Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90s

[utah hunter]

Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90's

Here are some of the rings I found when I was detecting full swing in the 90's. This summer I have started detecting again to help with a disability. There are about 40 rings here, but I did find over 70. I averaged about 1 ring for every 300 coins found. I sold some of the real cool ones and of course my daughter and her friends claimed several.

The torqoise ring with the arrows was lost by my mother in 1950 when she was 10 years old. I recovered it 5 inches down in my grandparents front lawn. That makes it my favorite ring, what an awesome moment it was to find it after 45 years in the ground!

The CTR rings have to do with the dominant religion here in Utah, commonly known as Mormons. CTR stands for "Choose the right". The two that are in a different language reflect the worldwide presence of the religion, and the missionary work in different countries.

The Agate ring is from the 40's and is 10k plated on the sides over sterling silver. I love the natural scene it has of a sunset over the mountains.

 

[CodyCat Borat]

Re: Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90's

Nice finds and great memories too.

 

[Nashoba]

Re: Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90's

I have to say that agate ring is spectacular! Thanks for sharing the old digs with us.

~Nash~

 

[JRich98150]

Re: Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90's

Good golly you can start your own jewelry store!

 

[finderzzs]

Re: Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90's

Love that Moss agate ring, least that's what it loks like. Welcome back, but you know, metal detecting IS a disability in itself.

 

[Boobydoo]

Re: Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90's

Great to see your blast from the past UTH!!
Awesome collection of rings.
Hope you can start adding to it soon too, good luck!

I enlarged your photos for you and will attach them here so we can see them better. Hope you don't mind.

Smiles!
BDoo

 

[ScrewcapRoy]

Re: Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90's

Amazing finds and number of rings. It would be interesting to know where you found most of them (lots, ball parks, etc). Great to have you back and look forward to more of your postings and new finds. We have a tendency to forget the health benefits of this hobby.
HH
Roy

 

[utah hunter]

Re: Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90's

Most were found at schools and city parks. Junior highs and elementary schools had a surprising number. I updated pics from the original to give better detail. I now wished I wouldn't have sold the WW2 era navy ring and others that were special, but I needed money at the time.

 

[Baldingboy]

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Unbelievable!! I hope I find half as many as that over the next 15/20 years!

 

[John (Ma)]

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Nothing wrong with those finds, nice job!

 

[treasuretrucker]

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LOL,at first glance i thought you had them laid out on a ouija board.did a double take nice rings.im up to 2 now but hope to have a collection like that in a few years.only been at this a couple months.

 

[Marty-Graw]

Re: Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90's

love that eagle ring....thats about the coolest thing I've seen

 

[piggman1]

Re: Blast from the past, silver ring finds from the 90's

Love finding those rings! Way to go on a great collection there!!