My wife and i seem to have better than normal luck finding rings. i am wearing an 18k wht gold with a 1/4 carat near perfect diamond ring that my wife found on a soccer field side line. value $1200.00 we have had the best luck with rings at the univ of oregon athletic fields and "outside" graduation areas in the grass
also she just found a 14k , 20 inch chain with mother of guadalupe medallion. value approx $400.00 if you have colleges in your area definitly hunt the athletic areas