Wedding Ring Set Return

On March 4, 2015 I wrote about an exceptional early morning metal detecting hunt.

Upon returning home I inspected the finds and saw a serial number inscribed on the interior of the Tiffany & Co engagement ring. My intent was to visit a local Tiffany's store to report the serial number on the following Monday, March 9th, when I had some errands to run in that area. However, on Sunday I felt what I can only describe as an irresistible urge to visit the store a day early.

Roughly 30 minutes after leaving Tiffany's I received an email from the husband of the woman who lost the rings at the beach six months prior. Sunday was her birthday and they had just finished their celebratory dinner when word arrived about the found ring. I spoke with the husband that evening and he, quite grateful yet curious, asked if I had found a second ring; the wedding band set with 21 small diamonds. I had a suspicion the rings were a set, albeit of differing precious metals, and I could not deny the elation I felt at having found both rings before the ocean claimed them.

We met last night and they were reunited with the lost rings. This marks my seventh lost jewelry return in just over four and a half years in the hobby.

PT950 Engagement Ring and 14K White Gold Wedding Band - RETURNED!

The Happy Couple : )

Quick, List Three Precious Metals

Did you go with silver, gold and platinum?

I scoped out a sidewalk tear-out this morning while heading to the beach for an early morning jaunt under the full moon. There wasn't much exposed area though I did manage to scrape up one silver Mercury dime. A friend I mentioned it to later in the morning asked if it was done being torn-out. I replied it would likely be covered back up by this evening. His simple response was, "Ah well good save." Indeed.

That could have been enough to make it a satisfying hunt yet as it turned out it was only the beginning. All it took was a little patience, about an hour after I had begun scanning the beach, to find that sweet spot right beneath a fresh cut. You know what I mean?