Diamond Ring

[Sir Digs-A-Lot]

I found this in a park at the end of February and have been waiting to post it here. It was near the surface and seemed to be a recent loss. I turned it in to the local police station in case someone reported losing it. Well, 90 days have passed and I was able to claim it this week! The band is 14k white gold and the stone appears to be real. I haven't had it appraised yet, but I would estimate it at 1/3 carat.
I was using the Excal and digging lots of pulltabs that day. When I dug it my first impression was - another pulltab. I brushed off some soil and thought, "cool, silver earring!". Then I felt the setting and realized it was a ring. My jaw dropped open when I brushed off the remaining soil and saw the diamond. I didn't do a happy dance of any sort, but I do remember muttering some happy expletives. My best ring so far.

 

[Sir Digs-A-Lot]

Thanks everybody for the replies. I feel bad for the person who lost it. I also ran an ad on craigslist with no responses. I wouldn't have felt good about keeping an engagement ring without trying to locate the owner. It now has a happy home.

 

[dave-enc]

beautiful find wtg
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[cntrydncr1]

Nice find and congrats on doing the right thing!

 

[muleskinner]