And more Florida gold & diamonds

Gary Drayton · Nov 7, 2012

Another gold ring from my last shallow water hunt, this heavy 18K gold band with 7 diamonds is probably an oldie. The ring was completely encased in green coral when found and it took two days soaking in lemon juice to get the coral off.

bill from lachine · Nov 7, 2012

Gary,

That's a sweet old ring you found....what's the weight on that one?

Regards + HH

Bill

Treasure_Hunter · Nov 7, 2012

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeettttttttt....another nice one Gary!

bigscoop · Nov 7, 2012

Now I really like that ring. An air of rustic class and style all it's own. :icon_thumleft:

dewcon4414 · Nov 7, 2012

Looks like one heavy ring Gary.... and at 18K now theres a pay day or an awesome keeper.

Dew

Beach Papa · Nov 7, 2012

A photo in the green crust would have been cool. Surprised that an 18k would get crusty. A great find though.. HH, Papa

SNF101480 · Nov 7, 2012

That is a very unique looking ring Gary, looks like some great workmanship was put into it! You did really well on that hunt buddy.

beachboy · Nov 7, 2012

, Wow...

NYwaterhunter · Nov 7, 2012

Drayton strikes again!
Nice ring Gary.
HH
Gary G.

detectahead · Nov 7, 2012

Sweet!!

CASPER-2 · Nov 8, 2012

Beauty Gary!!!
"A photo in the green crust would have been cool. Surprised that an 18k would get crusty. A great find though.. HH, Papa "
the actual 18k gold probably did not turn green - they probbaly used 10k to solder those diamond mounts in and that is what initially turned green
and once it starts to form it just grows from there

hamiddetecting · Nov 8, 2012

Nice!

herb n surf · Nov 8, 2012

Great looking ring ! WTG!!

Whydah · Nov 8, 2012

CASPER-2 said:
Beauty Gary!!!
"A photo in the green crust would have been cool. Surprised that an 18k would get crusty. A great find though.. HH, Papa "
the actual 18k gold probably did not turn green - they probbaly used 10k to solder those diamond mounts in and that is what initially turned green
and once it starts to form it just grows from there

I agree, the 10 K is what probably went green on the ring, have found many encrusted greenies only to turn out to be the real deal... recently had one myself... that was green till I put it in a bath...