlayers]

Nice looking ring no matter if there is no K mark inside.....Matt

 

[txkickergirl]

my heart would of thumped fast for a bit

 

[fldaphne]

Hey! Don't give up - I recently had some unmarked finds checked and they turned out to be real gold - not plated or filled - I was shocked as i thought it all had to be marked. Well - happily shocked.

 

[JP]

Hey! Don't give up - I recently had some unmarked finds checked and they turned out to be real gold - not plated or filled - I was shocked as i thought it all had to be marked. Well - happily shocked.

I found one last year and one this year with no markings. They both tested positive as 14k. I think sometimes people have their rings cut to re-size them or have them polished.

I've also found a ton of plated rings this year and those rings that change colors from 7-11 that cost $2.99.....I hate them....

The only way to know sometimes is to have them tested. Hopefully the surf gods are being kind and the item will test positive as GOLD.