IF...its gold...

Subterranean · May 12, 2014

it will be the first gold that I have found since 1981! Albeit, I did have a 20 year absence from the hobby. I decided to hit local parks' tot lots today, and found this very pretty gold ring with a large red stone and eight small clear stones. The ring is well worn, but I am not seeing any flaking or other metal showing through. It has no markings on the inside. I will have it checked by a local jeweler to find out for sure.

I also found a silver-plated "forever' heart shaped pocket token, a smashed penny token with "Predator World" and a shark on it (Branson, Missouri area,) a Harley Davidson zipper tab, a Levi's large coat button, and a pewter Hybiscus flower shirt button with black thread still on it and marked "1037-24L" on the reverse.

On the way home, my wife and I spotted a fishing rod, reel, and lure on the side of the road. It was a Daiwa rod with a Shakespeare reel, I'll take it! Thanks for looking, happy hunting to all, Sub 8-)

RobRieman · May 12, 2014

I wish you luck on the gold ring but it looks like a pretty rough finish. I would lean more toward a recent plated drop in the tot lot but I hope you prove me wrong! Rings are always fun though, they sure get the heart pumping.

beez0404 · May 12, 2014

Hope it turns out to be the real deal for you.

Back-of-the-boat · May 12, 2014

By magnifying the pic you can see some flaking up around the red stone, but hey you're back on the right track by finding a ring and the fishing rod and reel were a great bonus. 8-)

jewelerguy · May 12, 2014

hope it's gold, but looking at close ups my gut says plated

Msbeepbeep · May 12, 2014

Hope the ring is the real deal for ya!

Subterranean · May 12, 2014

Back-of-the-boat said:
By magnifying the pic you can see some flaking up around the red stone, but hey you're back on the right track by finding a ring and the fishing rod and reel were a great bonus.

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I believe you are correct, and although a pretty ring, not solid gold. Alas, my quest must continue. Sub 8-)