First Ring of 2018 and Misc Items

[sphillips]

Found a 10k ring with 3 possible diamonds, 8 quarters, 7 dimes, bunch of pennys, a square spike, small piece of copper, lure and lead sinker. Last week I found several larger pieces of what I think is copper. Would the 1715 fleet have had copper sheathing on the hull? The ring has a few little crustaceans on it that I need advice on how to clean.

steve

 

[LawrencetheMDer]

Hey, nice looking ring. One way (most of the time) to tell if the stones are diamonds or junk/glass/etc., is to look at the back of the stones; if there is an opening at the back of each stone to let light shine from behind than it is a diamond. If there are no holes behind the stones than they are NOT diamonds (and prob pasted-in).

 

[Blak bart]

I was wondering what you were up to up there. Now I know. Congrats on the ring !! Got to be better conditions than this summer. How did the beach fair through the north easter ? That 1715 silver/gold piece is the next signal im sure. Good luck keep us posted !!

 

[The Urban Prospector]

Congratulations on the gold!

 

[1KBlueTuber]

Nice Ring and Hunt. Love it when the greenies show up. Usually leads to the yellow stuff. Careful posting the spots you hunt unless you like company. Nice Work

 

[WaterScoop]

 

[sphillips]

Thanks for all of the input. Any thoughts on best way to clean the small crustaceans from the ring, maybe soak in vinegar?

 

[Fitzwilk]

You could try soaking it in lemon juice or as a last resort acetone. Acetone not recommended for plated jewelry.

 

[NaplesMark]

Finding first gold ring of the Year and an extra special yellow bonus with ice...while hunting with friends, priceless!

 

[sphillips]

Finding first gold ring of the Year and an extra special yellow bonus with ice...while hunting with friends, priceless!
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Very good job!

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[sphillips]

By the way, the beach was littered with flat irregular pieces of iron that was silver dollar size and smaller, any thoughts on where these come from?

 

[wildcarrot]

Found a 10k ring with 3 possible diamonds, 8 quarters, 7 dimes, bunch of pennys, a square spike, small piece of copper, lure and lead sinker. Last week I found several larger pieces of what I think is copper. Would the 1715 fleet have had copper sheathing on the hull? The ring has a few little crustaceans on it that I need advice on how to clean.

steve

Hey Steve,
Nice find..... Take a toothpick and try and scrape off the debris. A little warm soapy water also helps.... Go on Ebay and buy yourself a diamond tester. They are cheap and work well. You don't have to sit around wondering if they are real stones or not...

 

[sphillips]

Hey Steve,
Nice find..... Take a toothpick and try and scrape off the debris. A little warm soapy water also helps.... Go on Ebay and buy yourself a diamond tester. They are cheap and work well. You don't have to sit around wondering if they are real stones or not...

THX!

 

[RustyGold]

Good job on finding the gold.

 

[sphillips]

Lemon juice worked great, now shines like a ruby in a goats a$$

 

[flgliderpilot]

Found a 10k ring with 3 possible diamonds, 8 quarters, 7 dimes, bunch of pennys, a square spike, small piece of copper, lure and lead sinker. Last week I found several larger pieces of what I think is copper. Would the 1715 fleet have had copper sheathing on the hull? The ring has a few little crustaceans on it that I need advice on how to clean.

steve

Doubt they are real on a 10k, but one way to tell ... exhale on the stones to "fog them up". Glass will fog up easily.. real stones hard to fog.

You might consider picking up a cheap diamond tester. I have one I got off of amazon and it works great once you figure out the chinese instructions.

 

[sphillips]

Doubt they are real on a 10k, but one way to tell ... exhale on the stones to "fog them up". Glass will fog up easily.. real stones hard to fog.

You might consider picking up a cheap diamond tester. I have one I got off of amazon and it works great once you figure out the chinese instructions.

Good advice��

 

[NaplesMark]

Do the cheap diamond testers on ebay work, worth the $15 investment?

 

[sphillips]

Do the cheap diamond testers on ebay work, worth the $15 investment?

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