Lost iPhone, FOUND! By Jeffrey Laag Ring Finders Cape May

I was able to find the owner of this ring. Turns out the daughter lost it when she was 15 while at a church event. She is 41 now, so it’s been lost for 26 years! We are planning on meeting up next week!!

This was a hard one. There are so many Northeast schools and only two with a Viking mascot. One in FL and one in PA. I had to go to the class of 1973 class page and checked out their class roster and found the only person it could have been. Searched the name on FB. I found a post that had the mom and daughter and I messaged the daughter, after we talked over the phone we confirmed it was the ring she had lost 26 years ago!!!

So glad I was able find it and even more excited that I will be able to return this ring to the family!

UPDATE RETURNED ON: 7/19/2026

I successfully returned the 1973 class ring back to the daughter that lost it 26 years earlier! She is going to surprise her mom with the ring soon.

I loved the research challenge and even more when I found the rightful owner and was able to return it to the family.

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 117 total!

Ring count for 2026: 82 (22 – recoveries/1 – return)

GOLD – 23 (18 – recoveries/1 – return)
GOLD/STAINLESS – 1
PLATNIUM – 4 (4-recoveries)
SILVER – 18
TUNGSTEN – 2
JUNK – 34
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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!”

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LOST 18k GOLD EARRING in CHARLOTTE, NC….. FOUND!!

July 18th, 2026 by Shawn Sherrill
from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)

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Received a text from this ladies husband saying his wife had lost a very sentimental earring in their yard while spreading mulch and asked if I could help.

After getting the location details, I headed out. I arrived, got the story and began my search. I used her other earring as my example in the program I was using but it wasn’t picking it up very well. After about 50 mins I switched coils and settings and used her other earring as my example again. After a few more mins I found it right where I had started! My first settings and coil wasn’t picking it up very well. Sometimes you have to take a step back, adjust and try again.

She had come out crying at one point so I knew I had to find this earring for her! I could tell it meant so much to her and I wasn’t going to give up until it was found! I told her “All hope isn’t lost, I will give it my all and do my best to get it back to you.”

They both were inside when I found it. So I still had the other earring and some nails. I knocked on the door and she answered and I said “I wanted to give you the other earring and these nails!” But I had both earrings in the mix and the surprise on her face was priceless!!!! She was so emotional, thankful and she went and played the same prank on her husband!

This is why I do this. I love these happy endings that makes my day!!!

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Wedding Ring Recovered on Wasaga Beach Ontario

July 18th, 2026 by Steve&Ryan
from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)

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A Late-Night Beach Search Ends with the Best Possible Outcome

Unfortunately, we can’t help with every lost item. Timing, distance, and changing conditions sometimes make a recovery impossible. But every once in a while, a phone call comes in that you just can’t ignore.

When Allan called, you could hear the emotion in his voice. It was clear this wasn’t just another ring—it meant the world to him.

Earlier that day, Allan and a group of friends had been enjoying a day at the beach, tossing a football back and forth. During one throw, his ring flew off his finger and disappeared into the sand.

The entire group spent hours searching. They looked throughout the afternoon and well into the evening, but despite everyone’s best efforts, the ring remained hidden.

We decided this was one we had to try.

After making the long drive, we arrived at the beach around 10:00 p.m. It was completely dark. With only the light from our phones to guide us, we began carefully gridding the area using our metal detectors.

An hour passed as we worked our way through the sand, hoping for the signal we were looking for.

Then it happened.

A solid target stopped us in our tracks, and within moments, Allan’s ring was back in our hands.

The relief and excitement on Allan’s face made the late-night drive and the long search more than worthwhile. There’s nothing quite like returning an item that someone thought was gone forever.

Congratulations, Allan! Thank you for trusting Dive Detecting and The Ring Finders. Recoveries like this are exactly why we do what we do.

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Lost Necklace Found Under Dock in Perry Sound

July 18th, 2026 by Steve&Ryan
from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)

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A Sentimental Necklace Recovered from the Darkness Beneath the Dock

When Brandon contacted us, it wasn’t just about finding a lost necklace—it was about recovering something that meant a great deal to him.

He believed the necklace may have slipped under the dock and suspected it had fallen into the water beneath it. Knowing how sentimental the necklace was, we arranged to search as soon as possible.

We began by scuba diving around the outside of the dock, carefully covering the surrounding area, but there was no sign of the necklace. That left one likely location—under the dock itself.

As soon as we descended beneath the dock, the conditions changed dramatically. The water was already dark, but with the dock blocking the sunlight, it became pitch black. Visibility was essentially zero, and the search had to be done almost entirely by feel and with the help of our underwater metal detectors.

Working slowly through the darkness, we finally heard the signal we had been hoping for.

There, resting on the bottom beneath the dock, was Brandon’s necklace.

Being able to hand back an item with so much sentimental value is what makes these recoveries so rewarding. What seemed lost in the darkness was reunited with its owner thanks to a little persistence, the right equipment, and a methodical search.

If you’ve lost a ring, necklace, keys, or another valuable item in the water, don’t assume it’s gone forever. The sooner you contact a Ring Finder, the better the chances of a successful recovery.

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Quick River Ring Recovery in Halton Ontario

July 18th, 2026 by Steve&Ryan
from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)

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Cooling Off After a Bike Race Ends with a Happy Recovery

What started as the perfect way to cool off after a bike race quickly turned into a stressful situation.

After finishing the race, the owner decided to wade into a small river to cool down. While enjoying the water, his wedding ring slipped off his finger and disappeared beneath the riverbed. After searching without any luck, he contacted us, hoping there was still a chance of getting it back.

The sooner we can get to a lost item, the better, so we made arrangements to head out right away.

Before long, we got the signal we were hoping for.

Hidden beneath the riverbed was the missing wedding ring! It was an incredible feeling to bring it back to its owner only a short time after it had been lost.

Recoveries like this are a great reminder that even if an item disappears underwater, all hope isn’t lost. Whether it’s a lake, river, beach, or pond, having the right equipment and experience can make all the difference.

Congratulations to the owner on getting his wedding ring back, and thank you for trusting Dive Detecting and The Ring Finders!

Steve and Ryan

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Gold Necklace and Pendant Recovered Crystal Beach Ontario

July 18th, 2026 by Steve&Ryan
from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)

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Sometimes the best recoveries start with a simple conversation.

While spending the day at the beach, we met a local couple, Jacob and his partner, who were enjoying the water. We got chatting about what we do with Dive Detecting and the Ring Finders network, and we even joked about being careful with their jewelry while swimming.

As it turned out, that advice couldn’t have been more timely!

Later that same day, Jacob lost his necklace and cross pendant in the water. After searching on their own without success, they headed online the following day looking for someone who could help. To their surprise, the first familiar face they saw was ours on the Ring Finders website, the same people they had spoken with just the day before.

We arranged to head to the beach and got to work. The necklace took some time to locate, but after a careful and methodical search, we heard the unmistakable signal. Buried beneath the sand was Jacob’s necklace. A short time later, another solid target led us to the missing cross pendant.

Recoveries like this are a great reminder that accidents can happen in seconds, but with the right equipment and a little persistence, treasured items can often be reunited with their owners.

If you’ve lost a ring, necklace, phone, keys, or another valuable item in the water or on the beach, don’t keep searching blindly or wait too long. The sooner a search begins, the better the chances of a successful recovery.

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Lost gold amethyst ring, FOUND! By Jeffrey Laag of Ring Finders Cape May

July 18th, 2026 by Jeffrey Laag
from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)

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Lost a ring in Cape May?

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Lost gold & amethyst ring, FOUND! By Jeffrey Laag

I received a call from Jordan. Jordan explained that she was enjoying a day at the beach with her family. Jordan decided to wade into the water but took off her rings and was in the process of handing them to her dad when they slipped from his grip and fell into the water. The rings immediately disappeared. Jordan and both of her parents began frantically searching but repeatedly came up empty-handed. That’s when a neighboring beachgoer handed Jordan one of my cards. I took the short ride over from home and met up with the family on the beach less than 15 minutes later after gathering the backstory I found Jordan‘s mother standing in the water, right where the rings dropped. I proceeded into the water and on the first swing, got a low growl tone. After a couple scoops of sand, I had Jordan‘s ring back in my scoop. Jordan‘s mother explained that this Ring was passed down to Jordan through the family over the years, so even though it was small in size, it had a tremendous amount of sentimental value attached to it. Another happy family another successful recovery!

If you find yourself in a similar situation, don’t give up hope! Lost items can be recovered when action is taken quickly, Ring Finders Cape May specializes in lost ring recovery, using top of the line metal detecting equipment, in Cape May County NJ and is operated by a born and raised life long, local, year round, resident of Cape May. If you need a ring finder in Wildwood Crest, Cape May, North Wildwood, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, or Ocean City NJ, Professional help from Ring Finders Cape May is only a phone call away! Don’t wait, call NOW! 609-780-4525

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Lost Diamond Ring – Dauphin Island

July 16th, 2026 by Barbara Burgess
from Mobile (Alabama, United States)

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Last night I received a text from Vickey that said, “Do you still look for rings?”

Well… yes ma’am. I certainly do.

Earlier that day, she had lost her engagement ring of more than 50 years while enjoying a family beach day on Dauphin Island. Thinking it would be safer tucked away in the beach bag than on her finger, she had placed it inside. At some point, her daughter hurriedly dug through the bag looking for a towel, and somewhere in the process the treasured ring disappeared.

We arranged to meet at the beach this afternoon. When I arrived, Vickey had marked the area near a large stick stuck in the sand where she believed they had been sitting. I carefully gridded the entire area—nothing. She thought maybe they had been further back, so we expanded the search farther back from the water. Still nothing.

After nearly an hour, Vickey and her family had to leave for home. I told her I’d stay a little longer and keep trying.

Before continuing, I looked one more time at a photo she had texted me from their beach day. The sand near the water looked flatter than where we had been looking. She also had mentioned they were using a beach wagon, and standing there on the beach, I also noticed faint wagon tracks—but they were on the opposite side of the marker stick from where we’d been searching.

On a hunch, I shifted my search grid about 15 feet.

Within minutes, I found a few freshly dropped coins—two nickels and a dime. That’s often a good sign that I’m finally in the right area. Then came a beautiful, solid tone. Before I even scooped the sand, I caught a glimpse of gold peeking through.

There it was.

Vickey’s engagement ring.

I immediately called her and asked, “How far away are you?” Thankfully, they hadn’t made it very far and turned around right away. About ten minutes later, I had the privilege of slipping her treasured ring back onto her finger where it belongs.

Moments like these are exactly why I love doing lost ring recoveries. It’s never just about finding a piece of jewelry—it’s about returning decades of memories, love, and family history.

Another happy ending on Dauphin Island, and another reminder that sometimes persistence, a little detective work, and a lot of prayer are the perfect combination.

If you’ve lost a ring in the Mobile, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, or Dauphin Island area, don’t give up. Many rings can be recovered—even when all hope seems lost.

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Wedding Ring found in Fort Worth Texas

July 16th, 2026 by Henry Lucero
from Fort Worth (Texas, United States)

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Nancy call me about loosing her wedding ring while gardening in her sons front yard flower bed on 6/19/2026. I came out the following day 6/11/2026 and was able to locate it in the front yard grass after about 30 minutes of searching. Thank you Nancy for the reward.

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