Slow Start To The Year But Things Are Improving

[Compass]

Last year was my best ever for the amount of nice jewelry I recovered but this year was shaping up to be one of my worst. Granted, I wasn't detecting as aggressively due to other commitments and conditions didn't seem to be as good as last year but I went from 60 to 0 just like that! However, a couple of summer finds lifted my spirits and filled me with optimism for the fall and winter seasons. 

The gold chain and cross was a shocking find in more than one way. It was found in the darkness of night and my hopes were dashed when I turned on my headlamp because in the artificial light it had a cheap stainless steel look to it. I drove home thinking that the hunt was a bust until I emptied my finds pouch and was stunned by the radiance of big gold amongst the rusted iron and corroded zinc pennies. This hobby never ceases to surprise me. GL&HH!

[mh9162013]

Great finds!

Is the Tiffany & Co. ring made out of white gold, sterling silver or platinum?

On a possibly related note: what does a platinum ring come up as for most detectors? Same as a silver coin or quarter?

[F350Platinum]

Looks good to me there Compass. That Gerber Ghostrike push knife probably needs a scabbard ? finding anything is better than nothing. ? 

[Compass]

8 hours ago, mh9162013 said:

Great finds!

Is the Tiffany & Co. ring made out of white gold, sterling silver or platinum?

On a possibly related note: what does a platinum ring come up as for most detectors? Same as a silver coin or quarter?

Thanks! The Tiffany ring is silver and the 2nd one that I have found of the same design. It was cool because I was pretty sure by the shape it was a Tiffany even in the dark when I found it. I mostly use my pulse detectors at the beach so I don't know what numbers platinum will come up as. Maybe someone here will answer your question - not even sure but guessing platinum is a "low" conductor?

[Compass]

5 hours ago, F350Platinum said:

Looks good to me there Compass. That Gerber Ghostrike push knife probably needs a scabbard ? finding anything is better than nothing. ? 

Thank you 350Plat. Had no idea what kind of knife it was  but you are exactly right on the ID. Cost about $40 with a sheath.

[mh9162013]

6 minutes ago, Compass said:

Maybe someone here will answer your question - not even sure but guessing platinum is a "low" conductor?

Unlike pure gold, pure platinum is a relatively strong metal. So it doesn't need to be "diluted" as much as gold to create an alloy suitable for jewelry. Often, platinum in jewelery will be 95% pure. Oh, and platinum is highly conductive...maybe moreso than gold...I think. It's at least in the same ballpark.

[Slimpickuns]

Excellent quality finds there George! Congrats on the summer treasure, hopefully we'll be blessed soon with some fall/winter erosion.

[Joe Beechnut OBN]

Good to see the compass pointed in the direction of Gold! Love the chain! Lots of nice treasure ..

[Compass]

55 minutes ago, mh9162013 said:

Unlike pure gold, pure platinum is a relatively strong metal. So it doesn't need to be "diluted" as much as gold to create an alloy suitable for jewelry. Often, platinum in jewelery will be 95% pure. Oh, and platinum is highly conductive...maybe moreso than gold...I think. It's at least in the same ballpark.

In the world of metal detectors I believe that gold jewelry are considered "low" conductors relative to the better conductors - silver and copper. I believe that I remember this from school as well. A lot of people think that gold is a superior conductor  but its desirability in electronics use is largely due to its decent conductivity and superior corrosion resistance which is why it is prized in marine environments.