Playground gives up my first gold!

Sniper1K · Jun 17, 2009

So after some work exposing a building foundation I found, I decided to hit the neighborhood playground for a bit of easy swinging. Having cleared most of the junk out of this area during previous hunts, I knew I shouldn't be getting a bunch of junk signals. As I eased along very slowly and methodically, I got a solid hit in no motion metal mode. Thinking that it was a coin, I brushed away the wood chips down to about 4 inches and then sifted through the pile and to my amazement I see this. At first I thought it was fake until I picked it up with my pinkie and realized its heft. I was convinced my first gold would trigger the happy dance, but it didn't. It was the shock I guess. I picked it up, saw the 18K and the diamonds, and said to myself, "No sh**!" After cleaning it up, I realized that it had a serial number engraved in it. Though I am trying to find the rightful owner, all attempts thus far have been futile. I have contacted every conceivable authority to whom someone might report an item such as this missing to no avail. I will keep trying for a reasonable amount of time, but eventually will end up selling it. I think my recent Minelab Excalibur purchase will be nicely offset by the proceeds from this little baby.

lucky d · Jun 17, 2009

Re: Playgroung gives up my first gold!

nice one....hh

Rasputin · Jun 17, 2009

Great job! I know you are pumped! I'm still waiting for my first gold... still waiting..waiting..

dirthunter · Jun 17, 2009

Very nice find, there's nothing like finding gold, and silver.....Congrats.

fishalaska24 · Jun 17, 2009

That looks like the same exact ring I have. Mine is 14K and went for like $500 if I remember right.. nice find!

MarkinIa · Jun 17, 2009

Congrats, nice ring.

Since it has a serial #, check with the jewelry stores in your area.

goldgrubber · Jun 17, 2009

Nice Bling!!!

crazyjarhead · Jun 17, 2009

That's a sweet ring. Looks like it's going to be yours :thumbsup:

john09 · Jun 17, 2009

COOL RING

Bob S · Jun 17, 2009

Nice Find WTG

bill-USA · Jun 17, 2009

Rasputin said:
Great job! I know you are pumped! I'm still waiting for my first gold... still wating..waiting..

I think if you'd go out and detect instead of just waiting, your odds would improve dramatically...

Narthoniel · Jun 17, 2009

Great lookin ring! Congratulations!!

If there is a seriel number it is likely that it was inscribed by a gemological grading company. The 3 big companies for grading diamonds are GIA, IGI and EGI. If you need help finding them let me know and ill dig up the web links. I know GIA is www.gia.edu. And it also helps to keep an eye on the lost and found section of craigs list.
Anthony