Wildwood Crest NJ, Lost engagement ring FOUND! By Ring Finders Cape May Jeffrey Laag
www.ringfinderscapemay.com
Lost family heirloom engagement ring recovered in Wildwood Crest, New Jersey


Lost your ring, other valuable jewelry, cellphone, keys, or other metal object…call or text Brian Carpenter at (814)244-2300 as soon as possible. I am a ring recovery/metal detecting specialist serving Pittsburgh, Indiana (PA), and most of Western PA. Why rent or buy a metal detector when you can get a trained operator with top of the line equipment at the same time…
I got a text from Taylor asking if I Wheeling, West Virginia was too far. I thought about it and said to myself if the circumstances are good for a recovery I would make the trip. We talked and his wife had taken off her rings while cutting the lawn and pulled something out of her pocket while mowing. When she had finished her engagement ring was still there but her wedding band was gone. Taylor said he had gotten a cheap metal detector and tried to find the ring to no avail. The only thing that worried me was that the ring was lost a few weeks earlier and they had obviously cut the grass a few times since then.
So in the end I saddled up for a long drive to West Virginia. Upon my arrival I met Taylor and got started. I went through the whole back yard and nothing. I did find an old foil drink top tucked way down in the thick grass. It was well hidden from sight and gave me some extra hope/confidence that the ring could be entwined deep in this lush lawn. On to the the front and now the fun began. For some reason the back yard was quiet as an empty church but the front was chirping like crazy. I started adjusting my frequency and sensitivity. I got a little relief but not much. I kept moving trying to listen for a good repeatable signal amidst all the other noise. Suddenly I got one…I put my pin pointer into the grass and it started screaming. I was looking but could not find anything, then suddenly I caught a glimpse of the ring deep within the grass. Score! I sent Taylor a text with a picture of the ring and walked back to my truck to start putting my equipment away.
Then Taylor and his wife Kate came out. They could not believe that I found the ring and were very happy. It was an absolute pleasure to meet them both, another pair of kind and generous clients, and of course it is always great when you are able to recover their lost ring!!


If you have lost your wedding ring, a bracelet, golden grill or a necklace don’t waste the time or the money buying or renting a metal detector. Instead hire an expert metal detecting professional like Dave The RingFinder! Dave is the “metal detective” and knows how to stack the odds in your favor to get your precious jewelry back. Call or text Dave at 805-290-5009 so he can create a plan to get your ring back!
I got a text last week from Glynnis who had been visiting Solimar Beach in Ventura with her family. When it came time to put sunscreen on her children she took off her wedding ring and engagement ring and placed them in her pocket for safekeeping. As is often the case she forgot that she had put them in there and after a couple of days realized her rings were gone. She began to retrace her steps and concluded they must have fallen out at the beach.
Glynnis gave me the general location and I headed out that afternoon to see if I could recover her rings. After about 15 minutes of searching I got a faint target on the Minelab manticore on the wet slope of the beach. I put my CKG scoop into the sand and out popped her wedding band. I figured I was in the area now and began slowly detecting the surrounding area but no other targets were there. The area does get detected frequently and I told Glynnis that either she lost it somewhere else or another detectorist picked up her engagement ring. Since she was out of town I told her I would mail her ring to her and that I would keep looking in that area just in case the other ring was buried too deep in the sand for now.
Don’t Wait — Time Is Critical After a Ring Loss in Ventura or Santa Barbara County
Whether you lost a ring, necklace, bracelet, or other jewelry on a Ventura or Santa Barbara County beach, in shallow surf, in a backyard, at a park, or in an open field — the clock starts the moment it’s gone. Shifting tides, moving sand, and other detectorists can all work against recovery the longer you wait. Skip the metal detector rental and trust the expert — Dave The RingFinder.
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Ventura County: Ventura · Oxnard · Port Hueneme · Camarillo · Thousand Oaks · Moorpark · Simi Valley · Fillmore · Santa Paula · Ojai
Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara · Carpinteria · Goleta · Montecito · Summerland · Lompoc · Santa Maria · Solvang · Buellton
Notable beaches and recovery locations served: Mondo’s Beach · Surfer’s Point · San Buenaventura State Beach · Rincon Beach · Carpinteria State Beach · East Beach Santa Barbara · West Beach Santa Barbara · McGrath State Beach Oxnard · Silver Strand Beach · Mandalay Beach
About Dave The RingFinder — Ventura County’s Metal Detecting Specialist
Dave The RingFinder has been recovering lost jewelry with a metal detector since 2011 and has operated full-time as a professional ring and jewelry recovery specialist since 2017. Also known as The Metal Detective, Dave brings professional-grade equipment, deep local knowledge of Ventura and Santa Barbara County beaches and tides, and a genuine passion for reuniting people with their most treasured possessions. Every recovery is personal.
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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.
Zack was doing some pressure washing around a few houses in The Villages and after doing his normal clean up he noticed that his wedding ring was not on his finger. He was sure he had it on earlier in the morning and so he went back to the first house and searched as best as he could but his lost wedding ring was no where to be found. He then went to the second house and had the same result. He remembered he had a cheap metal detector and tried using that but he had no luck. Later that day a friend suggested he give me a call and I arranged to search around the two houses the next day. The first house was clean and then at the second house Zack told me the homeowner wanted me to ring his door bell before I just started searching. That homeowner showed me around the outside pointing out just where Zack had cleaned the day before. There were decorative stones all around the house and as we were walking I was visually scanning the stones and low and behold I spotted Zack’s lost wedding ring just laying on top of the rocks! I met Zack later that afternoon and he was one very happy young husband!
Mike McInroe…waiting for your call!
Received a call from this young lady saying she lost her ring while throwing sticks towards the wooded area. They tried many days trying to find it with no success.
We made arrangements for me to come out after work today to try and find it. After getting the details I started my search and found it in about 15 mins.
She was so happy to have it back on her finger again!!
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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 113 total!
Ring count for 2026: 66 (18 – recoveries)
GOLD – 18 (14 – recoveries)
PLATNIUM – 4 (4-recoveries)
SILVER – 13
TUNGSTEN – 2
JUNK – 29
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“DIG IT ALL, SAME SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!”

A relaxing beach day in North Wildwood, NJ, nearly ended with heartbreak when Maryann lost her sentimental ring in the sand.
While enjoying time on the beach, Maryann applied sunscreen and briefly placed her treasured ring on her lap. Like many beachgoers, she became distracted by the moment. After some time, her group moved their chairs to a different spot along the beach.
Unfortunately, the ring was forgotten.
When Maryann later realized her cherished ring was missing, she and her family searched the area without success. They knew the odds of finding a small ring in the sand were slim. Thankfully, they also knew exactly who to call.
Ring recovery specialist John Favano of Ring Finders South Jersey received the call and responded immediately. Time is critical during beach ring recoveries, especially in busy shoreline areas where foot traffic can quickly bury or move lost jewelry.
Within minutes, John arrived on the scene in North Wildwood and began the search using professional metal detecting equipment. Maryann explained where she had been sitting and described the events leading up to the loss.
After carefully scanning the area, the search produced a signal almost immediately.
Just a few swings later, the missing ring was sitting safely inside John’s scoop.
The emotional relief on Maryann’s face was unforgettable. What began as a stressful loss quickly became a joyful reunion. Moments like these are why Ring Finders South Jersey is dedicated to helping families recover valuable and sentimental items.
The ring was quickly returned to its rightful owner and placed back on Maryann’s hand where it belonged.
Following the recovery, Maryann shared this wonderful 5-star review:
“Thank you sooooo much for your quick response and rapid recovery finding my ring and saving memories John!!!!”
Reviews like Maryann’s reflect the commitment, experience, and fast response that have helped countless people recover lost jewelry throughout South Jersey beaches and communities.
If you lose a ring, necklace, bracelet, or other valuable jewelry on the beach, don’t wait. Mark the area if possible and contact Ring Finders South Jersey immediately.
John Favano of Ring Finders South Jersey proudly serves North Wildwood, Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Cape May, Ocean City, Avalon, Stone Harbor and surrounding South Jersey communities. Fast action often makes the difference between a permanent loss and a successful recovery.
Every ring has a story. Recovering those memories is what matters most.
Mark was enjoying a beautiful summer afternoon in his backyard in Perkasie, PA (Bucks County) when he discovered his large, beautiful wedding band missing from his finger. He was sure it must have come off when he was shaking out and hanging some wet towels on a clothesline. He searched for hours with his eyes and an old metal detector in hopes of finding it before he reached out to a professional. After finding me in the Ring Finder Directory we agreed to meet in his backyard Monday afternoon. After a quick tour and detailed description of how he thought he lost his ring I went to work. After 10 minutes of scanning the area I received the signal on my metal detector I was looking for…looked down…and there it was!!! I was very happy to be able to return Mark’s ring to him!!!



Alexander was working in the yard, moving rocks and mowing around landscaping beds. He picked up a large rock to move and his ring fell off into the weeds. He searched and searched, with no luck. I was able to locate the ring with detector in a small pile of grass clippings near where it had fallen off.

June 9, 2026
Wedding Ring Recovered from Geneva Lake in Fontana, WI
Raul and his family were enjoying a day at the beach in Fontana, WI when his 14K gold wedding band was lost. His family spent time in the grass, on the sand, and in the water. Fontana beach is quite large, so narrowing down the search area was key.
On my way out I texted two fellow detectorists who may have been detecting this beach letting them know I was on a search and “Did they find any gold rings at Fontana’s beach in the last two days?” “No,” was the reply. When I arrive
d, another detectorist was in the water. I waded out to Tony and asked the same question. “No, only a quarter so far.”
Raul patiently answered all of my questions as we worked to pinpoint the most likely spot he would have lost it. I marked off the edges of my search area in the sand and waded into the shallow water to make my first pass. Dragging my search coil slowly over the sand, overlapping, so as not to miss anything, I had a strong repeating signal around the third or fourth pass. I knelt down in the water and waved away the topmost layer of sand in the spot where my detector indicated a target. Half of the ring appeared like a golden smile. I picked it up and held it up to Raul who was standing on the shoreline.
It was the
first and only target I dug that morning. Raul carefully thought through all of my questions and that led to our success in finding the ring.
After a few photos, it was back on his hand and his smile said it all.
Later, Raul made a kind post on the Lake Geneva Lake Life Facebook group. He writes: “A huge thank you to Seth for helping recover something that means so much to me and my family. We are incredibly grateful!”