Most Recent Discovery Category | The Ring Finders

Finding a Rolex in a lake with a metal detector

  • from Miami (Florida, United States)

For this recovery I had to call my friend to come out with his scuba gear, I wasn’t able to stay down long enough holding my breath to recover the Rolex.  This was a instagram stunt gone wrong, but made for an interesting story.

If you lost a watch, ring bracelet, necklace, earring or any other type of jewelry near Miami Beach, call/message Louis at 305-608-1870.  I have a metal detecting service with 15 yrs of service experience and can come out and find your lost item ( in the water or in the sand). Please check my main page for all my successful recoveries.

Lost wedding ring in south beach?

  • from Miami (Florida, United States)

If you lost a ring or any other type of jewelry on the beach near Miami Beach, call/message Louis at 305-608-1870.  I have a metal detecting service with 15 yrs of service experience and can come out and find your lost item ( in the water or in the sand). Please check my main page for all my successful recoveries.

Metal Detecting Service finds lost ring in water, Crescent Beach, Florida!

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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Lost a ring or something special and need someone who specializes in using a metal detector to help? My name is Mike McInroe and I am a metal detector recovery specialist and can help you find what you thought was lost forever. Call or text me ASAP at 321-363-6029 and let’s talk.

Ryan wrote, “I cannot say it well enough how incredibly grateful and impressed that Mike found my ring! I went on vacation with my family to Florida. We got to the beach and maybe five minutes in the water swimming, my ring gets pulled off my finger! It was a day they had the red flag warnings out and the currents were really strong and we were swimming in about 3-4 feet deep water. I was coming to the realization that I was likely never going to see it again.

I started thinking how can I find someone to help me locate it?? I joined a couple of metal detecting groups on Facebook hoping there was a guy in that area that would be willing to locate it for me but unfortunately they do not allow for people to ask for help in this way. Then I found this website link on Reddit called theringfinders.com. I go to the map and go to that location I was at and found Mike listed as the only one around. I got his number from the site, called him and left a voicemail and send sent him a text. I waited patiently for a reply back. Mike called me back shortly later that same day. He was super nice, asked what I was looking for and where I was and was very enthusiastic to help me out. I could tell from that phone call if anyone is going to be able to help it’s going to be this guy. He gave me details of how he would search the area, mapping the tides so he would hit it at the right time and I felt instantly confident that he would have the skill to find it if it was even possible.

I sent him what I thought was my location and he graciously goes out to look, for 5 and a half hours! He texts me back no luck on it and then sends pictures of where he was. I am looking at these pictures and I’m like I don’t think this is the right spot. So I show it to my wife and she confirms, no there was a different walkway. I sent him to the wrong spot!! The next day he chooses to skip church with his family to go out there for me and look again! Three and a half hours in and I get a text that he found my ring with the markings that I had described!!! INCREDIBLE!!! I was having a moment, I was mostly in shock that he was able to find it after it had been out there in the water for 3 DAYS!!!

He didn’t ask much in return, just enough to cover what he spent to go and then any reward I felt was appropriate for finding it and the value to me, but I made sure to give him as nice a reward as I could afford for all of the work and time that he spent for me. I still feel indebted to him! He promptly shipped it back to me along with a few very intriguing books that I am reading today as we speak. I am so appreciative of Mike and appreciate his time and grace and kindness in doing something like this for me, someone he doesn’t even know who is a complete stranger. What a guy!! He has allot to be proud of!! If you ever need assistance of this sort and you come across Mike McInroe, have confidence that if anybody can locate it, it’s going to be this guy!! WELL DONE MIKE!!”

Again I thank God for helping me find Ryans lost ring and for the opportunity to be a help and blessing to him and his young family in their time of need. How can I help you today? Call or text me and let’s talk!

Mike McInroe…grateful to be a member of theringfinders.com

Rental Detector in Kelowna finds lost ring

  • from Kelowna (British Columbia, Canada)

Leila called me to ask if I rented out a Metal Detector, I told her that I sometimes do if I think it will be a successful hunt, I asked her what she had lost and where she lost the item. Leila had lost her gold ring in the grass at a ball field, she indicated that she knew the exact location. I told her I would rent her a detector that would be easy to use, but she should search for it as early as possible, others may find it in a public place. She came to my location quickly, and I demonstrated to them how to operate the machine. If they were unable to locate the ring I offered to supply my services to also search for it. The call came a few hours later that they had found the ring, success another happy customer.

 

Gold Wedding Ring Found by Rob Ellis in Richmond, VA.

  • from Fairfax (Virginia, United States)

Matthew with his wife’s ring

Wedding Ring Found!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“I highly recommend Rob Ellis. Most importantly, he found my wife’s missing wedding ring which she accidentally tossed off our deck when throwing out feed for animals. But the recommendation goes far beyond that. He behaved in the manner that I wish all vendors would:

He was quick to respond to my initial query & maintained good communication throughout the process.

Very thorough in understanding the details and circumstances pertaining to the missing item.

He kept his appointment and even though his arrival was delayed, he kept me abreast of the delay and I never had to “chase.”

He was also an absolute gentleman.

Cheer and God Bless!

Matt”

Thank you, Matt. It was a pleasure!!

 

Rob Ellis: Metal Detector Expert… Call/text ASAP, (703)-598-1435

Don’t give up. Many of my clients have bought, borrowed, or rented a metal detector before calling me. Just because someone has a tool, it doesn’t mean they know how to use it. I use state-of-the-art equipment, and I have thousands of hours of experience searching on land and underwater. If you have tried using a detector without success, please text/call to see if I can help.

Lost Gold Plumeria Ring at Ala Moana Beach Park…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)

This ring find began when I got a call from Zoe who lives in Tampa, Florida and was on vacation visiting friends on Oahu.  Zoe just recently purchased the gold plumeria ring as a memento to her visit as it was her favorite flower of Hawaii.  She had taken it off and placed it on a beach blanket for safe keeping.  The wind picked up and was blowing sand and rain.  Zoe picked up the blanket to shake off the sand and at the same time realized the ring had been on it.  Zoe, her Hanai Aunt & a friend searched but couldn’t find the ring in the sand.  I told Zoe I could be there in about 15 minutes.  When I arrived Zoe had already marked the area.  I started up the Manticore and began the search.  After covering the suspected area with no find I expanded the grid in every direction.  Still no ring.  I could see a look of hopelessness on Zoe’s face and I was quite puzzled as to where the ring could be.  I decided to go perpendicular to the initial search and farther down towards the water.  BOOM!  Way out of the initial grid towards the water the Manticore screamed and as I looked down I could see the faint outline of a gold ring in the wet sand.  I yelled over to Zoe and the other girls and they all ran down to the spot to see.  Several hugs and laughs later Zoe’s vacation is saved.  That blanket sure tossed the ring!  Aloha to Zoe!

Lost Sentimental Gold Ring In Sea Isle City NJ Found by John Favano Ring Finders South Jersey

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)

LOST A RING IN SEA ISLE CITY, NJ?

Call John Favano Now! 215-850-0188

When Kaitlyn’s family heirloom ring slipped off her finger while playing in the surf in Sea Isle City, NJ, panic immediately set in. The sentimental ring, passed down from her grandmother, disappeared into the rough ocean water during a day with a strong rip current. Like many beachgoers, she feared the ring was gone forever beneath the waves of the Jersey Shore.

Thankfully, Kaitlyn contacted Ring Finders South Jersey and metal detector specialist John Favano responded within 20 minutes of the call. Quick response time is critical during ocean recoveries because tides, currents, and beach conditions can rapidly move jewelry farther away from the original drop location.

After gathering the exact details of where the ring was lost, John entered the water and began a careful grid search using professional underwater metal detecting equipment. Despite the heavy surf and challenging conditions, the search continued for nearly two hours. Even after Kaitlyn and her family had to leave the beach to get their children home, the search continued.

About 30 minutes later came the call every client hopes for — the ring had been FOUND.

The heirloom ring was recovered in waist-deep water, even though it originally slipped off in knee-deep surf. Ocean currents had already moved the ring significantly, which demonstrates why experience and persistence matter during water recoveries.

Kaitlyn later shared this review:

“Can’t say enough positive things about Ring Finders South Jersey! I called when my ring slipped off my finger in the ocean while playing with my kids. My ring was a family heirloom from my grandmother and I couldn’t believe my horrible mistake of wearing it into the water. A friend gave me his number right after it happened and he came within 20 minutes after calling. I didn’t have high hopes for the outcome as the rip current was so strong that day, and I assumed it must have been pulled far away from where it dropped. He searched the entire area we were for about 2 hours… About 30 minutes after we left the beach I got the phone call that he FOUND THE RING! I could not believe it! He found it in about waist deep of water when it had dropped off my finger in about knee deep water. He was incredibly thorough in his search. I am so thankful I called him as I am sure I would have never recovered the ring.”

At Ring Finders South Jersey, every recovery is treated with urgency because sentimental jewelry cannot be replaced. Whether it is a wedding ring, engagement ring, necklace, bracelet, or family heirloom lost in the sand or surf, professional metal detecting recovery services are available throughout South Jersey beaches including Sea Isle City, Ocean City, Wildwood, Avalon, Stone Harbor, and Cape May.

If you lose jewelry at the beach, avoid searching randomly and contact RING FINDERS SOUTH JERSEY immediately before tides and currents move the item farther away.

Lost gold ring, FOUND! Sea Isle City, NJ By Jeffrey Laag of Ring Finders Cape May!

  • from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)

Lost a ring? Don’t Wait, Call NOW!

609-780-4525

www.ringfinderscapemay.com

Received a call from Joes cousin Nicole. Nicole explained that her cousin Joe had just lost his ring in the surf while enjoying the ocean with the family. Joe was body surfing, and at some point, his gold wedding ring had slipped off and disappeared into the ocean. It was just about 5pm when they called and low tide was at 5:30pm. I immediately rushed up and met up with Joe and his family. Joe was fairly confident of where he was at when he noticed the ring was gone but wasnt positive of exactly when it happened. He was between chest deep water and ankle deep surf. I began working a search grid from where he believed was the most probable spot. After recovering many targets in the “wash zone” I began to work my way out to deeper water. Joe and his family had returned to their home for dinner and I assured them that I would continue searching the area to ensure it was thoroughly covered. After about 2hrs of searching I heard the signal I was waiting for. After two scoops in chest deep water out popped Joes ring! Another happy client!

Joes Review:

“Jeff Laag and Ring Finders Cape May are incredible! I lost my wedding ring in the ocean while on vacation last week. Jeff showed up in no time and immediately started his search! I had dropped some change where I thought I lost the ring to help with his search. Jeff found all $9 in change, searching diligently. After two hours I had all but given up and was going to have to tell my wife I lost my ring less than a year into our marriage! Just then, Jeff sent a message that he had concluded his search…and found the ring! Five feet deep in the ocean! If you’ve lost a ring/ valuable metals you need to give this man a call! Thanks Jeff!”

LOST Platinum wedding ring (for 5 months) at Air BnB on Lake Gaston, NC….. FOUND!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)

So got a text from the wife of a guy that lost his platinum wedding ring at an AirBnB last November, just as the cold weather started coming in, I told her that sadly, I was done with water hunting for the season and that I could do it in late spring/early summer depending on the AirBnB schedule.

So a couple of weeks ago, I texted her and said I could do now that temperatures are rising. She responded and said she’d have to contact the owner of the house and get back with me.

We worked out a date and time for Sunday after 10:15 when the family checks out. I make the drive, review last years pictures and jump in the water to start my search. About an hour went by and I finally see a silvery/Platinum ring in my scoop!

I get out, take some pictures and send it to her, asking if this was “the ring!” She quickly replied back, “OMG, YES!” I said “send me your address and I’ll send you guys the ring!”

I sent this platinum ring to MD and the received it! It’s back where it belongs!!

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 111 total!

Ring count for 2026: 26 (17 – recoveries)

GOLD – 14 (13 – recoveries)
PLATNIUM – 4 (4-recoveries)
SILVER – 3
TUNGSTEN – 1
JUNK – 4
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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!”

Lost Yellow Gold and Diamonds Hawaiian Style Ring in Ulua Lagoon Ko Olina Resort…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)

This ring find began yesterday when I got a call from Amy, who lives on Oahu.  While enjoying the day at Ulua Lagoon, her husband Jan was playing with the kids and tossing them up and out into the water.  One of the kids grabbed hold of Jan’s necklace, which had the ring on it and the necklace broke.  The ring went flying but in what direction and how far?  They were able to find the necklace but not the ring.  Jan had assumed the ring would be in the waist to chest deep water he had been standing in.  Knowing they were down in front of the umbrellas I told Amy I would hunt the next day.  I started the hunt on the Southern umbrella and worked North.  I concentrated on the waist to chest deep water.  Then after about 30 minutes as I was heading shoreward in ankle deep water I got a nice screaming tone on the Manticore and after two scoops I was surprised to see Jan’s awesome ring in the scoop.  I went back to my car and sent a pic to Amy as Jan was working in Waikiki.  Her response was “Oh my!!! You found it!!!”  I called and Amy said she would tell Jan and he could swing by my house which is 5 minutes from Waikiki, and pick up his ring after work.  Jan was stoked to be going home with his ring!  Aloha to Amy & Jan!