Crazy kids and Sterling!

[HenryWaltonJonesJr]

I came across a 'lost' poster asking to help find a lost engagement ring misplaced at a local park. It was near a kids' jungle gym (where most of the signs were) & I was besieged by local children! I looked over with a grimace at the unconcerned parents while trying to complete the recovery; I couldn't even swing the metal detector because there were too many kids screaming at worms and pointing getting in the hole ect. I hit a scratchy 75 and was figured I'd unearth a clad penny to give them to make them disperse. Instead, my dig revealed this .925 ring.
As I dug up this ring, a random child grabbed the it from my hand while I was cleaning the dirt off. She stopped about 8 feet away and began cleaning it more. I asked for it back & she wouldn't give it to me! Finally I said that I had tell the police I found it and she relented. Toughest recovery ever! The kids were calling me "Metal Man." By the way, is this ring onyx or something else?

Ps. I'll be back nice and early on a Saturday, hopefully they'll be watching cartoons!

 

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[Powersell777]

found what appears to be a sterling onyx ring today, very simliar to yours, see my post:

http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/421749-backyard-finds-jun-24th-25th-26th.html

 

[testing123]

One time I had some kids following me and decided to dig a dime signal for them. Of course it turned out to be a Merc and said, "that one is mine." They didn't put much of a fuss, just was curious, so I told them it was silver and worth about a buck fifty.

 

[HenryWaltonJonesJr]

Must be onyx day today! Hopefully you didn't have to battle toddler town for yours!

 

[Powersell777]

nope, just got a very weak signal and down about 8-12 inches deep was shocked to find an old silver ring..

 

[dirtlooter]

kids can be fun, if i have lots of time, i take the headphones off so they can hear, it is surprising at how quickly they can pick up where the object is, then of course they want to help dig. digging trash is just fine except with the real little kids, they get a hold of the digger and it looks like a herd of armadillos has been there. i had to go back and fill every hole one little boy had dug (boys like to dig just because). then of course they can really ruin your hunt but they are still kids so we have to show that we are adults. by the way, nice ring

 

[jamey]

id think if you gave her the ring you would of had a treasure....

 

[HenryWaltonJonesJr]

Hi Jamey, I get ya, but I really can't reward a kid for grabbing things out of a strangers hands. I don't believe one should give things to kids you don't know in the park, especially candy or jewelry!

 

[vpnavy]

Great find! Thanks for sharing...

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Nice ring!

I usually don't have problems with the little kids, it's some of the terns and a little older that are a pain at times like throwing pennies at me, but then I've had an adult do that too, once!
I'm a lone hunter, lol! Possibly anti-social!

 

[voodoo]

ha ha msbeep I hoped you picked up all the pennies.