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Lost Engagement ring Found at West Beach Santa Barbara by Dave The RingFinder

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
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Lost a Ring Near the Santa Barbara Pier? Dave The RingFinder Can Get It Back

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!

A Swiss Visitor’s Engagement Ring, Recovered Near the Santa Barbara Pier

Late last Saturday night I got an urgent phone call from a number listed from Switzerland. It was from Irina, who had been visiting Santa Barbara on holiday from Switzerland and had lost her engagement ring near the Santa Barbara Pier. I told her I would get out there Sunday afternoon, as I had another ring to look for in the morning.

I convinced my wife she should come to the beach in SB with me, so we got out to the Pier and it was packed with visitors, as was Cabrillo Blvd, since there was a street fair going on at Chase Palm Park. With people everywhere, it was going to be a fun search. Thankfully, the area where she thought she’d lost it was on the north side of the pier and it’s usually not very crowded, so I got to work and began a grid parallel to the pier. There were coins everywhere, so I knew no one had detected this area in a long time — I was confident no one had beat me to Irina’s ring. On my second pass, I got a nice low hit on my Minelab Manticore, and in my scoop was a beautiful white gold engagement ring. I sent her a picture to confirm it was hers, and the response was an enthusiastic yes!

Irina had already left the area and was now in Newport Beach, so I got her address, insured her ring, and mailed it to her. Two days later, her ring was back where it belonged. This is what Irina had to say:

“I honestly can’t say enough good things about this experience! I lost my ring while I was in Santa Barbara and was so upset and worried that I would never see it again. I called Dave, and he came to the rescue! He was incredibly kind, professional, and determined to help me find it, and he actually DID!

What made the whole experience even more amazing was that his wife and him went the extra mile and shipped the ring back to me. I am beyond grateful for their kindness, honesty, and generosity.

This wasn’t just about finding a lost ring; it was about two wonderful people who genuinely cared and went above and beyond to help a stranger. I will never forget their kindness. If you ever lose something precious, I highly recommend Dave. Truly an amazing story and an amazing couple! ❤️💍”

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.

Dave The RingFinder proudly serves:

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: 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

Dave also occasionally takes on recoveries in nearby Malibu by request — reach out if your loss happened outside the core service area above.

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.

Before you spend an afternoon chasing down a metal detector rental in Ventura or Santa Barbara County, make one call instead. Dave has the equipment, the experience, and the track record — and he works on your behalf from the moment you contact him.

📞 Call or text Dave 24/7: 805-290-5009
🌐 davetheringfinder.com

Lost something? Don’t rent — trust the expert. Dave The RingFinder is here to bring your jewelry home.

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White Gold Wedding Band and Engagement Ring Separately Slip into the Ocean at Garden City SC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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On Saturday August 22, 2026, and just after 3 p.m., I received a text saying, “Hi There! I just lost (30 mins ago) my engagement ring and wedding band in the ocean. I understand these are just possessions, but it still stings after wearing for more than 16 years. Not sure what to do, but I posted on Facebook and you were highly recommended. Yucca Ave and Waccamaw in Garden City.” I immediately looked up the tide tables for Garden City and saw high tide was going to be in less than an hour at 4:10. I called the number attached and spoke with Kelli. I asked the usual questions, like how deep she was and whether she could meet me to show me the area. She told me that it was her sons 12th birthday and they had already made plans. Since she was still on the beach, I asked her to turn around and take a couple of pictures of what was behind her to give me a reference point. She also told me that she was about waist deep. I told her I’d be out there about 7 p.m. to work the outgoing tide.

On my way down to Garden City around 7 p.m. a big storm with heavy rain and lots of lightening started. It was one of those storms where people drive 5 mph and have their emergency flashers on. I sent Kelli a voice text saying that I may have to call the search off for the night because of the storm. I wanted to keep going to see if the storm would stop by the time I got there, although it didn’t look good. I could handle the rain because I was going to get wet anyway. But, with 2 lightning rods in the form of a metal sand scoop and handle in one hand and a metal detector in the other and standing in the ocean would probably not work out to well for me.

When I got to the beach, the storm had stopped. I walked out on the beach and found the reference points Kelli shared in her photos. It wasn’t that big of a search area, and I did my normal grid search. From Kelli’s explanation, I really expected her rings would be on the lower part of the sloop. I worked from the high tide line out to knee deep on a falling tide and only found 2 fishing weights. I expanded my search to the south, with no luck and then tried to extend it to the north. It was getting dark by then and I was just about to call it a night. That’s about the same time a family of 5 or 6 decided to come out and shoot off very loud fireworks. I called it a night and sent Kelli a text saying I couldn’t find them. I didn’t say anything to Kelli, but I had already made up my mind that I was going back in the morning at low tide.

I arrived back the next morning at 10 just before low tide and started a fresh grid search. I was able to go from the dry sand to about knee deep.  From the pictures Kelli sent, I knew I was looking for white gold rings, but I did confirm it with her. With that in mind, I knew the VDI (visual display indicator) numbers on the Equinox 800 would be in the low single digits for the engagement ring (2-6) and middle to low double digits (9-12) for the wedding band. I started to the south of the southern mark in the pictures and worked north. I was less than 10 lines over when I hit a solid 6 on the VDI. Bingo! This should be the engagement ring. A couple of scoops of wet sand and I had her engagement ring. Ok, so the wedding band should be within a few feet. I searched and searched both north/south and east/west from the engagement ring spot, nothing. In the process I lost my spot so, I started on my last grid line and started working north. A few yards away and higher on the slope I got a solid 9, I had the wedding band. Again, a couple of scoops and saw the wedding band sticking out of the sand.

Kelli had told me that they were leaving that morning to go back home, so I would have to mail them back to her. I made my way back to the car, rings in my pocket and text Kelli with a picture of her rings saying, “GOOD MORNING, what do you think? I think you’re getting your rings back!!!” She immediately responded, “Oh my god!!! I’m still in such shock! Thank YOUUU.”  I love the surprises and making returns. She got her rings back in the mail today, Thursday and as her picture shows, she’s very happy!

Kelli – Thank you for trusting and allowing me to help find your precious treasures. I wish you all the best.

Jim

 

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Man’s Rose Gold Wedding Band Lost in the Ocean, Found and Returned Myrtle Beach SC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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On August 18, 2026, and just before noon, I saw a Facebook recommendation on a lost ring in Myrtle Beach. Shortly afterwards, I received a text message from Haley saying, “Hello, My husband lost his wedding ring on August 13th in Myrtle Beach. I was wondering if you would help us try to find it. It’s very special to him. Please let me know if you are able to help and I can send more information.” I immediately replied asking her to call me. When she called, she told me they were behind the Hampton Inn & Suites in Myrtle Beach. She also said that he lost it on August 13th at 7 p.m. When I checked the tide tables, it would have been about 2 hours before high tide. My biggest concern was that it had been out there for 5 days. With all the locals and tourist hunting the beaches with detectors, I’d be surprised if it was still out there. I did a quick Google search for the address and saw that the Hampton was on the south end of Myrtle Beach. It was also away from the main hotels lining the beach and kind of set off by itself. This could make a big difference in the number of people hunting the beaches there. I checked the tide tables for the 18th, and it showed the cycles reversed and low tide was just before 7 p.m. I told her I’d get there about 5 p.m. and would do my best.

When I arrived, there was no one on the beach. Haley had mentioned that her husband, John had been to the left of the lifeguard stand when he lost his ring. I called Haley just to confirm that I was lined up with where they had been. John got on the phone, and I told him I was in front of the lifeguard stand and facing the resort. Then I asked him whether I go to the left, or right? He replied to the left. Taking all the clues Haley and John gave me, like time and tide, how it came off and a few other things; I was expecting to find his ring on the low side of the sloop.  I started an east/west grid search from the left of the lifeguard stand, down the slope and out to about knee deep. I decided to extend my search out into the ocean, just to make sure. I was on maybe my sixth or seventh grid line and about three quarters of the way down the sloop when I got an iffy signal and started digging. After 5 days of continuous sand movement, I figured the heavy rose gold ring would be deep. It took 4 full scoops of sand to get the target out of the hole. With each scoop, I’d check the hole and the target was getting stronger and reading between a 13 and 15 on the VDI (visual display indicator). These are great numbers for a man’s Rose Gold ring. When I had the target on the beach, I spread the sand out with my foot and saw John’s Wedding band. I cleaned it off and took a short video of me holding the ring and sent it to Haley, then called her. She was shocked and said she was not going to tell John and let him be surprised. I had to call her back for something and she told me then she couldn’t hold it in any longer and told John. She said he was overwhelmed. I got their address and got the ring in the mail and on its way home.

Today, Monday I got a text from Haley saying, “It’s on his finger!!!! Thank you so so much. We will get that picture tonight.”

Haley – Thank you for contacting me to help find your lost treasure. Best wishes to you and John!

Jim

 

 

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Chrome Hearts diamond bracelet metal detecting recovery.

  • from Miami (Florida, United States)
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Did you just lose a piece of jewelry on the beach and are panicking?  Don’t worry, you came to the right spot.  I have a metal detecting service with 15 yrs of experience and can come out and help you find your lost item.  Call / text / WhatsApp  Louis 305-608-1870 (24hrs) if I miss your call please leave a message and I’ll call you right back.

In the photos below I was contacted about a very expensive Chrome Hearts bracelet lost in the ocean at Haulover Beach.  When I spoke to him on the phone I told him to take a bunch of pictures of the surrounding area so I could use it as a reference when I get there just in case he had to leave.  Sure enough when I got there in about 45 minutes it was pouring rain and we had to wait about 30 minutes before I could get out in the water.  After gridding the area for about 30 minutes, I was finally able to find the bracelet.   It really helps when you’re able to mark the area or take pictures.  If this has happens to you,  don’t panic, give me a call, whether it’s a lost ring, necklace or watch, in the sand, ocean, or backyard, I can help you find it.  Please look on my main page for my close to 200 successful recoveries.

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Miami metal detecting lost and found pendant in the water.

  • from Miami (Florida, United States)
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If you just searched up, “how to find a lost ring or pendant on the beach or in the water,” and came across this page, you’re in the right spot.  I have a metal detecting service with 15 yrs of experience and can come out and help you find your lost item.  Call / text / WhatsApp  Louis 305-608-1870 (24hrs) if I miss your call please leave a message and I’ll call you right back.

In the photos below I was contacted by Laura who was on vacation in Miami Beach.  She had lost a very sentimental gold pendant that came off her necklace.  She had called me in the evening and we met up early the next morning, still dark at 6:30am.  She had taken a few videos and pictures of the surrounding area where she lost it. When we got there, I was able to go out about 50 feet out into the ocean and find it.  This was a quick recovery, it took about 10 min.  She did a great job of remembering and marking where she lost it.  I was happy I was able to recovery her pendant a few hours before her flight.  If this has happened to you, whether it’s a lost ring or necklace or watch, in the sand, ocean, or backyard, give me a call.  Please look on my main page for my close to 200 recoveries

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Yellow Gold Loop Earring Lost in the Sand, Found and Returned North Myrtle Beach SC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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On Monday, August 24, 2026, I received a voice mail saying in part, “Candy, lost a ring on North Myrtle Beach. Give me a call back and I just wanted to discuss fees.” When I called her back, she told me that a yellow gold loop earring had been lost in the dry sand and asked what I charge. I explained the details on cost, and she asked if I could come. I told her I’d be there in 20 minutes, grabbed my Equinox 800 and hit the road.

I called Candy as I was walking out on the beach and she waved me down. I found out that Becky had her earring fall out of her ear and she showed me a 2’X2’ square where the ring should be. I asked Becky for the other earring so I could test it. After switching to ‘all metal’ mode, I got a loud and clear signal. I asked Becky and the 3 other ladies to move their chairs. As Becky picked up her chair, I swung the coil over the area and Boom! I had her earring in my hand before she set the chair down. Becky was extremely happy as this was a past anniversary present, and tomorrow just happens to be her anniversary.

Becky and Candy – thank you for calling and trusting me to find your lost treasure.

Jim

   

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North Wildwood NJ Lost Sentimental Necklace Recovered by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Mother’s Ashes Necklace Found on North Wildwood Beach

Losing jewelry can be heartbreaking.

Losing a necklace containing your mother’s ashes is something much deeper.

That is exactly what happened to Tiffany while visiting North Wildwood, New Jersey.

A Necklace With Priceless Meaning

Tiffany realized that her necklace was missing from the beach.

This wasn’t an ordinary piece of jewelry.

The necklace contained her mother’s ashes.

Finding it was extremely important to Tiffany and her family.

She searched the area but could not locate the necklace.

Eventually, she contacted Ring Finders South Jersey for help.

Ring Finders South Jersey Responds

John Favano of Ring Finders South Jersey responded to Tiffany’s request.

John specializes in finding lost jewelry and other valuables.

He uses professional metal detecting equipment and careful search techniques.

The search began by identifying the most likely area.

John then worked the beach systematically.

A methodical search can make a major difference when jewelry is lost in sand.

The Signal

After carefully searching the area, the detector produced a promising signal.

John investigated the target beneath the sand.

There it was.

Tiffany’s necklace had been recovered.

The necklace containing her mother’s ashes was safely back in her hands.

For Tiffany, this recovery meant much more than finding jewelry.

It meant getting back a precious connection to her mother.

Some Recoveries Are Priceless

Every lost item has a story.

Some items have tremendous sentimental value.

A necklace containing a loved one’s ashes is impossible to replace.

That is why acting quickly after losing something valuable is important.

Do not assume that your lost jewelry is gone forever.

Sand can hide rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and other valuables.

A professional metal detectorist may be able to locate what you cannot see.

Lost Something on the North Wildwood NJ Beach?

Ring Finders South Jersey helps people search for lost valuables throughout South Jersey.

John Favano personally handles searches using professional metal detecting equipment.

Searches can include beaches, yards, parks, shallow water, and other locations.

If you lose a sentimental necklace, wedding ring, engagement ring, or other valuable, reach out as soon as possible.

Your lost item may still be waiting beneath the sand.

Ring Finders South Jersey
John Favano
North Wildwood and South Jersey Lost Item Recovery
🌐 RingFindersSouthJersey.com

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LOST TRI-GOLD WEDDING RING AT WHISPERING PINES, NC…..FOUND!!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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I received a referral from The Dive Guys (Alex Cogley-thanks again!) about someone needing a gold ring found over at Whispering Pines!

He got me in contact with Tiz Jefferson and she informed me her husband had lost his tri-gold wedding ring about 6-8 weeks ago while keep an eye out for about 7 kids in a swimming area. He felt it slide off and was like OH NO! They even bought a metal detector and tried to retrieve it themselves.

I set up a date and time with her for today at 5:30. I got to the site at about 5. After scanning the main area for almost an hour with no luck, I decided to expand my search area and I went deeper and in mossy areas for the last 30 mins. Then I get a signal at about 7 feet deep and 2 feet of moss. As I followed my pin-pointer to the target, my finger slipped into a ring and I knew I had finally found his ring!!!

I popped up holding the the ring up high as I swam back to shallower water. At first they didn’t realize I had found the ring, until I removed my mouth believe and said “I found it”!!! They both were so excited and happy to have it back. Before 7pm he had his ring back on his finger!!

After taking my gear off and putting it away, we snapped some photos and Mrs. Jefferson snapped a bunch of me in action!

Thank you for contacting and allowing me to recover your lost ring! I love returning lost items and seeing the excitement and joy from owners as despair turns to relief!

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 122 total!

Ring count for 2026: 128 (28 – recoveries/1 – return)

GOLD – 33 (23 – recoveries/1 – return)
GOLD/STAINLESS – 1
PLATNIUM – 5 (4-recoveries)
SILVER – 27
TUNGSTEN – 4 (1-recovery)
TITANIUM – 1
JUNK – 53
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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!” XP Metal Detectors BLU3

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Lost heirloom yellow gold chain in pond at Ft. Pierce Florida…Found and returned to owner!

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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This lost gold chain recovery began when I received a call from Max asking me if I could help him find his very sentimental and cherished gold chain in a small pond. He explained how he was at a friends place and they all decided to jump off the end of a dock into 7 feet of water and Max figured he would do a back flip. Knowing that his gold chain was long enough to come off over his head he deliberately held his hand by the side of his head to sort of catch or stop the chain from coming off…but in this case it did not work. Max felt his chain come off and it caught on his little finger and disappeared into the water and sank into the silty bottom of the pond. He knew it had to be real close to where he jumped in and he decided to buy a cheap hand held metal detector/pinpointer and tried his best to locate his lost gold chain and after a few attempts he decided to look online for more help. A few days later I met Max and armed with my 6 inch hand held Nokta Pulse Dive Scuba Detector and handy Blu3 Nemo dive system I jumped into the water and began carefully searching the target area. I found a number of items like sissors, a BB gun pistol, a ratchet strap, etc…before my fingers wrapped around a chain like object and as I cleaned the silt away I could see Max’s lost gold chain! Again I was reminded just how good GOD is to give me the opportunity and know how to help people find their lost treasures! What a privilege and blessing…and Max was super thrilled to see his special heirloom gold chain…a gift that was given to him by his father 5 years ago and the one that he hopes to wear the rest of his life!

What have you lost? Call, text or message me and let’s talk!

Mike McInroe…counting my blessings as a member of theringfinders.com

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Lost platinum wedding ring, recovered by metal detectorist, Paw Paw Lake, Watervliet Michigan

  • from Granger (Indiana, United States)
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Lost while he was “dunking” a basketball in the dockside hoop. A few feet of water, not many weeds, high certainty it went straight down with the ball. They looked and looked, even bought a cheap metal detector to search, but no luck.
Made the arrangements, headed over this morning with all my gear. Fired up the detector, took one swing, dug the first signal and had a wedding band in the scoop. May have taken 10 or 20 seconds. Wish they all were that easy. Glad to have found it. Cheers and high fives when the upper deck onlookers heard the word.

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