Rocky Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 This is my best find so far. The other day I was standing next to my car talking on the phone in a dirt parking lot and while I was looking at the ground I saw something shiny and dirty and just assumed it was aluminum foil or a tab so I gave it a light brush with my foot and in that instant I realized it looked like a stud and in the same moment it literally disappeared so I got off the phone and got down hands and knees and pulled this baby from the dirt, a 2+ carat diamond stud, excellent cut, faint yellow color, some inclusions or bubbles full of dirt, in a white gold or platinum setting. First photo is out of the ground slightly blown out with a compressor second photo is the cleaned product. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Tom Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Man I don't want you hunting with me, Rocky. You will find all the sunbakers and just ruin my day. That Is a real bit of good luck I'd say. Good luck to you out in the field. Old Tom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Au Seeker Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 WOW, if that's a real diamond a set would sell new for $20,000/$30,000 and up!!! I would get it tested, also check around for someone posting that it was lost, whoever lost that if real would be crying big time and should offer a nice reward!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 15 minutes ago, Au Seeker said: also check around for someone posting that it was lost I've been looking on cl and not a single person currently searching. Unfortunately for the owner it appeared to have been sitting in the ground quite some time. I'm going to keep a eye out for them. It's hard to imagine the grief. Like loosing queens gold. Not quite. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Old Tom said: That Is a real bit of good luck I'd say. Good luck to you out in the field. Thank you Tom, I hope the field is as generous with meteorites as it is with this find. Edited July 31, 2017 by Rocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeJ Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 If it's a diamond, it might have a serial number laser etched around the girdle. Nice find !! Hope it turns out to be valuable. Luke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 7 hours ago, Rocky said: I've been looking on cl and not a single person currently searching. Unfortunately for the owner it appeared to have been sitting in the ground quite some time. I'm going to keep a eye out for them. It's hard to imagine the grief. Like loosing queens gold. Not quite. Anyone that wears a two carat diamond stud is probably loaded and wouldn't miss it. I'm curious to see what a jeweler says about it and it's appraisal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampstomper Al Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 What Skip said.. If real even a poor quality 2+c stone is worth thousands..! I'm rooting for you.. Hopefully it was cut long enough ago to pre-date "it just gets done" laser ID #s & recording.. Swamp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morlock Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 If it is in fact a diamond, don't expect it to appreciate in value. Due to a process called Carbon Vapor Deposition or CVD for short, they can be manufactured rather cheaply in a lab. I predict in 15 or 20 years, this process will become so miniaturized and inexpensive, you'll be able to make diamonds at home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomH Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Wow! I sure hope it real! Let us know. Tom H> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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