Jewelry & Precious Metals - DigTreasures Forum https://digtreasures.com/community/jewelry-precious-metals/ DigTreasures Discussion Board en-US Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:14:46 +0000 wpForo 60 14k Gold Class Ring recovered at low tide https://digtreasures.com/community/jewelry-precious-metals/14k-gold-class-ring-recovered-at-low-tide/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:16:49 +0000 Beach recovery story and the search for the original owner.

]]> Jewelry & Precious Metals Dig Treasures https://digtreasures.com/community/jewelry-precious-metals/14k-gold-class-ring-recovered-at-low-tide/ How can you tell whether a detecting find might be silver? https://digtreasures.com/community/jewelry-precious-metals/how-can-you-tell-whether-a-detecting-find-might-be-silver/ Mon, 27 Jul 2026 09:10:05 +0000 Possible clues include hallmarks, tarnish color, density and the absence of obvious corrosion.

Do not rely on one test alone. Photograph any stamps or marks clearly before polishing the item.

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