1950 / 10K class ring under the rocks today.

[lorraine]

Hi,

Rain finally stopped, and although it was foggy for a while out there it was fun to be out diggin' again.

Found a few clads before I heard that nice low tone and scooped out a 62 yrs. old class ring from under those rocks.

Those old class rings were made in such a nice style...I 'd say "classy".

Here's some pics of the 2 1/2 hr. hunt as I chased the tide out.

thanks for looking at my post and pics

Lorraine

 

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[Les West Central Fl]

Wow! Old Class Ring! Nice find.

 

[bigscoop]

Lorraine,....I'm just gonna start sending you all my jewelry to have it cleaned. You sure do a great job with the cleaning. Nice looking ring!

 

[DrJoePrime]

Really nice find!

You did a great job cleaning it too. Electrolysis?

I had a freckled 14k ring that was a similar age. I used hydrochloric acid (swimming pool)[super dangerous - need to be very careful] for about 5 seconds and then a mild baking soda polish.

 

[getgoldct]

Very nice, how do you get your stuff so clean.

 

[lorraine]

thanks, Dr. Joe,

Yes, I did a bit of electrolysis on this ring, about 10 minutes...it had that green accumulation in some spots; then I rinsed it and gently rubbed it with baking soda.

I could've done a better job...there is still some "green" visible , but I'll leave it as is.

Lorraine

 

[lorraine]

thanks,

I used electrolysis followed by gentle rubbing with baking soda and finally a shine with jeweler's rouge ( black crayon)

It's still not as clean as I would like it to be, but I haven't got any more time to spend cleaning it.

Lorraine

 

[lookindown]

Great score.

 

[Lady Pirate]

I always enjoy your posts and pictures Lorraine. Keep up the great detecting (and cleaning)!

 

[Billinoregon]

Lorraine: I think I love your beaches as much as I love your finds. Ever find old copper or bronze boat nails, rivets or fittings? I can just smell the sand and hear the slosh of the tidal wavelets. It's no fun living inland from the coast. That truly is a wonderful ring. The design almost has an art deco feel to it.

 

[lorraine]

thanks, billinoregon,

Yes, I find those old rivets, and all kinds of fittings...some heavy , some lighter.Sorry, I don't know very much about the various metals, but it's all there ...too much of it in those "muddy flats."

<Lorraine

 

[Gary Drayton]

Fantastic Lorraine, you go girl!

 

[dewcon4414]

Lorraine..... you are just kicking everyones butt. Outstanding finds.... you are on such a roll.

Dew

 

[lorraine]

Gary, I remembered to go soooooooooooo slowly, I was almost falling asleep out there

Lorraine

 

[beachboy]

Wow, Great ring, lov it, still looking for one of those guys...

 

[JimDon]

nice score. Hope you can find the owner.

 

[lorraine]

nice score. Hope you can find the owner.

I'm going to try, JimDon. There is no school name on it, just an initial; and no name inside the band...just initials on the sides.

Lorraine

 

[DewGuru]

Fine scoopin Lorraine!

 

[herb n surf]

Another nice find . Way to go Lorraine ..

 

[plymouthian12]

i love finding class rings great hunt congrats
kent