Lost Your Ring? We can help!

Looking to rent/hire a metal detector? Why not find a metal detecting specialist who can help you find what you thought was lost forever. By contacting one of the metal detecting specialists on The Ring Finders Directory, you will have a much greater chance of success in finding your lost item.

We specialize in finding lost rings, watches, pendants (all jewelry) also cell phone & keys. Lost at beaches, parks, lakes and yards. Check your town & city for a metal detecting specialist near you.

Your Ring has a story attached to it… that story ends when you lose it! You now have a chance to continue that story by hiring a metal detecting specialist to find your lost ring!

Please Note: Beaches and public area jobs are high priority…(time is critical) the sooner a metal detecting specialist can search for your lost item the better your chances of recovery.

Our goal here at The Ring Finders is to offer you a second chance to find what you thought was lost forever.

Book Of Smiles Jewelry, watches, gold and silver coins and cash

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    Jewelry Returned
    No Closeup Available
Photos donated by The Ring Finders team of independent metal detecting specialists.

17 Countries and Growing!

Book Of Smiles Cell phones, keys and other miscellaneous items

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    Recoveries
    Found by
  • $ Million
    Jewelry Returned
    No Closeup Available
Photos donated by The Ring Finders team of independent metal detecting specialists.

Latest Testimonials

  • His positive attitude was reassuring, and he quickly was able to find the ring... (2026)

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    I sincerely want to thank Greg for finding my grandmother’s ring. I have always cherished it, but I must admit I was careless wearing it working in the yard. His positive attitude was reassuring, and he quickly was able to find the ring in the giant mountain of pinecones.

    The little ring may not be very valuable, but means the world to me to have it back.

  • “Forever grateful Jim. Thank you so much... (2026)

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    “Forever grateful Jim. Thank you so much. We will forever tell this story and hope that it is passed down from generation to generation. His ring has become more special ??”

  • If you have lost something precious, do not lose hope until you’ve called Chris.. (2026)

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    Chris, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

    A few weeks ago, while floating down the Coquitlam River rapids with my son, my wedding band slipped off into the water. After two weeks and several failed personal attempts to spot it among the endless rocks and rushing current, I thought it was gone forever. That was when I reached out to Chris from The Ring Finders.

    From the moment we met him, Chris made an incredible impression. He is one of the most genuine, kind-hearted people you will ever meet. He was completely honest from the start—he made no wild promises, only that he would give it his absolute best effort. As we walked the riverbanks and pointed out the likely spots, his patience, dedication, and deep care were immediately obvious. You can tell within minutes that he doesn’t just do this as a service; he has a true calling for bringing people peace of mind. He told us that the best part of his work is simply helping people, and seeing him in action proved every word of that true.

    When he actually pulled my wedding ring out from beneath the riverbed, I was in utter shock and disbelief. Given the terrain, the pebbles, and the force of the water, it felt like a miracle. I couldn't help but give him a massive hug right then and there.

    My entire family was overjoyed, and we are still in awe of his skill and persistence. Chris gave us back something irreplaceable, and the world needs more people like him. If you have lost something precious, do not lose hope until you’ve called Chris. He is truly a master at his craft and an absolute gem of a human being.

    Thank you Chris!!

    Ron and Family.

  • Joe was awesome! (2026)

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    Joe was awesome! He went out of his way to double-check where we had been convinced it would’ve landed. He ended up finding it on the opposite side of the court. He’s the man

  • Jim was great to work with! (2026)

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    Jim was great to work with! Found the earring in seconds! AMAZING!

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New Blog Posts

  • 14K Gold & Diamond Wedding Ring Recovered From a Central Oklahoma Lake

    This one started with a sentence that probably sounded perfectly reasonable at the time. His wife reminded him not to lose his wedding ring. So he decided to show her just how securely it was staying on his finger. A second later, the 14K gold and diamond wedding ring slipped off and disappeared into the […]

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  • Lost Gold Bracelet found at Avila Beach CA by Dave The RingFinder

    If you have lost your wedding ring, a bracelet, golden grill, or a necklace, don’t waste the time or the money buying or renting a metal detector. Instead hire an expert metal detecting professional like Dave The RingFinder! Dave is the “metal detective” and knows how to stack the odds in your favor to get […]

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  • LOST GOLD WEDDING BAND AT WHITE LAKE, NC…FOUND and MAILED TO OWNER!!!!

    UPDATE: The ring I recovered on 8/5/26 and mailed to its owner in Chester, VA has made it safely back, been resized and shouldn’t come off again! Back story: family was on vacation from VA, visiting White Lake, NC. While spending time with family in the water she felt both rings slide off into the […]

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  • Gold Pendant Recovered in Brookfield, WI

    Gold Among the Ferns The morning of August 30, 2026, was stormy in southeast Wisconsin.  Rain had fallen through the night and much of Sunday morning.     Two days earlier, Pat’s voicemail asked for help finding a lost gold-and-diamond pendant outside her home.  Pat explained that as she was taking down a hanging basket for watering, […]

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  • 18k Gold Tiffany & Co. Ring Found & Returned to Owner

    Bita contacted me early this morning requesting a recovery search for her special ring which was lost in the sand at Kings Beach the day before. Special….because her mom had given it to her years ago. Knowing that Kings Beach gets hit daily by Treasure Hunting Metal Detectorists, I loaded my equipment and headed straight […]

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  • Wedding Band Recovered in McHenry, IL

    Fumbling the Ring August 23, 2026; a warm Saturday evening, perfect for tossing a football in the front yard.  Mom was playing catch in the yard with her two boys while Dad put the final touches on dinner.  Catch didn’t last long, maybe 30 minutes, but long enough for Stacey to lose her wedding band.  […]

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  • Gold Ring Recovered from Lake Geneva

    The Ring Under the Raft… and More              A thrown football… fumbled.  Along with the football, Heath’s wedding ring slipped from his wet hands, bounced, and disappeared under the floating raft.  Down, down 8 -10 feet to the sand below.                 Heath attempted some diving […]

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  • LOST GOLD/METEORITE WEDDING BAND NEAR MATTHEWS, NC……FOUND!!!

    Received a call from a friend of this young lady. She told me her friend lost her wedding ring in the backyard. She continued telling the story that she had lost it while playing with a volleyball in the pool. She hit the ball and felt her ring fly off. But they wasn’t sure what […]

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  • Woman’s Platinum Wedding Ring Found in Vermont

    8/30/26 I got a call this morning from a lady who had been out enjoying some recreation time with her spouse in a public area when she lost her wedding ring. We made arrangements for me to come do a search in the late afternoon. I was nervous all day, hoping that nobody else would […]

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  • Lost Platinum Ring Found in Front Yard – Gonzales, Louisiana

    I received a call from a gentleman in Gonzales, Louisiana, asking if I could help recover a ring that had been lost in their front yard. The ring had been thrown into the yard during an argument, and afterward they were unable to find it. They had a general idea of the direction it had […]

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