Good Times with 1.03 Carats * Update - Will be on Whites website *

The Beep Goes On

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Jan 11, 2006
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Metal Detecting
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I submitted the story/find to Whites and they say that they're going to post it on their site and possibly include it in their "written material". I get $100 accessory certificate which I'll use for a Super 12" :)
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I went to a jewelry store today and found a ring that was identical to the one I found...white gold, same setting, same size (1 carat total) and number of stones in the same exact configuration. Retail was $2,150 and it was on sale at 30% off for $1,500. Makes me feel a little better for spending all that money on detecting equipment :o
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I took a vacation day from work today...really wanted to do some hunting (yeah, I know, I'm obsessed). I hunted the same huge soccer park that I've been hunting, but instead of using the Bigfoot and covering a lot of ground, I used my 8" DD on the DFX and concentrated on the high traffic areas. It paid off with my best ring to date. The diamond ring, cross and silver ring were all within 15 feet of each other and found within the first hour of the hunt. I hunted another 3 hours or so, but I guess the detecting gods thought I'd had enough. :)

Read more... http://www.thebeepgoeson.com/display.asp?page=BB_1_11_08

14K White Gold Diamond Ring (9 diamonds) - 1.03 Carats

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This cross is a mystery find. No hallmarks, the diamonds are not real, but it's heavy and rang up like a nickel. Probably junk, but very well made and quite a looker.

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925 Silver German Cross ring...was smashed when I found it, but it straightened out easily.

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1994 Twenty Pence Elizabeth II DG REG F.D.

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1946D Wheat
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Total

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HH!
TBGO
 

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Re: Good Times with 1.03 Carats

SoreKneeDayton said:
Beep,

Verry nice ring. Wooow!

Why did you dig, if VDI was 14? Did it show foil as well? I use an M-6 so your readings may guide me?
Terry

If you're looking for gold rings, you should dig solid round signals from +9 VDI on up. Once you learn the detector you can usually tell if it's foil or not. Lately I have been digging everything to break myself of habits I have gotten myself into...learn and re-learn as your skills improve.

HH!
TBGO
 

Re: Good Times with 1.03 Carats

The Beep Goes On said:
SoreKneeDayton said:
Beep,

Verry nice ring. Wooow!

Why did you dig, if VDI was 14? Did it show foil as well? I use an M-6 so your readings may guide me?
Terry

If you're looking for gold rings, you should dig solid round signals from +9 VDI on up. Once you learn the detector you can usually tell if it's foil or not. Lately I have been digging everytyhing to break myself of habits I have gotten myself into...learn and re-learn as your skills improve.

HH!
TBGO
Thanks for the details beep. It really helps.
 

Re: Good Times with 1.03 Carats

WTG, Great looking Ring. If you don't mind me asking but where's a good place to get one of those Diamond Testers, and how much? The 18K pendant I got the other day, I would have bet my life it was a Pull-Tab.

John
 

Re: Good Times with 1.03 Carats

Wow, Beep!
Now that's the way to spend a vacation day :)
Congrats!
 

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Thanks for the Link TBGO, pricey is right but would save some embarrassment at a Jeweler. After my business picks up I will need to get one, thanks again.
John
 

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What a way to spend that vacation day, Beep! :o Beautiful finds!!! :o

Congrats! Nana
 

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Mr. Beep,
What a day!! Did you heart stop? I would have passed out right there.lol
Congrad's on a great ring.
Tennessee Joe
 

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FINGER LICKING GOOD STUFF!! I CANNOT WAIT TO GET OUT TOMORROW.......I HOPE IT A GOOD ONE, MAYBE THE BIG CACHE WILL BE UNEARTHED. I AM GETTING REAL CLOSE.....I CAN FEEL IT!
 

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Wow!! What an amazing ring, a dream find for sure.
Big time congrats on that and the other goodies you found.
It really paid to take a vacation day!!! Wooowhooo!!!

Smiles!
BDoo
 

Re: Good Times with 1.03 Carats

What a great day for you!
Congrads.
The ground is still frozen here in Colorado.
(CABIN FEVER)

Pentico
 

Re: Good Times with 1.03 Carats

Got to love those soccer moms. Great find, I'm sure shes missing that beauty.
 

Re: Good Times with 1.03 Carats * Update *

Congrats again TBGO! WOW......all that swinging has finally paid off! Thanks for the update.

HH,
Moon
 

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