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Wedding and Engagement Rings Lost in the Sand, Found and Returned Sunset Beach NC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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Shortly before 5 p.m. I received a call from Wendy saying she had lost her rings on the beach. She said I had been recommended and was wondering if I was available. At the time I was waiting on a contractor that was running late. I called the contractor and rescheduled for the next day. I didn’t want Wendy’s rings to sit out on the beach to long, especially on Sunset Beach. I called Wendy back and asked for her address for parking and told her I was on my way.

It was about a 30-minute drive, and I text her when I arrived in the driveway. When she came out of the house, we introduced ourselves and she led the way out to the beach. I got to meet her husband, John who had been guarding their suspected spot in the sand. She described her ring set, that wasn’t actually a set, but the two rings were soldered together. I turned on my machine and started an east/west grid search and covered the area John had marked off. I wasn’t getting any signals, so I kept the grid search going. After a few more lines, I got a solid 15-16 on the VDI (visual display indicator) and knew I had something. I took a scoop of sand and gently shook out the sand. John and I heard the clanking of metal in the scoop. Wendy had moved down the beach a little to talk to another couple and missed me taking the ring out and holding it up. John called out “He found it” and she immediately made her way back to me. I handed her the ring, and to say she was thrilled would be an understatement. We took a few pictures, and I got a hug from Wendy. I love helping people find their lost treasures.

Wendy and John – Thank you for trusting and allowing me to help find your treasure. Enjoy the rest of your vacation and have a safe trip back home to Ohio.

Jim.

 

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4-Day-Old Wedding Ring Recovered and Returned, Trunk River Beach Falmouth, Massachusetts

  • from Falmouth (Massachusetts, United States)
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4 July 2025.  Jeffrey and Jocelyn had been married only 4 days when Jeffrey’s wedding band slipped into the ocean as he was scrubbing poison ivy from his fingers.  Fortunately Anthony and Anishaa, a couple for whom I recovered a ring last August at the same beach, were nearby and they heard his plight and told him to call me.  I was just returning from another call but was able to meet Jeffrey at the beach a short time later.  He was quite specific about where and how he lost his ring, so the search was straightforward and I made the recovery within a few minutes from cobbles and gravel in knee-deep water.  There were cheers all up and down the beach, and needless to say a huge smile from Jeffrey.  Anthony and Anishaa came over and we all had a mini-celebration/reunion.  It was great to experience this serendipitous circumstance where one Ringfinder success led to another almost a year later!

My immediately prior call was to find joined wedding/engagement rings thought to be lost in a 10′ x 10′ area of dry sand at a different beach.  I made a thorough search of the area as well as a wide, surrounding area with no result.  I explained that the ring must have come off somewhere else, perhaps in a bag or at another location before they arrived at the beach, even though the owner was certain that the beach location was correct.  As it turned out, they called later to let me know that they found the rings in front of their beach house where the owner had been putting on sunscreen.  The moral of the story: Memory can be tricky, so be sure to check out other possibilities, no matter how unlikely they may seem!

Jeffrey’s ‘4-day-old’ wedding ring.

 

Ring and recent groom reunited.

 

A happy couple, Jeffrey and his bride Jocelyn.

 

Jocelyn, Jeffrey, and Ringfinder ‘alums’ Anishaa and Anthony with me in a little celebration.

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Lost Wedding Ring in the sand in Ventura Found by Dave the Ringfinder Professional Metal Detectorist

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
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Lost Your Ring on Ventura, Malibu, or Santa Barbara Beaches? Call Dave The RingFinder Now!
If you’ve lost your ring in the sand at Zuma Beach in Malibu, Harbor Cove in Ventura, or East Beach in Santa Barbara, don’t panic! Contact Dave The RingFinder, your local metal detecting expert, at 805-290-5009 (call or text) immediately. Serving the coastal areas from Malibu to Santa Barbara, Dave specializes in recovering lost rings and jewelry with professional skill and dedication. Act fast—time is critical to get your ring back!
A Recent Rescue at Harbor Cove Beach
VenturaLate Sunday evening,  Jennifer from out of town texted Dave in a panic. Her husband’s wedding ring slipped off while they were enjoying a sunny day at Harbor Cove Beach in Ventura Harbor. The family searched frantically but soon realized they needed a professional with a metal detector. Dave, despite another call, promised to be there at first light Monday morning to recover the ring. Since the family lived far away, Dave agreed to mail the ring back if found, as he’s done for others.Arriving at Harbor Cove Beach before dawn, Dave had the beach to himself—except for a few crows. He gridded the area where the family thought the ring was lost but found nothing. Expanding his search toward the jetty rocks, he navigated through thick metal debris from old beach fires.
Finally, a clear tone stood out among the rusty bottle caps. With his CKG scoop, Dave unearthed the beautiful wedding ring. He texted Jennifer the good news, and by 9 a.m., the ring was on its way back to the overjoyed couple.
Why Choose Dave The RingFinder? Dave The RingFinder is your trusted local expert for lost ring recovery in Ventura, Malibu, Santa Barbara, and surrounding beach areas. Whether your ring is lost in dry sand, wet sand, shallow water, or even your backyard in Montecito or Carpinteria, Dave travels the coast to reunite you with your precious jewelry. His professional metal detecting skills and commitment to helping people make him the go-to choice for ring recovery.

What to Do If You Lose Your Ring

  1. Don’t Wait: The sooner you contact Dave, the better your chances of recovery.
  2. Call or Text Dave The RingFinder: Reach him at 805-290-5009 ASAP.
  3. Provide Details: Share the location (e.g., Leo Carrillo Beach, Rincon Beach, or a private yard in Ojai) and circumstances of the loss.
  4. Trust Dave’s Expertise: He’ll create a plan to search beaches, hillsides, or yards in Ventura County and beyond.

Don’t let your lost ring become a memory. Whether it’s a wedding band at Malibu’s Point Dume or an heirloom in the sand at Santa Barbara’s Leadbetter Beach, Dave The RingFinder is ready to help. Call or text 805-290-5009 now to get your ring back!

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Another ring recovery for Dave The RingFinder

 

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Lost Gold & Diamond Rings, FOUND! Cape May, NJ By Ringfinder Jeffrey Laag

  • from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost a ring?, Dont Wait, Call NOW!
609-780-4525
www.ringfinderscapemay.com
2 Lost Gold & Diamond Rings, FOUND! Cape May NJ
Received a referral from fellow recovery detectorist Matty StGermain. Spoke with Carmen, whom explained that she had briefly removed her rings, which were originally her mothers rings, to apply sunscreen while at the beach the yesterday on Perry St, here in Cape May. After applying the sunscreen she stood up not realizing that her rings were still on her lap causing them to drop snd disappear into the sand. Later in the day she realized what had happened and attempted to search with no success. I met up with Carmen and her husband and recovered both of her rings in about 5 minutes. Another happy couple!
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Mattapoisett’s Newest Engagement !

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I received a message on my phone from Caroline asking if I could help find an engagement ring that had been lost earlier in the morning.  I returned her call with enthusiasm saying I was on my way forgetting it was the Fourth of July.  Traffic was brutal but I made it in good time.  We all quickly introduced ourselves and George her husband to be, proceeded to tell me how it was lost.  He was proposing on one knee and when he opened the ring box that had a locking latch the ring was gone.  I asked all the questions leading up to where he seen it last. Luckily he remembered it was in his pocket.  So I think that when he pulled the box out of his pants he also brought the ring up with it and lost it in the sand.  

They went and bought a detector but couldn’t find it after an hour or so.  

I had Caroline stand where she thought it could be and George where he was kneeling.  Julia there professional photographer was with us while I searched, she was documenting every step.  

I started to grid the area, first pass two old bullets, second pass a piece of aluminum, third pass 20 feet away from where it was thought to be I got it. A beautiful Platinum 1.2 karat Diamond engagement ring.  

After a few minutes of hooting and hollering.  George redeemed himself and got down on his knee a proposed. Caroline said yes.  It’s very rewarding to be able to be a small part of their special day. Congratulations to you Caroline and George.   A special thank you to Julian for helping them document it.   Sincerely Leighton

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18K Yellow Gold Wedding Band Lost, Found and Returned Murrell’s Inlet SC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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This is part 1 of a 2 part story that started on July 6th, when I saw a FB post from Charlie that said, “Where’s all my treasure hunters at? My wedding band slipped off my finger into shallow water at high tide on the point yesterday. Does anyone have a metal detector to help me look for it? We’re in Inlet Harbor. Low tide is at 11:50 am so that would be our best chance. Thank you!” A contributing factor was he lost it the same day we had a tropical storm go through the area. His post had some naysayers, prayers offered and offers of hope. I copied and pasted my Ring Finder page to his post and waited. Within about 10 minutes, Charlie called and asked if I could help. I told him I could be there in about an hour, he agreed, and I was on my way.

I arrived right around low tide and met Charlie at the house he and his wife Renee were staying. I followed him to his grandfather’s house where I parked. We introduced ourselves and he walked me out to the beach. He pointed out the area, which maybe was a 25X20 foot spot. I got a few more details and went to work. From all the coins, trash, old cans, and fishing weights and hook.   This beach hasn’t been cleaned or detected in a while. Charlie was very confident of his area, so I started a north/south grid line. Most of Charlie’s family had shown up to watch and I heard one gentleman say they had been sitting at the top of the sand. I finished the slope down to the water and no ring. I worked up to the top of the beach, again getting fishing weights and hooks when I got a solid 19 on the VDI (visual display indicator). The 19 indicated to me that I had gold under the coil. I moved some sand and saw the glimmer of gold. I reached down and pulled Charlie’s wedding band out from its hiding place. I held it up for Charlie, Renee and the rest of the family to see. Charlie came over and I handed him his ring. He checked the engraving and confirmed their wedding date was what was engraved. Ring Found!

At one point during the search, I found out that Charlie’s brother-in-law, Cory had lost his gold wedding band. He had lost his on the 4th of July and probably in about waist deep water. I did a search of the upper beach and out in the bay about waist deep. Because of the tide I had to give up on Cory’s ring.   One out of two wasn’t bad.

Charlie and Renee – Thank you for trusting me to help find your lost treasure. I wish you two all the best.

Jim

 

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Super Nice Ring Set Recovered

  • from Orange Beach (Alabama, United States)
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Sue lost her wedding ring set at Gulf Shores a couple day before calling me for help. She didn’t know where to go and it took a day or so to find someone who could help. I told her i would be there first thing in the morning. I met her where she and the family were staying and we walked to the beach area she thinks it was lost. She wasn’t sure how it was lost, where it might be or if it was even on the beach but felt hopefully it was on the beach. She talked about the day it was lost and her activities and locations. The house and car had been searched and it wasn’t there, so logicly it must on the way to the beach or somewhere on the beach. She showed me the various places they were on the beach and the routes to and from those various places. With that information I put together a search plan and proceeded. After about 30 minutes and after digging several other targets I got a very good signal and knew i found something good. I dug it and showed it to Sue who shouted you found it! She was very, very happily. I’m glad I found it for her, it made both our days.

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Wedding Band Found!

  • from Orange Beach (Alabama, United States)
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Jason lost his wedding band in the sand at Pensacola Beach on Sunday. He called that evening and i said I would help and agreed to meet first thing Monday morning at the beach. Jason had a fairly large area identified as the target area. There wasn’t anyone on the beach and the weather was comfortable. I started a grid and searching it pretty fast while Jason was working the phone lining up his days business. Fortunately his ring was in the area he designated. I found it in record time and it was back on his finger and he back to work on time!

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Beautiful Ring Recovered at Gulf Shores

  • from Orange Beach (Alabama, United States)
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This very nice lady was attending a Beach Volley Ball tournament at Gulf Shores. Some how her ring slipped off and immediately burrowed into the sand without her realizing. This was a huge tournament, both high school and college competitions. Maybe 90 courts with walkways in between. I started the search in the areas she felt was the best change of finding the ring. Lots of people had been walking over the walkways so I anticipated the ring would have been pushed down until it hit a hard layer. Fortunately it wasn’t far from the location she identified and it was pretty deep. The only worry I has was not interfering with the play and searching only in between volleys!

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Ring Recovered at Robinson Island

  • from Orange Beach (Alabama, United States)
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I was called to find a ring on Robinson Island late Saturday afternoon the day before Easter. The ring was lost in the water near the their boat when the owner threw the anchor to set a stern line in about waist deep water. By the time I got there the party and most of the boats had gone home, so it was easy to maneuver while searching except for the pop tops and pull tabs. When you’re hunting jewelry you can’t depend on knowing the metallurgy so you have got to dig everything. I wasn’t counting but I’ll bet I dug over 100 pull tabs. That said when I finally located the ring the data from my detector was unmistakable. Ring was recovered, we got back to the dock with a little sun left and the the family was all happy.

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