JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds -Update- Diamond Test Result!

[DrJoePrime]

My usual detecting beach hunt which is a daily ritual. Had a few clad and some little cars but no rings.

After quite a few recent disappointing heart breaking finds got this Heavy Silvery ring with a gem. Looked very good in the scoop. I quickly slipped it into my pocket and didn't confirm what it was since I had another half hour to detect.

Well I kept trying to not get too excited and I was still amazingly able to wait til I got back to the car. First look and my heart sank ... looked like corrosion on the bottom ...arghhh.

But got my glasses off (I'm near-sighted) and looked more carefully. The corrosion was decorative engraving and there on the inside no karat marking but only PT900.

Well OK..then I lost it! There's a huge diamond and 2 medium size and 6 little emerald cut. The engraving on the sides looks to indicate an oldie.


Found in dry sand shallow, about 3" deep with my Surfmaster PI+.

UPDATE: Now that my hands have stopped shaking I have another better photo. Hoping to get a reading on that big diamond today ..will post as soon as I know (say 4pm Calif time). HH Joe

UPDATE 2: My good buddy Dan (Captn SE) met me with his diamond tester. He checked the 8 smaller diamonds AND....YES!! REAL!!
Then the Big One........................nothing....................... What the heck .. is your machine working? Try again ... still nothing .... Arghhh it's NOT diamond!
Well, I need a 2nd opinion but it sure looks like they put a CZ in a Platinum ring. Why? Why? Why?

 

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[DMN]

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That is a great ring. And good on you for making the attempt to find the owner or even considering returning it! If you're able to locate the proper owner Honorable Mention is not a worthy enough catagory. Good Luck and good hunting.

 

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[pepperj]

Re: JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds

Also take it and get it put in an ultrasonic cleaner when you get it appraised. Take another picture of it all Ultrasonically cleaned up.

Good choice for some rings, some oldies are don't recommended for the ultrasonic cleaners. One example is rings from the Art Deco Era it's best to clean with a solution and fine toothbrush.

Fantastic find! Really a nice setting one this ring. Good luck on the appraisal.

 

[Kiros32]

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Probably pointless to buy a diamond tester, why mount a CZ in Platinum? Exactly... you wouldn't. Dem Diamonds are real brother! Nice find, congratulations.

 

[The Swed Hunther]

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Wow, that really a sweet find!

 

[Captn SE]

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Joe,

AWESOME RING!!!

Congrats on the BANNER!! I'd love to see that in person!! My diamond tester is fully charged!!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[lowtones]

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WTG. NICE ICE

 

[Wldbil]

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Best ring I have seen on here... Congrats on both the ring and the banner!!!

 

[OutBack Duo]

Re: JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds -Update- with new photo

what else can you say other than "WOW"!!!

 

[IWillFindTheGold]

Re: JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds -Update- with new photo

NICE RING!!!!

 

[JimBeHuntin']

Re: JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds -Update- with new photo

Major congratz on that fine ring and making the banner as well

 

[zaxfire69]

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That thing is a freakin MONSTER. I can't wait to hear about this one.

 

[PAULWYO]

Re: JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds -Update- with new photo

WOW WOW WOW GREAT FIND KEEP UP THE GOOD LUCK

 

[TejasDigger]

Re: JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds -Update- with new photo

I'd die if I found that! Awesome.

 

[Pull_tab_mike]

Re: JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds -Update- with new photo

HOLY NUT SHELLS, THATS A SWEET FIND...... WAY TO GO WAY TO GO...................

 

[DigginThePast]

Re: JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds -Update- with new photo

Wow! Outstanding find.

Huge congrats.

 

[txkickergirl]

Re: JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds -Update- with new photo

I will let you know when I pick my jaw back up off the floor!
Congrats!

 

[september]

Re: JACKPOT! PT 900 with Diamonds -Update- with new photo

Great find!!

 

[texan connection]

perhaps a jeweler already stole the real diamond and put in the CZ, Im certain it happened to me once.

 

[mr_larry]

perhaps a jeweler already stole the real diamond and put in the CZ, Im certain it happened to me once.

You beat me to it. I came here to say this.

 

[Tuberale]

perhaps a jeweler already stole the real diamond and put in the CZ, Im certain it happened to me once.

Any larger high-quality diamond over 1 carat is at risk of being swapped by an unscrupulous diamond dealer. Most people can't tell the difference. CZ is actually more brillian the diamond in most cases. The key is diamond diffuses light no matter how the stone is oriented. CZ is brilliant from the flattened top side only, not the bottom or "point".

Another reason a CZ replaces a diamond is the insurance costs: CZ cheap, large diamonds pricey. Personally, my 1.01 carat diamond has a distinctive carbon inclusion. Makes it easy to recognize.