1715 FLEET SHIPWRECK EMERALD & AMETHYST RING PIRATE GOLD COINS TREASURE JEWELRY

Unearthing the Emerald and Amethyst Ring of the 1715 Fleet: A Treasure Lost to History In the annals of treasure hunting, few discoveries are as captivating as those from the famed 1715 Fleet—a convoy of Spanish ships lost to a hurricane over three centuries ago. Among the treasures recovered from the fleet’s wreckage, one find stands out for its rarity and splendor: an exquisite ring set with a luminous emerald and a regal amethyst. Unearthed by the crew of the Lilly May on June 24, 2022, this jewel offers a tangible link to the opulence of the Spanish Empire and the human stories aboard these ill-fated vessels. The Journey of the Lilly May The story of the emerald and amethyst ring is intertwined with the modern-day treasure-hunting adventures of the Lilly May crew. Captain Grant Gitschlag, alongside Mike Penninger, Nick Amelio, Corrine McClanahan, and Adam Gitschlag, had dedicated years to unearthing artifacts from the 1715 Fleet. Their quest began with meticulous planning, upgrades