Originally Posted by oklAAhoma
In Dec 03 I had a similar experience at OKC. I was completely surprised when the TSA agent insisted that I remove my jewelry. I was also very annoyed by the request, but although I resisted briefly, I just didn't have the energy to argue.
Perhaps the screener thought it looked like the cheap metal wannabe jewelry that does set off the WTMD. Real jewelry won't set it off. Must have looked cheap.