I think I got lucky, today, but not sure. I need help!!

[Cameraniac]

I Hit a soccer field, today/Friday. Set my 900 on Park 2 in hopes of finding some jewelry. I've dug plenty of clad out of the field, but never any jewelry. I knew, though, that there had to be some. I could smell it! I was swinging along and received a nice, smooth (if I remember correctly) 10 signal from the Nox that made me stop, turn around, and investigate it a little further. Started digging, and was greeted by a beautiful, gold color chain with crucifix.

I was shocked. It's been thirty years since I've found any gold. Here I am calling it gold when I'm really not sure what it's made of. It just feels, and looks so gold-like that it just has to be. The only markings are what appears to be a "7Z8" located on either side of the clasp.

What do you all think? Did I find the real deal? If so, this is the largest gold find that I have ever made. For me to say that I'm stoked, would be an understatement.

Thanks for looking, and for any help with an ID.

PS - Sorry for the huge pics., and no, I do not think that I damaged the crucifix. Maybe a lawn mower?

Dig Deep - Cameraniac

 

[Cameraniac]

Here's the weights...

 

[thepest]

Fantastic Finds.... Wow....

 

[laplander]

Marie Laure Chamorel ? Just a guess, very nice find!
HH Jeff

 

[jim tn]

Get it checked, looks like the real deal to me. Nice find, regardless. HH jim tn

 

[Odanscoils]

Very nice find. Still looking for my wife's I'm hoping she lost in our yard.
I'm not seeing any base metal. Like where it wore thru a plating.
Where it's broken on the cross.
Is it still gold in the middle ?
Looks more like BZL to me.
Did it come out of the ground looking all purrty and shinny like that.
Really looking like gold to me.

 

[sprchng]

I agree "bzl" , looks like gold plate at best on the chain but the pendant might be different.

 

[Donna(NJ]

I too recently found this chain at a basketball court I can see pendant NG as gold it wearing off However chain looks new with no wear or discoloration The only marking is a G on the clasp I need to buy test kit !!! I have read about ION plating I’m thinking that’s what mine is what is BZL ??

Hh
donna(NJ)

 

[Cameraniac]

No other hallmarks that I can find, and yeah, the suggested "BZL" makes a lot more sense. I was able to locate my magnet this morning, and determined that the clasp is attracted to it. The chain and cross are not. When viewing through a loupe, I do see what may be a base metal at the breaks in the cross. So, for now, I'm chalking it all up to being just junk. A nice looking junker, but a junker none the less.

I think I need to buy a test kit so that the next time I find a shocker, I won't have to endure the shock for so long. I have to admit, though, that it was kind of fun while it lasted.

I appreciate all of the replies, everyone.

 

[Odanscoils]

No other hallmarks that I can find, and yeah, the suggested "BZL" makes a lot more sense. I was able to locate my magnet this morning, and determined that the clasp is attracted to it. The chain and cross are not. When viewing through a loupe, I do see what may be a base metal at the breaks in the cross. So, for now, I'm chalking it all up to being just junk. A nice looking junker, but a junker none the less.

I think I need to buy a test kit so that the next time I find a shocker, I won't have to endure the shock for so long. I have to admit, though, that it was kind of fun while it lasted.

I appreciate all of the replies, everyone.

Anyway it still a very nice piece.
And it has gold in it.
So congratulations.
You did find gold.

 

[Cameraniac]

Anyway it still a very nice piece.
And it has gold in it.
So congratulations.
You did find gold.

Thank you, Sir.

I'll just have to get back at it, and keep trying to find the real deal. It's out there somewhere.

 

[Odanscoils]

Thank you, Sir.

I'll just have to get back at it, and keep trying to find the real deal. It's out there somewhere.

Maybe hit the same spot a little slower.
Maybe a big ring sitting nearby.
I forgot to ask. What machine are you using ?

 

[Cameraniac]

Yeah, you never know.

It's an EQ 900.

 

[Odanscoils]

Yeah, you never know.

It's an EQ 900.

Turn your recovery speed down.
Low conductor deep.
Go slow. Good Luck.
Be cool to find a bag of loot.
It's happened before.
Mower snags a piece and throws it clear of the pouch or container.
Could be a large mixed signals.

 

[Cameraniac]

Could be a large mixed signals.

Found a few of those that day, but all clads. The Nox separated them all quite nicely.

 

[Ronstar]

Ya have to love it when gold colors come up. I found a womans wrist watch that was marked 14kp, plated but who cares? Still made me do some nearly pornographic version of the chicken dance….

 

[Donna(NJ]

Ya have to love it when gold colors come up. I found a womans wrist watch that was marked 14kp, plated but who cares? Still made me do some nearly pornographic version of the chicken dance….

Gold filled also comes out of the ground looking real good, too. Don’t know the base metal but I know it rang up in-the coin range. I was just cherry picking. That’s how I found the chain & pendant. I was just quarter hunting and it came in loud & clear. I haven’t found gold in the dirt for a long time.

HH
Donna(NJ)

 

[fwcrawford]

Too bad it is not gold, but still a nice find.
It took me over three years to find a piece of gold with my 800.
And I found a pile of nickels too.

 

[Odanscoils]

Gold filled also comes out of the ground looking real good, too. Don’t know the base metal but I know it rang up in-the coin range. I was just cherry picking. That’s how I found the chain & pendant. I was just quarter hunting and it came in loud & clear. I haven’t found gold in the dirt for a long time.

HH
Donna(NJ)

I'll venture to say that pendant gave you the high coin signal.

 

[Cameraniac]

Still made me do some nearly pornographic version of the chicken dance….

Same thing happened to me! Lost some sleep that night too.