BeachHunter

Thanks for putting all under one coil Steve. Cool compilation.

Wow! Now that’s a cool find..

I would do number 7. 7. Introduce myself and offer to share finds and anything of historical value regarding their property. Then number 5.

Great read thanks Steve!

Welcome aboard Don from Southern California! This is the best site for info based on experience. Best of luck!

Excellent Seated, what a beauty! Congratulations on some stellar finds.

That’s interesting. Possibly a clasp or jump ring of a higher Karat attached to the necklace. Still, a worthy dig from the vdi numbers. Best of luck!

I thought this may help someone who is getting different VDI numbers on various pieces of jewelry. Gold as it comes out of the ground is a pure element that is yellow and relatively soft. That’s your “24 karat gold.” Many people like the yellow color of 24 karat gold, but the lack of hardness can be a disadvantage in jewelery, so it is alloyed with other metals. This affects the color in addition to the hardness. To make white gold, an alloy of palladium and nickel is added to the gold. Jewelers talk about other colors, too: add a little copper for a “pinkish” caste; if you want a “green” tint, add silver. Zinc is added to make the gold harder. The “karat” tells how much alloy of other metals is used — 18k gold is 75% gold and 25% alloy, 14 karat has more alloy, etc. One might think that yellow gold would always be more expensive than white because it is “purer,” but that isn’t necessarily true. White gold can be more expensive because it’s harder to fabricate. A good gold “manufacturer” is judged by his or her ability to use the different alloys to achieve the qualities desired in jewelry. The head of a ring that holds a gemstone, for example, must be hard but also flexible, so the alloy is important there. 24k gold is 99.99% gold, 22k is 91.67% gold, and 20k is 83.33% gold. Those of such high karatage are most often used in Asia and the Middle East. Generally, 20k or higher is yellow in color. 18k is 75% gold and is the most common karatage in Europe. It’s also popular in America and can be yellow or other colors. 18k white gold made with nickel is very hard. 18k yellow gold is softer than its 14k counterpart. 14k gold is most common in the USA and can be yellow or other colors. 14k white gold is harder and used in prong settings. 14k white gold has a yellowish tinge and is often plated with rhodium (a platinum group metal) to give it a white appearance. 12k gold is 50% gold and is commonly used in class rings and can be other color. 10k gold is 41.67% gold and is common in promotional goods. It’s the lowest alloy that can be called gold in the US and it’s very brittle. Most of this information came from Donald Fogg, of F.D. Fogg Jewelry in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

That’s awesome to read Daniel. I do believe we have a great new detector in our hands. More good luck to you.

Nice fair review Nuke and congratulations on the 18K!

Great posts guys. Simultaneous Multi frequency is the key. The Equinox is a very convenient and capable design. I can’t wait to try out the 6” coil. It should be interesting.

15 total years..

I think it’s a great idea to add a PB that can double as a flashlight. I’d really like to add the power bank under the arm cuff for a little more balance. Have fun with the EQ. Best of luck!

It reminds me of the Excal with a pinpoint mod. So one can easily switch from discrim to AM and vice versa, to check targets.

Nice setup Cipher.

Awesome finds! Thanks for giving us a look.

Excellent, clear, well written review Chase. Awesome post and very nice gold.

Thanks for the video Paul. I was wondering how to deal with bottle caps.

You can lay the EQ sideways after releasing the twist lock and it should fit in the Minlab bag and others.

Thank you Steve.

Anyone have any info on what may work as a replacement shaft in carbon fiber? Upper and lower rods?I’m not a big fan of the shaft on the EQ, especially the fibrous lower one. I see that as becoming stuck real easy if I get lazy.

Terry, Did Kellyco send you a tracking number prior to finding it delivered to your porch?

Thank you Wayfarer! I agree with all your points about staying with your Dealer. I'll post if anything interesting comes up. Best of Luck! BH

Nicely said Chase. I stuck it out with my Dealer and was treated great. He delivered my 800 today and I'm charging it up as I type. Stick with your dealer..I'm sure glad I did. Best of luck!

Thank you Wayfarer, for the well written review. Outstanding job in helping me and others to understand the new Equinox a little better. Best of Luck! BH