I think I got lucky, today, but not sure. I need help!!

[bottlebum]

I Hit a soccer field, today/Friday. Set my 900 on Park 2 in hopes of finding some jewelry. I've dug plenty of clad out of the field, but never any jewelry. I knew, though, that there had to be some. I could smell it! I was swinging along and received a nice, smooth (if I remember correctly) 10 signal from the Nox that made me stop, turn around, and investigate it a little further. Started digging, and was greeted by a beautiful, gold color chain with crucifix.

I was shocked. It's been thirty years since I've found any gold. Here I am calling it gold when I'm really not sure what it's made of. It just feels, and looks so gold-like that it just has to be. The only markings are what appears to be a "7Z8" located on either side of the clasp.

So, what do you all think? Did I find the real deal? If so, this is the largest gold find that I have ever made. For me to say that I'm stoked, would be an understatement.

Thanks for looking, and for any help with an ID.

PS - Sorry for the huge pics., and I like to think that I didn't damage damage the crucifix while digging it up, but not sure. Maybe a lawn mower? Yeah, that's it, a lawnmower did it.

Bottlebum

 

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BZL.. is what it says... which is makers mark.
Need more pictures of other sides of clasp areas both of the chain and pendent.
as of now... it is not made from any precious metals.
Post some pics of reverse of these to confirm... unless there are no markings then dont bother and chalk it up as costume.

 

[JVA5th]

I Hit a soccer field, today/Friday. Set my 900 on Park 2 in hopes of finding some jewelry. I've dug plenty of clad out of the field, but never any jewelry. I knew, though, that there had to be some. I could smell it! I was swinging along and received a nice, smooth (if I remember correctly) 10 signal from the Nox that made me stop, turn around, and investigate it a little further. Started digging, and was greeted by a beautiful, gold color chain with crucifix.

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I was shocked. It's been thirty years since I've found any gold. Here I am calling it gold when I'm really not sure what it's made of. It just feels, and looks so gold-like that it just has to be. The only markings are what appears to be a "7Z8" located on either side of the clasp.
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So, what do you all think? Did I find the real deal? If so, this is the largest gold find that I have ever made. For me to say that I'm stoked, would be an understatement.

Thanks for looking, and for any help with an ID.

PS - Sorry for the huge pics., and I like to think that I didn't damage damage the crucifix while digging it up, but not sure. Maybe a lawn mower? Yeah, that's it, a lawnmower did it.

Bottlebum

Also on the break on the cross you should be able to tell. If it's plated you'll see base metal there. So if no gold color there it's just plated. Since you've got the break there may as well look

 

[oldmxrat]

Either way, always fun to dig up something like that. Hope it's gold for ya, congrats!

 

[ModernMiner]

Either way, that had to of been a real thrill to dig up. Congrats.

 

[bottlebum]

No other hallmarks that I can find, and yeah, the suggested "BZL and it being a maker's mark" makes a lot more sense.

I was able to locate my magnet this morning, and determined that the clasp is attracted to it. The chain and cross are not. When viewing through a loupe, I do see what may be a base metal at the breaks in the cross. So, for now, I'm chalking it all up to being just junk. A nice looking junker, but a junker none the less.

I think I need to buy a test kit so that the next time I find a shocker, I won't have to endure the shock for so long. I have to admit, though, that it was kind of fun while it lasted.

I appreciate all of the replies, everyone.

 

[Digger RJ]

I Hit a soccer field, today/Friday. Set my 900 on Park 2 in hopes of finding some jewelry. I've dug plenty of clad out of the field, but never any jewelry. I knew, though, that there had to be some. I could smell it! I was swinging along and received a nice, smooth (if I remember correctly) 10 signal from the Nox that made me stop, turn around, and investigate it a little further. Started digging, and was greeted by a beautiful, gold color chain with crucifix.

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I was shocked. It's been thirty years since I've found any gold. Here I am calling it gold when I'm really not sure what it's made of. It just feels, and looks so gold-like that it just has to be. The only markings are what appears to be a "7Z8" located on either side of the clasp.
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So, what do you all think? Did I find the real deal? If so, this is the largest gold find that I have ever made. For me to say that I'm stoked, would be an understatement.

Thanks for looking, and for any help with an ID.

PS - Sorry for the huge pics., and I like to think that I didn't damage damage the crucifix while digging it up, but not sure. Maybe a lawn mower? Yeah, that's it, a lawnmower did it.

Bottlebum

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!