Lightstryder
New member
Just got my new Sea Hunter Mark II on Wednesday, and am still getting used to it. My buddy and I went out yesterday along the coast for a few hours and I started hunting in the sand between the large granite rocks. I figured that would be a great spot, just like in my gold panning days, the cracks and crevices in the rocks like to trap gold. So I gave it a shot. Well I got a whisper of a signal and almost didn't pay attention to it, note to self, LISTEN and DIG EVERYTHING!
So I ended up digging it, and at about 12 inches down right up next to the rock out pops this junk bracelet. It was so badly tarnished that I just assumed it was junk. I also found a silver plated copper ring and a tiny silver cross during our hunt. Well I got home afterwards and started inspecting my finds, and I see 14K stamped on the back of the bracelet, whoa! wait a second! Could it be? I am confused! Yep it is, solid gold. Well 56% solid gold anyway, but not plated! I am trying to clean it up but am having trouble, it is calico gold, or at least that is what we used to call it years ago, not sure what the term is now, but its two toned. Any suggestions for cleaning would be much appreciated! I am loving my new Sea Hunter!
So I ended up digging it, and at about 12 inches down right up next to the rock out pops this junk bracelet. It was so badly tarnished that I just assumed it was junk. I also found a silver plated copper ring and a tiny silver cross during our hunt. Well I got home afterwards and started inspecting my finds, and I see 14K stamped on the back of the bracelet, whoa! wait a second! Could it be? I am confused! Yep it is, solid gold. Well 56% solid gold anyway, but not plated! I am trying to clean it up but am having trouble, it is calico gold, or at least that is what we used to call it years ago, not sure what the term is now, but its two toned. Any suggestions for cleaning would be much appreciated! I am loving my new Sea Hunter!
