MY DFX IS A JEWLERY MAGNET

[goldcoin]

It's almost been three years since I retired and decided to start metal detecting,just wish I had started sooner like alot of you guys,I have learned alot from all of your posts,Here's my best jewelry finds at the end of my second year.I always wondered ,what if I lived near a beach,what would i have accumalated?Regardless,it has been a sweet ride...thanks for looking.
DONNIE...goldcoin

 

[scubadetector]

Not suprized. The DFX is the land version of the BHID. Because the BHID is waterproof it lost some bells and whistles but the same detector. I drowned a DFX in the water along with a Spectrum. Water detectors around water are a lot safer. Very nice finds.

 

[mudpuppy]

Thats an impressive amount of great finds for your second year at this! You are obviously dedicated and have an eye for location. As far as beach hunting, it can be a collossal waste of time with miles traveled between beeps...In west michigan where I live, I have the choice of the two, and I prefer the dirt! You got it down!
Mud

 

[goldcoin]

Thanks scubadetector,yes,i go 3 or 4 times a week and soccer fields and ball fields,have yielded these finds,the big ring was at a park amphitheater,but i have become a student of this great hobby.Larry's post,as well as everyone elses posts,have been the key,as i read most of the forums i can,but knowing the sounds of what is below the coil does help,although i do dig everything between 12 and 50 if i an jewelry hunting.The ring appraised at $6000.00 came in at 46 on the vdi.thanks for your comments and HH

 

[goldcoin]

Thanks mudpuppy,yes,i have dedicated myself to reading all the forums and watched all the videos,but it is the time in the field,and learning my machine,and as you say going to where the good stuff is ,is the key to good finds.ball parks and soccer fields as well as amphitheaters are hot spots for me.These are my best finds,but i have probably 40 more junk rings and enamel pendants and assorted stuff,as you probably have found also.All of you guys posts and Larry's settings have helped,although I have graduated to my own settings that work best for me,.Thanks for your comments and HH

 

[Ks Coyote]

Congrats on the great jewelry. What coil are you using?

 

[Larry (IL)]

I have to agree with you Donnie on the DFX as a Jewelry Magnet, it is the best detector I have ever had for land jewelry hunting. Three of the six gold finds in this picture, I found with a DFX........ The 109 diamond bracelet appraised for $5000.

Keep up the good finds with the DFX, you have done very well in your first two years......

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[Mason Jarr]

The DFX was my first machine and I still use it for a backup. I've found a few rings, but nothing like your collection. Very nice. Are you running factory programs or one of your own? I'd be interested in seeing your settings if you don't mind.

 

[MikeO]

Very nice collection of Jewelry.

 

[goldcoin]

Well Larry coming from you,i take it as a true compliment.My first 2 years not only with jewelry,dirt digging,and with over a hundred silver coins,the oldest a 1864 IH.I really don.t see a need to advance my technology with an upgrade,just keep doing what i have been doing.The relics and artifacts has been amazing also.Thanks for your comments and encouragement..

 

[goldcoin]

Thanks Ks coyote,all of my jewelry and coins have been found by 1 coil, an off brand from kellyco.a 6 inch double D excellerator,gives me about 6 to 8 inches and remains stable.I have purchased 7 other coils,besides the stock 3oo 12 inch spider coil,but each time i try one out,i keep going back to the 6 inch double D,it is just the one i have the most cinfidence withWhen i slow down a bit,i might try the others with a little more effort,but I keep about 6 to 8 homesites and businesses ,as well as net working parks ,public works ,when they are tearing up streets and sidewalks,so it has become quite a job,just keeping up with my pre-set hunts..

 

[goldcoin]

Thanks MikeO,it has benn fun,to say the least

 

[goldcoin]

Often wandered Larry,what has been your best find?Just wandering if I have already been spoiled with the large mens diamond ring,Call me crazy,but i expect to find something everytime I go out,i expect it,but it doesn't bother me at all when i don't find the gold or silver,because i know the next day will be the day.

 

[goldcoin]

Masonjar,I use the coin and jewelry on all my hunts,i do tweak it some amp up the ac to remain stable 70 to 80.dc 33 to 45,vco on and just keeping it simple go to pre-amp gain and increase to 3.i use the pro deep silver and change the settings some,and I use some of Larry's settings some,but just about all my finds are with a 6 inch coil and with the setting i gave you...good luck...HH

 

[Mason Jarr]

Thanks for the information. Hope you find lots more.

 

[ohmygato]

Often wandered Larry,what has been your best find?Just wandering if I have already been spoiled with the large mens diamond ring,Call me crazy,but i expect to find something everytime I go out,i expect it,but it doesn't bother me at all when i don't find the gold or silver,because i know the next day will be the day.

goldcoin, I think this is the #1 reason why you have such good success and it's very inspiring to see your finds. I think your expectation to find something every time you go out generates the motivation to pursue what you're hunting.

Happy hunting and thanks for sharing.

 

[goldcoin]

Thanks ohmygato for your comments and support.almost 3 years now and i cannot believe the finds ,some overwhelming,whites treasure stories is running 2 of my stories right now under ddaddydigger,and kellyco treasure finds is running 3,1 they keep on the front page since last august,about the $6000.00 ring i found,but i do have a passion for this hobby ,if you can on kellyco.they are running a story of a commerative medallion i found and returned to the jj haverty furniture corp.it was a feel good story.the medallion was 76 years old,and made of brass,but as the pictures shows it cleaned up very nice.but returning an archive that was lost to a great great grandson was very satisfying,and i think all of this and the other posts and all the forums have raised my awareness of what can be found if i am willing to pay the price.the president of a local club went out with me on a hunt,and afterwards commented he couldn't believe i have only 3 years as a THer,he has 35 years experience,and I appreciated his remarks of evidence of my dedication,but Larry,ill has been an intrical part of my growth as well as all of you guys comments and forums posts......HH