Diamond-Studded Cross

[cjc]

First thing I've found that there were too many diamonds to count. Might even rate an appraisal...
It's 14k, 18.9 grams.
cjc
clivesgoldpage.com

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Beautiful cross find! Congratualtions!

 

[DeepseekerADS]

Great find Clive! I'm on about my 5th re-read of "Minelab Excalibur From Beginner to Advanced"! Working through it again following my first ocean hunt!

 

[detectahead]

Very special cross and up there on appraisal I'm sure! Let us know! Big congrats on that one!

 

[ClovisOak]

Holy....Cow! Beautiful

 

[ecmo]

Wow,Ida pooed if I would have found it.Big congrats.

 

[alabama11]

What a find! Great work.

 

[Goldiver]

Wow you are killing it with the gold! Nice one!

Steve

 

[against the wind]

Sweet Gold,, the diamonds ain't bad either, , lol
Congrats

 

[UnderMiner]

NICE!! Gold and diamonds together are the best find!

 

[Chug And Red]

First thing I've found that there were too many diamonds to count. Might even rate an appraisal...
It's 14k, 18.9 grams.
cjc
clivesgoldpage.com

Picture of the other side please looks like the loop is broken

 

[Gridwalker306]

Gold and diamonds galore! Man that's a cool find

 

[deershed]

Sweet find!!

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on a great find

 

[plymouthian12]

That's gorgeous cjc congrats

 

[pat-tekker-cat]

Yeah WOW! Great going!
The craftmanship and way the diamonds are set, looks good.....
pic of the back, and/or update, pls.... sweeeet!

 

[bigfoot1]

..well done !!!!!

 

[jewelerguy]

and way the diamonds are set

the stones mounted in the cross itself are put in what is called an 'invisible' setting, meaning you can't see what holds them in. each stone has a tiny line cut in the side of them and when molded the gold forms a grid, flowing into each line, and holds them in place. sometimes a casting flaw causes the 'grid' to be incomplete and a stone can fall out because there is nothing to hold it. these settings are common and even seen in sterling jewelry, but they are nearly impossible to work on if a repair is needed. (I hate them) I haven't seen one with this many stones. the stones themselves aren't really worth a whole lot, but this piece was probably pretty expensive when purchased new just because or the intricate casting

 

[cjc]

The Back

That's two requests to see the back better get on it! There's a stamp there too for those with 20/20 vision. Its at the bottom of the right upright. Thought for sure I had another fine addition to my (extensive) stainless collection we had it as a "50 /50" chance to be good when it came out-- must have squeaked though on the "51" somehow. Thanks for the kudos hope you all make some good finds this season as well.
cjc
clivesgoldpage.com

 

[Captain Caveman]

Very Nice! Congratz!