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Quite a Big Dog!

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cjc

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Anyone who remembers the legendary "big dog" Hindu 26 gr. PLAT ring knows that I have been looking for a mate for it for some time. Here it is--10.8 gr. setting is PLAT, 61 flanking and 1ct+ center stone- (not very good at eyeballing princess cut stones, it could be more). 28 years--and bingo.
Hope you are all returning to port heavy laden...
cjc
 
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Well, beyond the usual "in the water with a detector" (hehe), I'll say that this find was a product of knowing the gold "epicenter" of a site and never missing a chance to cover it thoroughly. (I found a Cartier watch thirty feet from where this came out a few years back--if that's not a good indicator...). Also where there is a lot of good competition, I look for those areas which are not the first choices but still have --you guessed it: numbers, dollars and activity. I would also point to the importance of good coil control-- slowing down, shortening your passes and getting a handle on what's right at your feet. I say this because this was a deep, entirely missable signal. I would also point to the importance of equipment handling--having what you need to respond to breakdowns, and those thngs that would affect your "comfort level" (but not really expecting one). Summary: -be prepared, and be prepared to suffer. (haha)
PS. found with an Excal---a case for learning to hear that nice clean "spongey" sound. Have gotten some feedback on my book asking why I use this dumb word-. Answer: You'll know when you hear it!
cjc
 
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Very nice ring Clive, a lot of people out there knocking the Excalibur but we sure do find a lot of good rings with it, it just gos to show that you dont have to have a $2500+ machine to get the big ticket rings. Well done indeed sir!
 
Oh, you found my ring! How many times have you heard that?

A real beauty! Love to hear what it appraises for. My guess from that one photo 10 grand plus.

Chris
 
On the 4th reading, clives excal book is amazing..Silent search, absolutely..your settings GH ..put ounce 14kt gold in my scoop last week.:thumbup:
 
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