Joe Au-Franz

Your Are The Man!!! Thank you so much for finding my wife’s lost wedding band. (2024)

Joe ???? Your Are The Man!!! Thank you so much for finding my wife’s lost wedding band. I am incredibly grateful for your kindness and willingness to help. Your actions have brought immense relief and joy to our hearts. It’s been truly the highlight of our vacation. After 6 days we lost all hope of finding the wedding band, but your assurance and actions made it possible. You will remain in our thoughts and prayers from now on. God bless you!

Your kindness and professionalism turned a stressful situation into a positive story we’ll always remember... (2024)

Thank you so much for finding and returning my ring! Your quick response and dedication were truly remarkable, especially given the challenging circumstances. Your efforts in recovering the ring, despite the metal trash and difficult conditions at Waimanalo Beach, went above and beyond what we could have hoped for.

When my son Jonathan got stung by a Portuguese Man-O-War, it was a hectic moment, and losing the ring added to our stress. We were incredibly relieved and grateful when you found it. Your persistence, even extending beyond the initial search grid, made all the difference.

We can’t thank you enough for your help. Your kindness and professionalism turned a stressful situation into a positive story we’ll always remember. Aloha and heartfelt thanks to you!

Warmest regards, Novi, Josh, and Jonathan

Thank you Joe! You are the best! (2024)

I’m so glad I reached out to Joe.! He was expeditious in his search and mailing the ring to me. I wasn’t even going to reach out as I thought this was a needle in a haystack situation. I couldn’t believe when I got off the flight that Joe had found it. I was shocked an extremely grateful! I am so glad I connected with Joe! Thank you Joe! You are the best!

God bless you Joe for being such a kind and wonderful human being! (2024)

Cindy here! We can’t emphasize enough how extremely grateful we are for Joe and his expertise! From the moment we texted him, he was so quick to respond and so kind!! Never in a million years did I think I was going to find my rings again, so when I found out about Joe and he quickly found them, my family and I jumped from excitement!! We had a beautiful time on the island, but Joe finding our rings was seriously our favorite heartwarming moment. I will forever be grateful for Joe! We know these small things are material items, but they are meaningful to us! God bless you Joe for being such a kind and wonderful human being! My family and I will forever be grateful for you!

Professional and very courteous experience. Mahalo again Joe! (2024)

Joe is the real deal! He was very responsive and quick to coordinate with me to help find my ring that I lost in the ocean during my visit to Oahu. My ring was lost on the shore for almost 48 hours, and through using his equipment and checking tide patterns, Joe found my ring in under one minute! I was truly amazed at how quickly it was found and instantly so relieved. He was very fair when it came to pricing, and he helped to turn a quite unfortunate situation to a great story and memory that I will have for life! For those in my shoes thinking of using his services- please do! You will not regret it! Professional and very courteous experience. Mahalo again Joe!

Highly recommend Joe’s services! (2024)

I had lost my wedding band but luckily I found Joe’s contact and I couldn’t be more grateful. He located the ring in no time. Highly recommend Joe’s services!

Joe, you are absolutely wonderful! (2024)

Joe, you are absolutely wonderful! Thank you so much for ALL the time and effort you put in to find my ring!

Joe did an amazing job! (2024)

Joe did an amazing job! Sarah picked this ring only 2 months ago for our 20 year anniversary. Losing something with such special meaning in the middle of a vacation can cause unexpected stress. Losing it in the sand is like finding a needle in a haystack. The second I contacted Joe, he headed straight to the rescue. He had the equipment and skills to put our hearts and minds at ease within minutes! Thank you so much!!!

If you look up Angel up on Wikipedia, Joe’s picture would appear I’m sure of it! I am VERY thankful for Joe’s services and his kind heart... (2024)

If you look up Angel up on Wikipedia, Joe’s picture would appear I’m sure of it! I am VERY thankful for Joe’s services and his kind heart, but most importantly, his persistence as he kept me hopeful with the details during the process of his search. As Joe mentioned from his storyline, I pointed a measurable (if you want to call it that) area I “thought” I lost the rings. Almost 2 hours in, no rings, but to Joe’s expertise, there were signs that indicated no one else could have search within the areas I pointed out. He asked again if I were sure of the exact location, how deep I was in, what my exact movement were as I lost the rings. Joe took as much details as I could remember and let me tell you, at the state of panic, it could have made any memory murky.

Defeated by humidity and populated tourist along the shoreline of the beach, it dawn to my partner that Joe could be searching in the wrong area.

Luckily, my partner pointed out an area he recalled that could have been the exact spot. Within 15-20 mins, Joe made eye contact with me, held up what looked like a very small circular coin, and smiled a huge smile I could never forget. It was the first ring I lost- the sapphire/diamond! 10 mins later, to Joe’s exhaustion, he made the same gesture from when he found my first ring, walked back to the shores as I ran from where I was watching. He gave me the courtesy of picking out my wedding band through the mix of rocks from his metal scooper. Behold, there it was as shiny as the day I received it. I couldn’t help but hug Joe tightly???? Thank you so much again Joe, your interest in this hobby sure has made a lot of people grateful as am I.

Mahalo Joe!! We can’t thank you enough for your kind and wonderful help... (2024)

Mahalo Joe!! We can’t thank you enough for your kind and wonderful help yesterday!! You were so easy to communicate with and provided prompt and amazing service!

One of the flight attendants on my plane ride home witnessed the whole thing and had to know the whole story, soon half the plane knew! Now they all know to call Joe if they lose any valuables in Oahu!

Nice ring good catch. (2024)

Nice ring good catch. I was snorkling off a very popular Maui Brach years age. As soon as I popped my head out of the water a young girl/new Bride called me over to her. She told me that her Husbands new wedding ring had fallen off his finger. Right around where she was standing. So I went on the hunt. Within lass then30 seconds I fund the ring and put it on my right hand index finger. Kept my head in the water below and lett my finger with the ring ascend oyut of the water. Just like Lady of the Lake did with King Arthurs Sword. I was so happy to help and they were thrilled. Sunscreenwas/is part of the problem with rings sliding off as wellas water retention durinf Filying.

Aloha, Annie

We are so blessed people like you exist... (2024)

Aloha Joe! Thank you so much for the work you do! We are so blessed people like you exist. Our love story would have had a different story line with our lost wedding band. You restored to us what was lost & our love story has deeper meaning with my husband’s wedding band being found. It turns out after looking closely at Eli’s finger with the wedding band on again, he lost some weight recently and the ring fits slightly too loose. The weight loss combined with the slippery sunscreen was a recipe for disaster as he played in the lagoon with our kids. We will never forget you & will tell our children this story! Our 2 kids have been telling everyone who will listen. We will sing your high praises and send others your way if they ever find themselves in a situation like ours. After knowing your name we found your blog this morning & saw other articles written about you. Wow! You guys are amazing! Thank you so so so so much! We will continue to pray over you and your teams safety as you work to recover other items in the elements of Hawaii and worldwide.

Thank you so much for saving the day! (2024)

Scott had this custom made for Maren, starting with gems and gold from the heirloom collections of Maren’s grandmother and great-grandmother, making the sentimental value of this ring priceless. Thank you so much for saving the day!

Joe is awesome. Mahalo! (2024)

Can’t thank you enough for being so kind and professional! Found the ring in literally a minute! Joe is awesome. Mahalo!

You saved our honeymoon! (2024)

Thank you Joe for all that you do! You saved our honeymoon! Mahalo!

You’re my hero! I highly (times infinity) recommend him!!!! (2024)

I am sooooooo thankful to Joe! I was so sad to lose my ring and that night and the following day my brother Kevin and his girlfriend London spent hours walking back and forth on the beach and digging in the sand. We even spent money renting cheap metal detectors and found nothing. I was so brokenhearted! I saw Joe’s page and gave him a message. He immediately called back and the next day went out with us to Makua Beach and 10 minutes later found my wedding ring! I gave him a big hug and felt so relieved! He was very professional and kind and took my sadness seriously as he searched for my ring! Joe! You’re my hero! I highly (times infinity) recommend him!!!!

I am so grateful for him and his kindness to help a stranger in need. (2023)

My name is Hannah and I am from Anchorage, Alaska. My family and I came to Ko Olina for a family Christmas vacation. We were all enjoying the beach today playing in the sand, snorkeling, and playing water ball games, when I looked down and realized my ring was missing. My grandmother gave me this ring and it had been passed down from her grandmother before her, so it is very special to me. We had been looking for hours, and finally my boyfriend, who is in Alaska still, called the Ko Olina front desk, who recommended we called Joe to come help. It had already been missing for around 4 hours when we called him and he showed up so quickly. After giving him a giant box to search for in the dry sand, Joe found it two hours later not even on the beach it was buried in the ocean! I am so grateful for him and his kindness to help a stranger in need. There was no way we would have been able to find it without him and I am so thankful for that!

I can’t thank you enough for this magnificent find! (2023)

Aloha Joe! I can’t thank you enough for this magnificent find! I’m still in shock! It was a real pleasure meeting you and watch you work! What an amazing start to a magical day in paradise….Mahala nui loa Joe! Best Sune

true act of kindness... (2023)

A true savor thank you so much when I lost my ring we were just about to pack up and head home my daughter and i had one last play session and the ring slipped off and I instantly knew it slipped off so I stayed in the spot and told my wife to get the mask so I can try and attempt to find it we stayed for another hour plus and my daughters where already restless so we decided to leave and purchase a metal detector and try again in the morning before anyone got there we didn’t no it was not allowed so we got referred to mr joe so we called him and in less then ten minutes he was there and when he couldn’t find it that day he told my wife he will be back with the correct gear and he stayed in contact with us until he found it. This morning we got a picture of the ring and he said he had it and he even drove to us to drop it off a true act of kindness and he did not ask us for anything in return. Thank you so much mr joe you really made our weekend end on a great note and lifted so much guilt on my part.

I only wish I would have taken photos (2023)

We were on the beach when you found the ring! The excitement from Deana as she ran to the edge of the water was priceless . I only wish I would have taken photos. My friend took the posted photo for all of you. What an amazing moment that was to see!!!

grateful that there are still good people out there like you... (2023)

Joe, we are forever grateful that there are still good people out there like you. Thank you for everything!

Thank you for saving his vacation... (2023)

MAHALO for helping my cousin! He was so relieved to have his ring back on his finger, and is headed back to Chicago today. He was so heartbroken on Sunday – I’m so happy that his last day brought the best news! Thank you for saving his vacation, and making this a wonderful trip to remember. Joe and Metal Detecting Oahu are THE BEST!!!

You are a life saver! (2023)

You are a life saver! I can’t believe you just ran out and got it right after we called. Thank you!

Joe, what an absolute legend! (2023)

Joe, what an absolute legend! To the rescue at such short notice, hugely appreciated ????

Drew

Joe is a dedicated veteran carrying on his service to others – thank you for all that you do. (2023)

Mahalo Joe!! Can’t thank you enough for finding my lost wedding ring and for such prompt and professional service! Joe is a dedicated veteran carrying on his service to others – thank you for all that you do.

We are so exceedingly grateful for your skill and grace in recovering Mike’s last tangible memory of his dad... (2022)

Joe!!! A much belated post and thank you again for finding my husband’s ring. We were just laying in bed and I caught his hand, to run my hand over his ring, which I’ve done thousands of times during our 12 years of marriage. We are so exceedingly grateful for your skill and grace in recovering Mike’s last tangible memory of his dad. You gave us both a sense of hope days before you recovered the ring, and you truly saved our vacation. A thousand thank yous is not enough! Hope you’re enjoying safe, happy, healthy holidays with your family.

We highly recommend Joe! (2022)

Joe was amazing!!! Very quick to respond, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. So thankful for his expertise and services! We highly recommend Joe! Mahalo!!!

Michele is my cousin and BFF. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate your skills! You really did save their vacation. She called me after you found it and was still in shock that you were able to find it so quickly! Thank you so much for saving the day & easing her anxiety.

We highly recommend Joe! (2022)

Joe was amazing!!! Very quick to respond, friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. So thankful for his expertise and services! We highly recommend Joe! Mahalo!!!

We are in great gratitude for Joe. I still cannot believe it... (2022)

**I thought this ring was gone forever and had made my peace. Years later, it’s on my finger! What???? We are in great gratitude for Joe. I still cannot believe it. The universe provided! Thank you times infinity.

**This is a wonderful story and truly a God send!! My daughter, Tawnia and Troels have been sick over the loss of this special ring! Words cannot express our gratitude and your kindness and perseverance! So so happy that this was a great ending and amazing story!

**What a terrific testament to your passion for your craft, competitive treasure hunting, honoring your allegiance to returning what is lost, tremendous skills in the ocean, and gaining the most in doing what is right within your system of values. Thank you for making T+T happy! HUGS to you. xo Amy B.

I will definitely recommend you... (2022)

Thank you so much Joe!! 14 years of marriage and I thought my ring was gone forever. I am still amazed at how fast the recovery was and how easy you make it look! I will definitely recommend you to anyone who is in the same situation I was in. You were great! Thank you so much!!!

Joe is our hero. Saved the day, saved the ring, saved our celebration... (2022)

Joe saved the day. He incredulously found my husband’s wedding band in waist deep water at Kamana Beach buried deep in the sand. The ring that was on Bob’s finger for 50 years and this was our 50th wedding anniversary celebration. People at the beach became aware of the loss and the search. When it was found people cheered and clapped. The ring is back on Bob’s finger and Joe is our hero. Saved the day, saved the ring, saved our celebration. Forever grateful, Chris and Bob

You’ve truly made our stay even more magical! (2021)

Hi Joe,

Thank you so much for finding my ring so quickly. We were in full panic especially since we are celebrating our honeymoon. I cannot thank you enough!

If I ever lose anything back home in Ohio, I may just have to fly you out. Given that you find things so quickly we’d have plenty of time to treat you to a meal and a Cleveland Browns game!

You’ve truly made our stay even more magical!

I’m so glad that we found Joe! (2021)

Joe is so professional, my friends and I spent one hour to dig with our bare hands and found nothing. Joe came and within 30s and found it! He was so helpful, I’m so glad that we found Joe! I really appreciate his help, thank you so much Joe!

You are a savior. You are the best, keep doing the good work! (2021)

Joe I cannot thank you enough for finding my ring. Even I was aware that the chances were slim as I lost it 2 days ago. I wanted to give one more shot and was just hoping for a miracle. You were quick to respond and were there at the Waikiki beach within an hour from my 1st call to you. You put time and so much efforts to look for it in the nearby area too. It felt surreal when you scooped my ring from the sand. You are a savior. You are the best, keep doing the good work!

Mahalo Loi noa!

But thanks to you, Joe, our honeymoon was not ruined... (2021)

Joe!! Our absolute savior. You have no idea how much immense relief you brought us upon finding my ring. From right outta the gate I felt comforted! From our initial phone call I could TELL you were a master of your profession. I’m not kidding in the least. I was panicky, tired and literally lost all hope. I still can’t believe to this day how quickly my ring disappeared. But as soon as I heard your voice, full of professional assurance, and underlying confidence I knew, I just KNEW things were going to be ok.

It was absolutely petrifying calling an absolute stranger in the middle of my honeymoon in Hawaii. But thanks to you, Joe, our honeymoon was not ruined. I remember scampering to meet you, my nerves shot and my entire soul and body tense with frustration. When you approached me and said so confidently, this will be fun! I knew I made the right choice! So many affirmations, Joe. You handled our plight with calmness and ease.

And yes, I gladly gave you 250.00 on the spot bc you deserved it. Yes, I had insurance on my ring but I KNOW if we gave up and went that route to get a replacement I would’ve felt like a failure. I’m so glad I went on a damn limb to contact you. Even just from one meeting I can tell you’re passionate about your job, helping others, and just…. Making a impact.

Keep on doing what you’re doing! You’ve helped me tremendously and we both thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Mahalo and thanks for your service... (2021)

Joe, thanks so much for recovering my gold wedding band. I had given up on ever seeing it again. Although I think my location estimate was the more accurate one, all that matters is that you were successful and we became your 237th recovery. Mahalo and thanks for your service as well.

Thank you Joe!! (2021)

So glad Joe was able to find my wedding ring! We were so sure my ring was gone but luckily Aulani recommended calling Joe. He was so professional and quick to recover my lost ring! Thank you Joe!!

Joe was great... (2021)

Joe was great, replied to my text promptly, explained the options related to the location and gave a realistic expectation given the level of visibility if it was in deeper water. Communication was great and kept me updated. He did everything in a very friendly and professional manner, and found the ring way faster than I was expecting! Much mahalos to Joe!

Joe found the ring. We will never forget this. Thank you Joe! (2021)

Joe’s post, shared his side perfectly. Here’s our side. While kayaking at Kailua Bay, my wife was swimming ashore while bringing in the kayaks, the ring slipped off her finger and fell into the water. We were roughly 15ft from land so the water was turbulent enough to keep the sand suspended covering the entire bottom making it impossible to find the ring. We searched for hours with help from our friends and, a kind lady and her young son. But no luck, the ring was lost. I thought to myself “Perhaps some person in the future will be able to find it.” We left discouraged and heartbroken. I assured my wife we would get it replaced somehow. Two days after, our close friends, Camille and Andrew, who were traveling with us recommended we look for someone who could find it. They pointed us to Ring Finders. There we found Joe. We were hopeful but realized that asking someone to find a ring that was buried somewhere in turbulent waves and sand was a tough ask. We met up with Joe at the beach. He asked me to point him to where the general area was and we marked it in the sand. He then told me to hold his phone and sunglasses as he waded out into the water like a total boss. Within 15 minutes, and to our absolute astonishment, Joe found the ring. We will never forget this. Thank you Joe!

Joe is the first call you should make. He’s a professional through and through. (2021)

I probably can’t do this review justice because I am so incredibly grateful to have my ring back that words just don’t quite capture it.

I lost my ring on my one week anniversary and it really had the potential to place a black mark on my honeymoon. My wife was incredibly understanding but I just felt so awful about losing the ring that was present at our ceremony.

Joe was understanding, patient, and calming at a moment when I was quite honestly losing my mind. He came quickly; he asked the right questions; and he explained his process very clearly.

He took his time on his first search that night but my lack of guidance took him in the wrong direction (as we later found out). He then showed up the next morning and swept a larger area and found my ring!

Joe is the first call you should make. He’s a professional through and through.

OMG! Joe is a HERO! (2021)

OMG! Joe is a HERO! As he mentioned in the post, he was just finishing up at the Lagoon when I approached him about my lost earring. He didn’t even hesitate in offering to help. Just asked where I had been when I lost it and we set off to search. After a while I was needing to get back to my car and he even offered to keep looking after I left and contact me if he found it. But luckily I stayed a bit longer…and then heard him say “I got it!” I couldn’t believe it! Sure enough there he was in the water with my missing earring in his hand. I absolutely never would have found it on my own. I cannot thank Joe enough for his kindness, time and energy, and skill in finding my earring. ????

It made my birthday one of the most memorable ones ever... (2021)

It is hard to describe the roller coaster of emotions associated with losing something that is a family heirloom while on vacation. One minute you are having a blast with the kids and the next minute you are searching frantically hoping you get lucky and find the needle in the haystack. The ring I lost was special because it belonged to my father who passed away from cancer. After a few days with no luck searching or calling lost and found to see if someone had turned it in I felt like I was leaving a memento of my father in Hawaii forever. When my wife got in touch with Joe I was hopeful that he might be able to help. When we landed at home and my wife showed me the picture of the ring from Joe I was thrilled! It made my birthday one of the most memorable ones ever and I will be forever grateful that we found Joe! Thank you Joe for making the roller coaster end on a high note! Justin and Susie Busse

Thank you so much Joe! (2021)

Hey Joe, I would just like to thank you again so much for meeting me out there! I know we were out there for a long time and I was starting to lose hope but I’m super glad you never gave up. I know how much that ring meant to Sharon. I thank God for being with us that day and allowing you to find it even after 2 days. Thank you so much Joe!

Once again we’re both so thankful for Joe's hard work! (2021)

What a great way to start the new year’s day for Elijah and I, extremely grateful for Joe's determination to find our wedding rings. we we’re definitely at a loss for words when we discovered we had lost them but we’re so thankful Joe was able to come as quick as he could and find them instantly. Joe wasn’t kidding when he said “oh we’re going to find these rings”, definitely calmed down my nerves of having my husband losing them. Once again we’re both so thankful for Joe's hard work!

Thank you so much!! (2020)

I can't thank you enough!! After the first two sweeps, I honestly thought I’d never see the ring my parents gave me for my sweet 16th again. I won't be going into the ocean with this ring ever again..but if I do, you will definitely be the first person I call! Thank you so much!!

You’re a godsend! (2020)

Aloha Joe! Thank you so much for finding the ring, from both myself and my wife. I had completely given up hope on Sat night, so getting it back was a total shock. You’re a godsend!

We have already recommended this service and will continue to do so to our friends and family. (2020)

We couldn’t be more grateful to Joe for finding this wedding band for us! We snorkeled around for two days after our dog knocked the ring off of Reeve’s hand, and when the weather took a turn to the worse we were worried that we’d never find it. We have been married for just over a year, and even though the ring is just a symbol, it was so sad to have lost it. I was delighted when my phone lit up one morning with photos from Joe of Reeve with his ring. Now that we have the ring back, I think that it’s magical that the ocean got to wear it for awhile.

We have already recommended this service and will continue to do so to our friends and family.

Thank you so much for your help, Joe!

I could not be more thankful that I called... (2019)

I really cannot express the appreciation and gratitude I have for Joe. I had very little hopes for finding our keys from an extensive search a day ago. I got a tip from the Honda dealership to reach out specifically to Joe before going through the expensive replacement. They told me, “if it’s there, he’ll find it.” I could not be more thankful that I called. He’s extremely professional and a genuinely kind person. He even was educating me on the hunt! He was a true pleasure to work with. Thanks so much again Joe and I will absolutely never forget it!

What a blessing you are ! (2019)

Wow! Victoria has just flewn into Hawaii, visiting my daughter, Hannah, best friends. Thanks to you sir, Tori and Justin will have a very happy ending to their story to share with their future kids and grands, after a very eventful first day in Hawaii! ????????

What a blessing you are !

Mahalo

Words cannot express our gratitude (2019)

Words cannot express our gratitude to Joe for recovering Luis’ ring from the Nai’a Lagoon.

Joe is the man who can find it (2019)

Mahalo again Joe. Our honeymoon was truly saved, thank you again for being so awesome and taking your time out of a nice weekend morning to find a stranger’s ring. For anyone who needs to find a precious jewelers piece, know that it can be found and Joe is the man who can find it. Thank you so much.

a Christmas miracle come true! (2018)

I am Mike. The lucky veteran who had a Christmas miracle come true!

This will be a simple statement. I didn’t believe anyone would ever find my ring.

He found it on a huge beach with crashing waves in about 5 minutes. And he doesn’t charge you anything!! Yup, nada. He accepts reward money.

If you loose your metal valuables. Call him ASAP. He WILL find it.

Thanks again sir!

Joe was quick to reply and happy to help. (2018)

I am glad I was persistent in looking for ways to get my ring back as some of the hotel staff did not know that Joe was the person to call for this situation. After a brief google search and a single text the day after I lost the ring, Joe was quick to reply and happy to help. A tip for those looking at this website, if your hotel services do not know this outfit by name, tell them explicitly who is coming and it may ring a bell. Even if it does not, these guys know who to talk to to get on the beach quickly.

Joe’s intuition on expanding the search beyond my recollection of where I thought I lost it shows that his experience is paramount in these waters. Wading in almost chest deep water, he found my Claddagh in about 45 minutes. I appreciate his diligence to push his grid to the limit as this ring is an original from Galway, Ireland.

Mahalo, Joe.

Joe, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. (2018)

Joe, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. My wife and I’ve been married for 13 years and I’ve always taken pride in not losing my ring even though it has gotten looser as I’ve lost weight. I’ve been to multiple beaches and even swam with it at Waimea Valley and never had an issue. I was mortified when I realized that it slipped off in the waves and was almost immediately buried by some strong waves. I searched for about an hour with no luck. I was thrilled you would be out the next day but still had a restless night of sleep. I’d grown quite attached to the ring and feared I’d never see it again or would have to wait weeks. I really appreciate your determination to find it, you helped ensure my family’s first vacation to Hawaii remained a magical one for all.

I am truly grateful for all your aloha and genuine desire to simply help others. (2018)

It’s crazy to think that after hours of searching on my own I had almost given up. I’m so glad I found your website and decided to give you a call. Seeing you pop your head out of the water holding my ring in your hand was an incredible relief… exactly where I thought it was yet i would have never found it on my own. I am truly grateful for all your aloha and genuine desire to simply help others. Mahalo Joe!

He’s the best, Thanks again Joe! (2018)

True story! Joe was amazing. He saved our vacation when he showed up to look for my rings, it was only a matter of minutes. He called me and was at the beach quickly and knew exactly what he was doing! He’s the best, Thanks again Joe!

If you ever lose something – you can trust this guy! 500% (2018)

One word “HONEST”

I was worried about telling a stranger the location of my lost ring- cause you know, you never know. But as soon as I laid eyes on him, I knew he was an honest person – he was super nice, like if he were a family member helping you , took his time- not pushy, attitude free – an overall cool nice person. I am so glad I found his name and website – if you ever lose something – you can trust this guy! 500% – and congratulations Joe! And thank you again – happy new year !

Thank you Joe! You are awesome! (2017)

Thank you Joe! You are awesome! I still cannot believe you found my ring. I thought it would be lost forever on the beach or to Mother Ocean. I don’t know what I expected when I arranged to meet you on the beach to search, but I felt I had to at least try. And you actually did it, you found my wedding ring! I still cannot believe it, especially after all the places the ring could have been. Thank you for what you do. Until now I had no idea that people like you existed. Joe’s not just a guy with a metal detector, he cares and has pretty good skills

Joe is a “magic man” with his metal detector (2017)

Joe is a “magic man” with his metal detector, his experience and his expertise, but more importantly, he is a kind, caring & wonderful man! His motivation and enthusiasm to help is not driven by fees or money 。。。he genuinely wants to help people recover lost items that have, for the owner, a deep sentimental value that often times is priceless! In my case, my wedding ring was intrinsically a piece of platinum but, spiritually, it was a symbol of a beautiful bond of love between myself and my wife Yasuyo. My ordeal began when I took my ring off off to apply sunscreen on my wife’s back while we were enjoying a beautiful day at Lanikai Beach. I forgot to put it back on 。。。we left the beach later in the day without my ring. The moment I realized I lost my ring I felt a sudden rush of sadness and desperation 。。。I could not think of anything but my lost ring 。。。I kept recalling the day Yasuyo slipped it on my finger 。。。I had to find my ring. Determined, I drove back to Lanikai Beach that evening with a flashlight, a strainer bucket and a hand shovel and searched for my ring for over an hour with no luck 。。。my search seemed futile. I left Lanikai dejected. Thinking of solutions on my drive home I thought I might be able to rent a metal detector and began searching the internet as soon as I arrived home. I checked a few sites with no luck then came upon Joe’s “Ring Finders” site and began reading 。。。the information and testimonials convinced me that Joe was my man. I called Joe at 8:30 the next morning and the next thing you know I’m meeting him at Lanikai Beach at 9:30. Talk about quick response time. He began searching the area as he describes and in less than ten minutes my wedding ring is back on my finger 。。。a feeling of relief and elation consumed me 。。。I was “bonded” with Yasuyo once again. I can’t describe my happiness and satisfaction 。。。overwhelmed. Joe shook my hand and took photos of the moment 。。。truly grateful to Joe Au-Franz. In parting Joe told me that “if anyone you know ever experiences a similar loss tell them to not give up 。。。tell them to call me 。。。I can find anything”! Amen Joe! By the way, I told Joe that I think he has the best job in the world

The world needs more people like you!! (2017)

I just wanted to write and say than you for the time you spent looking for my son’s wedding ring!! You all are awesome, and Jim could not say enough wonder things about all of you. We live in Wisconsin, and weren’t able to help him when he called and told us! The world needs more people like you!! God bless each of you. Your website is awesome to read. Continued success in making people smile…….you did for us and renewed our faith in humanity!! ☺

Joe Au-Franz: Hero of our honeymoon! (2017)

Joe Au-Franz: Hero of our honeymoon! After snorkeling around the waters where I lost my ring for over and hour, my wife and I thought all hope was lost! On a lark I did an internet search, found Joe and the rest is history! If you think there is ANY chance of finding your lost ring (or maybe even if you don’t!), give Joe a call he will amaze you! You can tell he loves the hunt and really wants to help you out!

Joe was on the beach within an hour with his metal detector. (2017)

We had come to Waikiki Beach for our honeymoon after getting married in Maryland a few months ago.

On our first day in the ocean my wedding band slipped off my finger and sunk down to the bottom of the beach. We looked frantically for about an hour using our snorkels, but we figured that it was lost in the sand.

We spent the rest of that day pretty bummed and convinced that it was lost. The next morning my wife had the idea to post on craigslist the location of the ring and asking for help. Within 10 minutes Joe responded and stated that he would be at the location quickly.

Joe was on the beach within an hour with his metal detector. Although we were flying to Maui that day, Joe promised to call us if he found anything. As soon as we landed in Maui, we received a call from Joe and were elated when he told us that he found the ring and would be able to send it priority mail to our hotel here, just in time for New Years. Thank you Joe!

I didn’t think we’d ever see the ring again. You are a Godsend! Xoxoxo… (2017)

Thank you so much for finding my husband’s ring Joe! It’s been 7 years since we last visited Hawaii & this time with 2 kids so our heads are all over the place.

He was pretty upset about it & woke up extra early to rent a metal detector to do his own hunt. I didn’t think we’d ever see the ring again. You are a Godsend! Xoxoxo…

It’s really awesome to meet someone who’s so kind and dedicated. (2016)

Thank you very much Joe!

Im the guy in the pic above… And I bet you could imagine the panic that was going through my head when I lost the rings! It was also heart wrenching to watch the couple – who put their rings in my hand along with their trust – go through the process of thinking that they would never see their cherished items again. I had to continue with the shoot but the idea popped up about having someone with a metal detector come out and help search for the rings. I did a quick google search and found theringfinders.com and went to USA>Hawaii and gave the first guy a call.. He was kind and helpful. He suggested that I should give Joe a call because he was already preocupied. As Joe said, he called me back and we set a time to meet… he said that he wanted to go ASAP and the sun was already set… We met up around 820pm. Amazed by how dedicated he was to help MY customers! We drove to Waimanalo and I showed him where I lost the rings, he drew a few lines in the sand and went at it. No more than 5 mins later, there they were. I immediately took a pick and sent it to my couple. Our smiles were from ear to ear! We are very grateful for Joes services and kindness. It’s really awesome to meet someone who’s so kind and dedicated. He took a reward for finding the rings which he left up to us and I gave him everything I had in my pocket. He told me that it was too much, but I thought it wasn’t enough.

It was a sickening feeling when I noticed my wedding band was no longer on my finger. (2016)

It was a sickening feeling when I noticed my wedding band was no longer on my finger. We went back to the beach and, at that point, I hoped it had fallen off where we were sitting on the beach chairs but feared it had fallen off when I was in the lagoon earlier for an hour. Luckily, I had kept to a limited area in the lagoon with some fairly good reference points so I had a good idea of the area where it might be. But as anyone here would know who has lost jewelry in the sandy bottom of the sea, it sinks into the sand. We spent an hour looking for it but had to give up. The hotel suggested contacting someone with a metal detector I found Joe on this site.

Joe was in California when I called but due back the following afternoon. After speaking with Joe on the phone, I had a lot of confidence that he’d find it. Even though he’d been away from his home and family, Joe literally landed from his flight, went home to grab his gear, and drove through mid-afternoon traffic to reach us at the other side of the island. After I pointed out the search area, he told us to go relax on the beach. We didn’t have much time to do that as he found the ring after about 10 minutes!!

While I am, of course, so relieved and happy to get the ring back, I was also extremely impressed by how professional, kind and awesome Joe was during the entire experience. I wanted to buy him a drink afterwards but he needed to head off to Waikiki to help another couple in need. And that pretty much sums up the guy he is. Would love to buy you a drink next time we are in Oahu, Joe!

Mahalo nui loa,

Steve and Christine

Thank you again for helping us! God bless you my friend! Mahalo!!! (2016)

Aloha Joe!!

My wife and I are still talking about you finding my wedding band!!! Talitha was so disappointed when I’d lost it and after searching with our hands and feet for hours the look of defeat on Talitha’s face was heart breaking. She kept saying it’s not about the monetary value, it’s more about the meaning of us becoming one in the eyes of God. Talitha was so determined to find it and even prayed about it. But we didn’t give up that easy. We saw a lady on the beach with a metal detector and I asked her if it works in the water? She advised there’s a guy who is here ever day around sunset, finds 2-3 rings a day and posts them on the net. We searched high and low for this guy for two days straight and…nothing! After searching the net we found you!

Talitha is a strong believer that you, Joe, are an angel sent from God. We can’t thank you enough for finding my wedding band, it means the world to us! There was no mucking around with you and to find someone from the net who we barely knew to place the trust in your hands, you are so genuine and so honest…that can only be God’s work. Your services are excellent and with no time at all you found my ring. It’s so nice to be surrounded by good genuine people. We wish you all the success in the world Joe! You have only GOOD karma heading your way. Thank you again for helping us! God bless you my friend! Mahalo!!!

Joe came in as a saviour today (2015)

We can’t thank enough for what Joe has done for us, today. As he correctly mentioned, the ring has a lot of sentiments tied to it.

Joe came in as a saviour today. He also helped us in calming down and bringing in the positive vibes. I’ve recommended Joe’s services on other blogs as well.

The local police deptt, was also very happy and thankful to Joe for finding the ring for us. A big vacation continues to be merry!

Warm Regards,

Sonali & Nikhil

My wife was feeling like she lost her world. Joe made her wish come true (2015)

Joe was not only a miracle worker by finding my wife’s ring in the ocean he was very helpful on making sure someone else didn’t get to it before he had a chance. Joe was obviously someone you could trust and my wife heard that in his voice in her first phone call with him. The ring was replaceable in my eyes, but my wife was feeling like she lost her world. Joe made her wish come true with his hard work and great attitude. Thanks again Joe!

I’m still shocked that you actually found the ring! (2015)

I’m still shocked that you actually found the ring! If it weren’t for you & Don’s huge hearts & selfless determination, I can honestly say that my fiance & I would be unable to fully appreciate our trip to Hawaii! Thank you so much for rescuing the nicest thing I’ve ever received from the bottom of the Pacific! You restored my hope when I thought it was lost & my fiance Brian and I will forever be great ful to you both! Thank you again!!!!

My Kids will be talking about the Super Man with the cool special metal detector (2015)

Joe: thanks again for all your help today!! You are awesome!!!

My Kids will be talking about the Super Man with the cool special metal detector for days!!!

Happy mommy , happy husband , happy kids!!

Soraya//

Thank goodness for people like you!! (2015)

It definitely did feel like an eternity i was starting to lose hope! I just searched “lost ring in sand” on Google that’s how i found this website.

If i had gone home with no ring and just gave up without calling you it would’ve turned a beautiful sunny day really sour. Thank you so much for your kindness and your service. We will both be eternally grateful for you. I will suggest you, Joe, to anyone who falls into the same unfortunate situation.

Thank goodness for people like you!!

Best regards Jenna and Alex!!

My daughter Talia referred to you as a guardian angel (2014)

Aloha Joe,

I apologize for the tardy response. I am currently traveling again, this time taking my son up to college.

I have finally had a chance to read your ring finder story. It’s written in a very warm and happy style and it could only put a smile on one’s face.

It certainly was a pleasure meeting you. My daughter Talia referred to you as a guardian angel as you walked away. The gold crown ring will have extra meaning for us and is our newfound “lucky charm”.

Thank you for sharing and spreading happiness and Aloha into people’s lives!

Sincerely,

Lisa and Talia