A month of diggin, my biggest find ever

[rc2125]

Been really slow this season so far, almost shockingly slow, even for junk jewelry finds (hardly any so far, other than sunglasses). Only a tiny 1.4gram piece of gold and hardly any coins yet. Decided to get a workout and clean out a couple not-so-fun-diggin spots, turned out to be a good thing

Some pics.....


Found a good boat anchor









trailer hitch multi-ball




spinner ring, old ring, 14kt pendant


Unexpected indian head (4 total)






earlobe ring thing?



silver looking ring, thought for sure it was junk, like many other before it ...it did feel kinda heavy, no markings though





Ended up being my biggest score to date, probably ever, brilliant 1ct old-world heart cut (nicest heart cut stone the jewelers have ever seen around here), 14kt white gold with 35 small diamonds inset in the band, all si-1 & G color or better.











Appraisal says $13.5k retail, $10.5 replacement value

If it's "the one" I had heard about, it has a unique story, with some heavy history, that could add to it's value.


Only problem now is coming home with anything less for the other half, she'll never be impressed!

It was a result of hunting just a little bit longer, after several hours of diggin nothing but bottle caps in 105 degree heat!

Happy hunting all

 

[bigscoop]

Awesomer Diamond ring!

 

[Moonrover]

Kudos to the designer of that ring as well to the finder. It looks to be in perfect condition.

M

 

[JimDon]

Gorgeous ring! Banner for sure.

 

[crazyfish]

I bet someone was crushed when they lost that ring.......It's one of the nicest looking one's I've ever seen

**edit** I nominated it for Banner as well.

 

[mrmackin]

My wife was walking by and her jaw dropped, I gonna have to clean that up now....

 

[releventchair]

Gorgeous rubber coated mushroom anchor! Just don,t find those everyday. Ring is a scream! Congrats,a real stunner.