I Pulled a Nice Sparkler Out of the Ocean Today

[bdahunter]

I took the advice that was so generously given by some Pirate Mates and applied it today with Excellent results! I caught the low tide at Horseshoe Bay and worked the Lane with only a brief sojourn to the Mine (which was dead). My first ticket of the day was a .925 Italy Silver Chain, I picked it up in the Lane mid beach which is an area that I don't usually hunt because the west side of the beach is generally the most productive. I couldn't go beyond the main beach today because the Bermuda Regiment was on exercises to the east at Chaplin Bay. It was overcast and breezy for most of the hunt and after 2 hours the wetsuit wasn't keeping me warm anymore, in fact I was feeling the chill as though I was naked.
I considered bailing out with only the silver chain and some clad but then I ran into a friend Audrey who was walking her dogs Tor (Great Dane) and Oscar (Terrier). It's hard to believe that Audrey's 73 years old, she is a very nice woman.






We chatted for a bit and the sun came out and warmed me up some so I decided to head over to the swimming area and try a technique that a Mate had PM'ed to me. Sure enough it Worked! I heard a foil sound (that I normally don't bother to dig anymore) and dug it up from 10 - 12 inches down. There in the bottom of the scoop was my Sparkler - 18 small Diamonds (tested positive) and 3 small Rubies (can't test these with my diamond tester) in an older style yellow gold setting. The ring had been resized where the karat stamp should be so no markings but I would expect 18k based on weight, lack of corrosion and colour. The gold isn't the issue, as I'll have the stones broken out and the setting melted down. (Midwest can determine the karats)













Thanks for Viewing,

BDA

[Buster]

BDA, thats a good hunt for sure..I really need to come hunting at your beaches..Hopefully the spring breakers will give up some of there goodies while they are frolicking at the beaches down here..Congrats,...Buster...

[bdahunter]

I decided it was time to refocus on the gold with an emphasis on diamonds. Of over 100 rings in the last 2 years only 4 have had diamonds in them - this one makes 5. I plan on increasing that number as much as possible in the coming months.
It's amazing how easily one can become stuck in a rut and forget the basic principles of waterhunting.

I feel I'm back on track now,

BDA

[Steve in PR]

A really nice boquet of flowers! That warmed you up, I'm sure! Congratulations!

[EBCIII]

Congrats BDA! That is a beaut! I like the old stuff myself, good luck with it, Beale.

[schoser]

wow nice finds

[bdahunter]

Have you been kept away from hunting, Steve? It's not like you to not post some Kewl Loot at least once a week. I sure would like to see whatever you pulled out of Mother Ocean. You always get interesting stuff.

Be Well,

BDA

I'm starting to get a little selfconscious because hardly anybody else is posting on this forum.

[Lt1stone]

Very nice finds!

[gordiesgirl]

Awesome finds, WTG

[pris]

Hey BDA, you know that's just because it's frozen just about everywhere in the states. I have stopped posting because all I ever find is a penny here, dime there and the occaisional quarter. I did find a pot pipe a couple of weeks ago, but that's the most exciting thing I've found in a while.

Don't be self concious! You're everyone's hope for spring / summer.