Florida Vacation Produces Gold And Silver!

[Digger62918]

Just returned home from Florida. I was lucky enough to escape from work for a few days and go metal detecting with a few friends (Camb1 And GLD777) along the Florida Gulf coast. The weather was gorgeous, the water was warm and the eye candy was plentiful! Unfortunately almost all the beaches we detected were heavily sanded in, which means few targets. Despite the deep sand I was still able to bring home some nice keepers. I found several pieces of cool silver jewelry and charms, and one Very nice 14k ring with a large Emerald surrounded by 12 diamonds. Had the ring checked out and all the stones are real

Also pictured below is a group photo of some Tnet members that met up to detect at Siesta Key. From left to right Debbie (cntrydncr1) then Jim (GLD777) Then Doug (Doug Turner) then Bruce (camb1) then Bill (floridabill) then Me (digger62918) and last Pete (Erikk)

 

[Chug And Red]

The gold and emerald ring is Beautiful!!!!!! Congrats!!! Could you post a detailed pic of the one i cut and posted It is very nice also!!! Chug

The owl is great also!!!

 

[bootybay]

Super nice finds..love the emerald ring big time..

 

[dirtfishing]

Beautiful Emerald Ring, that's my Birthstone, would love to find something like that!!

 

[wildman4910]

Great haul!!

Love the little Owl

 

[spitfire55]

Real nice.
I've never done any beaches yet but, I'm going to get onto one real soon.

 

[dfx willy]

cool hunt! i have a condo in sarasota so i know were seiesta key is and even talked to florida bill about detecting it. maby this winter. willy

 

[Digger62918]

cool hunt! i have a condo in sarasota so i know were seiesta key is and even talked to florida bill about detecting it. maby this winter. willy

Siesta Key is by far the most beautiful beach I have ever seen. The water is super clear and the sand is extra fine with very minimal shells which makes fast and easy sifting. I would love to live in the Gulf area....maybe someday.

 

[cntrydncr1]

wow, you ended up with a nice haul!! I would have been happy with one of those rings! I'm glad your emerald turned out to be real; I was pretty sure it would be. I like the braided silver ring too! congrats again on that gorgeous ring and it was nice hunting with you!

 

[mcmurphi]

I would say you did come away with some keepers...congrats!

 

[Argentium]

Digger , I nominated your emerald ring find for BANNER !!! Because large emeralds are rather
rare (more than diamonds !) and they rarely show up on t-net - in appreciable sizes - and
this is a valuable find as well !!! Argentium.

 

[Digger62918]

Digger , I nominated your emerald ring find for BANNER !!! Because large emeralds are rather
rare (more than diamonds !) and they rarely show up on t-net - in appreciable sizes - and
this is a valuable find as well !!! Argentium.

Thanks Argentium! I really have no idea of the value of the ring. I took it to a jeweler to have it tested but didn't ask about the value I probably need to take it some where and get it appraised, just to satisfy my curiosity.

 

[Swingit]

Awesome Ring!!!

 

[steelheadwill]

Nice collection of finds!
Love that Emerald, Great Digs!

 

[ModernMiner]

Outstanding ring Digger!!! What a beauty.
Congrats on making BANNER. Well deserved.
Also, thanks for introducing us to some of the folks on TN. Great picture.
-MM-

 

[fladiverdown]

Congratulations What a handsome group with a pretty gal. I doubt there is much left on those beaches after you folks stormed ashore
HH
Black Bart

 

[AGCoinHunter]

Great find. That ring will look nice on some special ladies hand. Congrats on the banner.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Great find and congrats on the banner. A high quality emerald can be quite valuable - have an expert in emeralds look at it (I have a contact here in NJ) if u want it.

Nice group pic! I almost hooked up with floridabill a couple years ago when in Fla -- nice guy!!

 

[kimsdad]

Outstanding finds!!!

Congrats on making the banner, too!

Looks like you had a fun trip!

 

[herbcat]

great hunt...congrats on the wonderful fines...i am sure you guys had a
nice time.

herb