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Man’s Platinum Wedding Band Lost in the Ocean, Found and Returned Holden Beach NC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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On 7/26/25 right at 6:30 pm, I received a text from Rachel saying, “Hi, My husband lost his ring in the ocean at about 4:15 pm on Holden Beach, Low tide. Do you think you can help or is it pointless to try? What do you think?” We went back and forth with questions and answers, like how deep, how did it come off, what kind and metal is the ring, and if they would be there the next day at low tide. Unfortunately, Rachel and Henry, her husband was leaving the next day at noon and low tide wasn’t until 4:05 pm. I also learned that Henry was at least waist deep when he lost it. Neither one of the situations were good. I had to rely on Google earth maps to try and pinpoint the location, and I don’t like going in the ocean without someone keeping an eye on me. I also ask Henry and Rachel to see if their landlord would allow me to park at the rental.

Meanwhile, I called my good friend Burwin, who has helped me more times than I can count. In fact he’s taken many of the calls I couldn’t because of vacation, busy with another call, or I just wasn’t available, and he has always come through. This time was no different. When I called him, about the only questions he had were, where and when are we going and what are we looking for. I told him that Henry had lost his Platinum wedding band in about waist deep water on Holden Beach. As always, he agreed, and I told him I’d pick him up the next day about 2:15 pm.

The next morning, I got word from Rachel that the landlord agreed to us parking in the rental driveway, which was a huge help. I picked Burwin up at 2:15 and we headed up to Holden Beach. On the way, Burwin and I discussed the game plan, and Burwin mentioned the fact that the wind would be blowing from the south. Since Holden Beach runs east and west, a south wind meant that any wind would more than likely kick the waves up making a more interesting search. When we arrived and found our way out to the beach, Burwin would do an east/west parallel to the beach search starting at waist deep water. I took a north/south search perpendicular to the beach going out to about waist deep. Even the best of plans needs to be tweaked, and this was no different. At waist deep the waves were breaking over our heads and pushing us around like we were bobbers. After about 30 minutes or so, I went up the beach to check my grid lines and make sure I was still online. As I’m coming back down the beach, I noticed Burwin was coming out of the water. Burwin doesn’t come out of the water unless he’s finished, or he’s found what he’s looking for. As soon as I looked at him, he had the smile! I knew he had it. With everything said and done, Burwin was chest to shoulder deep, waves breaking over his head and getting knocked off the target about 3-4 times and still came up with Henry’s ring. Great Job Burwin! A platinum ring should usually be stamped on the inside, but neither Burwin nor I have good enough eyesight to see it. We ended up asking a young lady sitting on the beach and she confirmed it was stamped Platinum. I took a picture of the ring sitting on a shell and sent it to Henry and Rachel saying “KA-Boom!”

Monday, I put the ring in the mail, and they got it today, Wednesday.

Burwin – Once again, Thank You!

Henry/Rachel – Thank you for contacting me. Wish you two only the best!

Jim

 

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Wildwood Crest NJ Lost Engagement Ring Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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💍 Wildwood Crest, NJ: Engagement Ring Lost in Sand—Found Fast!

What started as a perfect summer day in Wildwood Crest, NJ quickly turned into panic for Brian and his family when his daughter lost her engagement ring in the sand during a casual game of beach soccer.

Despite their best efforts to comb through the area, the ring had seemingly vanished. Sand can be ruthless when it comes to hiding jewelry. That’s when Brian turned to the pros—and called Ring Finders South Jersey.

As a ring recovery specialist, I was just minutes away. I grabbed my metal detector, headed straight to Wildwood Crest Beach, and met Brian at the spot.

Within just a few sweeps of the detector, I got a solid signal. Moments later—there it was! The lost engagement ring was safely back in her hands.

✅ Recovery time: Under 10 minutes
✅ Location: Wildwood Crest, NJ
✅ Emotions: Relieved, overjoyed, unforgettable

Here’s what Brian had to say:

“My daughter lost her ring at the beach. John arrived in 10 minutes and found the ring right away! He made the whole ordeal feel like an adventure vs. a nightmare. Thank you, John!!!”

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Losing a ring in the sand may feel like finding a needle in a haystack—but that’s where we come in.

Whether it’s:

  • A lost engagement ring on the beach

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  • Or jewelry buried under sand in South Jersey

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Don’t wait. Every tide and every footstep makes recovery harder.

If you’ve lost a ring or other metal item at the beach, call the trusted Wildwood Crest ring finder. We’ll help you turn panic into peace of mind.

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A Special Ring Recovery at Mara Park Lake Simcoe

  • from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
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Last week Steve and I had the honor of helping someone recover a deeply sentimental item from the waters of Lake Simcoe. It was one of those moments that reminds us why we do what we do.

We were called out of town to Mara Provincial Park, a beautiful spot on the eastern shore of Lake Simcoe, known for its sandy beach and shallow, family-friendly water. But on this day, the mood was a bit more emotional than usual. A Platinum wedding ring had been lost in the lake, a ring that carried much more than monetary value.

The ring belonged to a couple who had recently said goodbye to their beloved dog. But this wasn’t just any pet. Their dog had been the ring bearer at the wedding, making the ring a living connection to both their special day and the memory of their furry family member.

Understandably, the owner  was heartbroken when the ring slipped off during a visit to the beach. He feared it might be gone for good.

Steve and I got to work, slowly and methodically searching the area they remembered being in. The water was clear but the sandy bottom made things tricky, constantly shifting and hiding clues. Still, we knew how much this meant, and giving up was never an option.

After a good stretch of searching, sweeping back and forth, my detector gave a solid hit. I scooped, rinsed and there it was. A glint of a ring in the sunlight.

The shock when we made the phone call siad it all relief, gratitude, and maybe a few quiet tears.

This wasn’t just a ring. It was a piece of their story, their marriage, and their late best friend.

Recoveries like this are always special, but this one? It’ll stay with us for a long time.

Until the next adventure

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Craigville, MA Lost Wedding Ring Delays Trip Home

  • from Cape Cod (Massachusetts, United States)
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August 3, 2025 Mike and his wife were about to leave for home at the end of their vacation after one last dip to remember the great vacation by. The crowning event was to take a splash in Nantucket Sound even tho Mike was not fond of swimming. Little did anyone know their trip home would be delayed by Mike’s unfortunate loss of his yellow gold wedding band (that has more sentimental than most as it is a hand-down from his father) in waist deep water.

When I got a call for help my first request was to have Mike at the beach to put me on the right location in the very large swimming area. The first area description of: half way between two points and less than shoulder depth really needed, to be a but more precise. Both Mike and his wife Amy had their own idea of were the loss occurred. After lessening to the two search parameters, Jim, a visiting friend of mine, and I started to search first perpendicular to the shore then parallel to the shore. Not finding the ring we opened up the search area, still with no results. We then kind of went our own way with thoughts of our own where the ring might be. In a little over an hour of searching and the finding of a toe ring and a little heart ring passed before I found myself within the original search area when I heard the detector’s tone made when passed over a gold object. One scoop and I had the object I was searching for, Mike’s sentimental ring.

I have to say that Mike had a large support team present as Jim and I were searching. There was great fan-fare when I approached the group that was waiting for me on the beach. The one that had the most attention was Amy, as she was pregnant and now had one more joyful story to her yet to be born child. Lot of stories, pictures and plans on how not to loose a ring at the beach passed among all of us. Great family, friends and now memories along with best wishes for a safe trip home. I was off to my car, to take a sip of water, call my wife, before going back to the water for some recreational metal detecting with Jim. What a wonderful day with great beach going weather. It left everyone feeling complete and ready for a safe trip home.

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Dennis, MA Ring Lost Third Time, Found and Returned by Richard Browne

  • from Cape Cod (Massachusetts, United States)
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July 30, 2025 Matt texted me: “Hi Richard, my name is Matt. Found you on TheRingfinders site. I’m here in East Dennis on vacation with my family. I was throwing a ball around with my son in the water yesterday when I realized I must have flung off my wedding ring. We searched for hours with no luck, even went back at low tide with a cheap metal detector to no avail. If you are in the area and would be interested in helping please let me know. Thank you.”

How could I say no, well I could and did not. I short time I was on my way to see one of Cape Cod Bay’s most beautiful views just before descending down the long set of wooden stairs to a private beach. On the beach a group of a dozen or more family members were waiting for me to show up and work my magic and find Matt’s wedding band.

I asked the usual questions and had Matt enter the water and stand were he thought he lost his ring. After about 10 minutes of searching and not finding the ring I overheard Matt and his father discussing the area. Matt’s father thought I should be searching a bit east and in deeper water. So I moved the search area and about a minute later, dad was correct, I had a great sounding target and with one scoop I had the “flung” ring captured in my scoop.

On shore the ring was returned and I asked for information about the ring. Well, it had quite a history, so much so I asked Matt to send me a text about the rings history…here is the text:
“I have lost my wedding ring 3x during that time. The first time I lost it transplanting ornamental grasses at my home….i unearthed it days later. The second time was about 5 years ago at a resort in Mexico….a fellow hotel guest found it at the bottom of one of the pools and turned it into the front desk. Yesterday was the most challenging recovery!….I lost it in the ocean while playing catch with my son.”

I am sure the ring’s travel is not over and it will see many more thrilling events but I would bet one event that will never happen is one of being lost again. At least I hope not, but Matt does have my contact information just in case.

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Lost Engagement Ring Found Cape May NJ by John Favano Ring Finder South jersey

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost Engagement Ring on Cape May Beach!

Nicole’s relaxing beach day in Cape May, NJ quickly turned stressful when her beautiful engagement ring slipped out of the cup holder in her beach chair and disappeared into the sand.

After realizing the ring was missing, Nicole searched the area thoroughly but had no luck finding it. The soft sand of Cape May Beach can be deceiving—one quick drop and a precious item can vanish in seconds.

Not ready to give up hope, Nicole reached out to me  John Favano,  with Ring Finders South Jersey. I arrived at the scene with my metal detector and began a focused grid search based on the location she described.

After just a few passes, I got a strong signal. Digging carefully, I uncovered Nicole’s lost engagement ring! The look of relief and joy on her face said it all. Another successful recovery on the beautiful shores of Cape May, New Jersey.

Losing a ring on the beach can be heartbreaking, but there’s help available. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation don’t wait or risk losing it forever. Contact a professional metal detecting expert who has the tools to recover lost jewelry fast.

I’m proud to help people like Nicole every week along the South Jersey coast. Whether it’s a wedding band, engagement ring, or another precious item—if it’s lost in the sand, I can help you find it.

Visit Ring Finders South Jersey for more stories and ring recoveries, or call me today if you need a Cape May Ring Finder!

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Gold wedding band recovered for UNR student

  • from Reno (Nevada, United States)
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I had just gotten home from a day hanging with family when I received a call from a worried gentleman attending University of Nevada Reno. He lost his wedding ring in tall grass while playing at a nearby park and they tried for over an hour looking for the ring  but with no luck before finding me on TheRingFinders.Com site. I was able to drive to them within a short time and upon arrival I noticed they had marked out the boundaries for the search area with sandals and other items which helped a lo t. Within 10 minutes of detecting we found the ring and big smiles by All!

What a reward seeing the happiness and relief  from the couple knowing their worries are over.

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Lost gold ring in the sand at Ormond Beach, Florida…Found!

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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This ring recovery began late Friday evening when I received a desperate text from a young lady who while talking on the phone made a random gesture and her very sentimental ring fell off of her hand and disappeared into the sand at her feet. Her father and sister immediately began running their fingers through the sand but somehow they could not seem to be able to find the lost ring. This was a very special ring which was given to Jasmine when she was 10 years old by her grandmother and Jasmine wears it all the time! Having recently lost a little weight her ring was just a bit loose! Jasmine’s father purchased a couple of small kids dipping nets thinking maybe that would help but no matter what they tried…nothing seemed to help. Someone suggested they call one of The Ring Finders and that is how they got my number. It was almost midnight when Jasmine called so by the time I gathered my equipment and made the drive it was getting on to 1:30am and thankfully they were able to accurately mark the exact area where she dropped her ring. It only took a minute to get the sweet sound of gold from my Deus 2 metal detector and I motioned for Jasmine to come and assist in locating her own lost ring by using my trusty Garrett pin pointer. As we knelt there in the sand and watched the little flashing light and listened to the beeping sound as she moved it closer to her lost ring…it was a moment of sheer joy as Jasmine gently picked up her ring and held it close with mixed emotions! What an honor it was to help this beautiful young lady and her family and to see the relief it brought them!
How can I help you? Call or text me at 321-363-6029 and let’s talk!

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

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Lost and found Diamond and emerald platinum ring in Madawaska Ontario

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Today’s excursion took me to beautiful Madawaska area. Received a text from Emily yesterday afternoon about her loosing her custom made engagement ring, while vacationing with her whole family at a cottage near Madawaska. She was swimming in about 10’ of water when disaster struck. Her beautiful emerald/diamond platinum ring slipped right off her finger. Quick thinking, a couple of guys grabbed a buoy, a rope and a rock and marked the approximate location where she was when the ring fell off. After multiple attempts at snorkeling/diving, they could not locate ring. After arriving and getting situated, got suited up on my Scuba gear and with he help of my underwater metal detector, I started searching for her ring. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be a sandy bottom, turned out to be your typical Ontario lake condition with silt. Once the silt at the bottom gets stirred up, visibility went to zero. But, with patience and proper gridding, thirty minutes later, I was able to find her ring for her. Emily’s reaction was priceless. Another happy ending. Life is good!

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Dennis, MA…”The ONE and ONLY Ring” Found and Returned by Richard Browne

  • from Cape Cod (Massachusetts, United States)
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July 31, 2025 On the 29th I received a call from Kyle requesting help in finding his ring. He had seen it drop off his finger into the water of Cape Cod Bay. A description was received in a text: “Beveled gold ring with “always” engraved on the inside.” Unfortunately I was out looking for another’s lost wedding band and would not be able to help until the next morning’s tide. We passed a couple of pin marks on a map and I was ready for a search in the morning.

I searched the marked out area for a couple of hours in the morning and not finding the ring, I would go back for the evening tide. The evening’s search in an enlarger area did not produce the ring either. A few more texts and a new picture of the area showed the ring might be a bit further west than I had been searching. Then the question came from Kyle…”Do you know what time you might look again? I would love to come meet you if possible.” Of course. I, for some reason, assumed Kyle was not on the Cape when we were texting. I was wrong. So we set the time for 6:30PM, just before low tide.

It is always best to have the person who lost the object to be at the search sight so they may answer questions about the loss and stand in the area they thought the loss occurred. Most times the area is not where map pin marks are given, some times only off by a few feet and once a wife was actually standing on the ring. On another occasion a large rock had been put on top of the lost ring. On a third case; scattered coins were only off by the difference in tide height of when the ring was lost and where the coins were dropped.

We met at the beach and I lined up using the photos which I learned were taken that morning, not two days ago when the ring was lost. A comment on buying a replacement ring was made. Briana sharply replied to with “The ONE and ONLY Ring” is in the water, no replacement ring will do! The more I searched the more I was told “further out”, “closer in”, further west maybe to the east. None of the area adjustments put me on top of the ring, not even the area were Kyle came into the water and stood were he “lost the ring”. I went back to the shore line again, asking for more information. Well maybe a bit more west, but not that far out. OK, I turned and without taking a step, swug the detector and got the best signal I had heard all day. I took the headphones off so Briana could hear what I was listening for. Then I took one scoop, and you bet…The Ring was in my scoop.

Nothing out of the ordinary transpired on the way back to the car. Pictures a few tidbits about The Ring and lastly, many thanks, a hug, and a couple of ideas of how not to loose a ring at the beach were discussed. A good bye and we were all off for an evening of sleep without the worry if “The One and Only Ring” would ever be seen again.

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