Ring @ park - would you claim it as gold?

[Javadroid]

Having a family cookout at a park today and I spent a bit over an hour swinging coil with my old Fisher F2, getting a bit of ribbing from the kin. Isn't it amazing how interested people get once you find something though? I found a few clad coins and a toy car, then got my find of the day. I have to admit that I was a bit disappointed when I saw "10KP" inside... any ring is treasure to me, so I'm thrilled, but would you claim it as a gold find if it was yours? Lesson for us all - keep your MD handy and you never know when an opportunity will arise!

 

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[peruna]

Gold-plated DOES contain the word 'Gold"....

but, uhhh, no.

Still a GREAT find. The "real" one is still out there with your name on it.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Still a nice find!

 

[Kray Gelder]

Javadroid, we have seen this issue before here, and 14 KP means 14 Karat Plumb gold...14KT minimum. So, you have yourself a gold ring, not plated. Congrats!

 

[Javadroid]

Gold-plated DOES contain the word 'Gold"....

but, uhhh, no.

Still a GREAT find. The "real" one is still out there with your name on it.

Yeah - that's kind of my thinking... thanks for the encouragement! At least it shut up the relatives!

 

[Javadroid]

Javadroid, we have seen this issue before here, and 14 KP means 14 Karat Plumb gold...14KT minimum. So, you have yourself a gold ring, not plated. Congrats!

REALLY?! Huzzah! Now that IS encouraging to hear!

 

[peruna]

Javadroid, we have seen this issue before here, and 14 KP means 14 Karat Plumb gold...14KT minimum. So, you have yourself a gold ring, not plated. Congrats!

Well dog my cats...I learned something else today. It was a good day then.

and a belated congrats for the GOLD band, Javadroid!

 

[Javadroid]

Well dog my cats...I learned something else today. It was a good day then.

and a belated congrats for the GOLD band, Javadroid!

And I as well Peruna. Cheers to us for learning more about treasure today! I love TreasureNet!

 

[Kray Gelder]

Huzzah, indeed!

 

[Blak bart]

Always good for gettin the heart going !! Could have easily been the real thing.

 

[Kray Gelder]

Ah, but it is the real thing, Bart!

 

[Blak bart]

Oh wow......I see what your sayin !! My bad. Right on javadroid !!

 

[Blak bart]

Ya it looks to good to be plated. Flawless finish !!

 

[DigToChina]

Congrats on the 10k gold Java! You did it with the real deal but even if it had said GF or RG, I still would have claimed gold in front of everyone. Would have been fun watching everyone eat crow for their picnic, lol [emoji23]

 

[Javadroid]

Congrats on the 10k gold Java! You did it with the real deal but even if it had said GF or GP, I still would have claimed gold in front of everyone. Would have been fun watching everyone eat crow for their picnic, lol [emoji23]

Yes indeed mate!

 

[bravobob]

Congrats on the ring ! I had to Google the "KP" , i also learned something .

 

[Ia.FurTrade]

Congrat's on the nice "10K" ring! Now, you need to weigh it so you can tell them how much it's worth!

Iowa Dale

 

[against the wind]

Congrats on the Gold Ring.

 

[trdking]

Guys lets not forget about the good ol Magnet test. If it is plate it will stick to a magnet.

 

[Javadroid]

Guys lets not forget about the good ol Magnet test. If it is plate it will stick to a magnet.

Thanks for this tip. The magnet had no effect! Another helpful lesson!