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Platinum Wedding Band and Engagement Ring set lost in the Sand, Found and Returned Carolina Beach NC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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This search and recovery started with a phone call from The Ring Finder on Oak Island NC, John Fininnerin on Sunday, March 8th, 2026. He asked if I’d be able to take a search on Carolina Beach for a young lady who had lost her Platinum wedding band set. I agreed and he passed my name and number on to Kelsey who called. I wasn’t able to take the call at the time. When I called her back she told me that she had put her ring in her pants pocket. When she tried to get the ring out, it flipped out and quickly disappeared in the soft sand. She said she tried looking for it but hadn’t been able to find it. She also told me that she knew the area it disappeared. I asked her if she could meet me and that it’d take me about an hour and a half to drive the 70 miles. She agreed and sent me her address, which was right next to the beach access.

When I arrived in the parking lot, she was waiting. We walked out to the area and I turned on my Equinox 800.  She must have gotten there early to lay claim to the area, which was a little crowded with beach goers. The area was maybe 5X8 foot. Knowing the ring set was Platinum, I knew the VDI (visual display indicator) number display on the detector was going to be 10-11. It took a few minutes and a little outside the suspected area before I hit the 10 I was looking for. I had her rings in the scoop, gently shook the sand out and walked over and held the scoop up to her so she could see and retrieve her treasure. Bingo, she was trying not to, but a few tears appeared. She told me after the fact, that while she was looking for it, there were a few people helping. We both suspected that her rings were inadvertently moved in the process, which was why they were outside the suspected area.

Kelsey – Thank you for allowing me to help find your lost treasure. Best wishes to you and Thank you to your Husband for his service to our county.

Jim

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2xLOST, 100+yr OLD, WEDDING SET IN WILLOW SPRINGS, NC……FOUND!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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A friend of mine, Ray Mann, who is also a friend of Justin Wahrenburg, referred me to his neighbor whose wife had lost her wedding ring set in their backyard about a month ago. My friend Justin was actually my very first ring recovery I ever made as a member of “The Ring Finders.”

These rings were incredibly special — over 100 years old and originally purchased in Charlotte, North Carolina. Because of their age and history, they were truly irreplaceable in so many ways.

He contacted me, and I told him I could come out that same day to search for them.

After carefully scanning the entire backyard using a VDI range of 40–75 and not finding anything, I decided to adjust my settings to 35–65 and start again from the beginning. Within minutes, I got a signal reading VDI 37 and uncovered the first ring. About five feet away, I picked up another signal reading VDI 38 — the second ring!

Turns out I had simply missed them earlier because of my original settings.

Needless to say, the whole family was overjoyed. They had been praying and believing the rings would be found.

Her husband actually filmed the moment, and her reaction when the rings were returned was captured on video.

Moments like this are exactly why I love doing what I do — finding something so meaningful and getting it back where it belongs.

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 98-99 total!

Ring count for 2026: 5 (5 – recoveries)

GOLD – 5 (5 – recoveries)

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Metal detecting service finds lost ring in grass, Ocala Florida!

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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The very best metal detecting service in Central Florida is theringfinders.com! We can help you with all your metal detecting needs and lost item recovery needs as well. My name is Mike McInroe and I am here to help you in your time of need…call or text me anytime and let’s talk.

I received a frantic call from Fernando asking if I could possibly help him find his fiancee’s lost ring in a horse pasture in Ocala and if I could come right away. I asked a few questions to help determine the likelihood of actually being able to find her ring and he assured me that she dropped it somewhere in a 30 square foot area of grass, sand and leaves. Two hours later I met Fernando and his fiancee and they showed me the area where the ring was lost. (Fernando had purchased a cheap metal detector and spent a few hours digging in the dirt and had become quite frustrated with all the noise and energy spent and coming up with nothing to show in the end. They searched the internet for help and came across theringfinders.com and one of my recent recovery stories and decided to give me a call.)

It only took 10 minutes to cover the target area and I then began to expand my searching and I actually spotted the edge of the lost ring a few feet away. I motioned to Fernando to come take a look at what I found and he was so relieved and so very thankful! Fernando’s fiancees eyes were filled with tears as she gently put her lost ring back on her finger.

Have you lost a ring or something valuable recently or even years ago and need some expert advice and help? Call 321-363-6029 and let’s talk.

Mike McInroe…forever grateful to be a member of theringfinders.com

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Need a metal detecting service to help find lost jewelry?

  • from Miami (Florida, United States)
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If you lost a ring or piece of jewelry and need a metal detector to find it, give me a call/text (Louis) 305-608-1870.  I have a metal detecting service in the Miami area.  I can come out and help you find it.  Be sure to check my over 150 successful recoveries on my main page

The pictures above show a recovery of a small gold and diamond earring.  She was very on vacation and had one of her earrings fall off as she was exiting the beach.  She called me late at night and I was able to meet her there early the next morning.  She knew the general area where she lost it.  After about 20 min of gridding the area it finally popped up:-)

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Metal detector rental and recovery service finds lost gold ring, Orlando Florida!

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. My name is Mike McInroe…central Florida Ring Finder at 321-363-6029! On land, in the water, the grass, sand, in cars , in homes…rings, jewelry, keys, phones, property markers, etc.

Demetri contacted me about his lost gold ring and explained how he even purchased a cheap metal detector and spent a few frustrating hours searching his yard and only found a handful of junk. He had done some yard work and showed me all the places where he spent time digging and trimming bushes and cutting roots to make way for a good sized above ground planter box. I got busy grid searching for his lost gold ring and I quickly covered the key areas in the front of the house and then proceeded to the side and eventually to the back yard…and his ring was just not there. I asked Demetri more questions about where else he went on the day his ring went missing and he remembered that he had played with his kids in the neighbors front yard. So I figured why not give it a try. Again I began a systematic grid search and on the fourth pass I got a good signal that registered in the gold range and low and behold there was Demetri’s lost gold ring…just laying there in the grass!

Demetri was overjoyed and could not stop smiling! Maybe you have lost a ring or something special and need a ring finders help! Call or text me ASAP and let’s talk.

Mike McInroe…thrilled to be a member of theringfinders.com in sunny Florida

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Newlyweds Lost Engagement Ring lost in Backyard in Sevierville TN

  • from Knoxville (Tennessee, United States)
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Newlywed’s Engagement Ring Recovered After Weeks Missing in Backyard
There’s something extra special about helping a newlywed recover a lost engagement ring — especially when they’ve only been married three months.
I received a call from a young lady named Kendall who was understandably upset. Her engagement ring had been missing for about two to three weeks. She had lost it somewhere in her backyard and despite searching multiple times, it was nowhere to be found.
Like many people would, Kendall and her husband decided to take matters into their own hands. They purchased a metal detector and carefully searched the yard themselves. Unfortunately, without experience using the equipment — and not knowing exactly what signals to listen for — they had no luck locating the ring.
After weeks of frustration, they turned to the internet for help. That’s when they came across The Ring Finders and found my name, Phillip Mendez, listed as a local ring finder. They reached out, hopeful but understandably nervous.
When I arrived, Kendall showed me the areas where she believed the ring might have slipped off. Newly landscaped yards and thick grass can easily hide a small gold band, even in plain sight. After listening carefully to her story and narrowing down the most likely zones, I began a methodical grid search.
About 30 minutes later, I got a strong, clean signal.
Just beneath the surface of the grass was Kendall’s engagement ring.
The look on her face when she saw it again — pure relief and joy — is why I do what I do. Three months into marriage is far too soon to replace a ring filled with memories and meaning. Being able to reunite her with the exact ring that marked the beginning of her forever was incredibly rewarding.
If you’ve lost something valuable — especially a sentimental item like an engagement ring — don’t give up hope. Even after weeks outside, rings can still be found with the right equipment and experience.
Another happy ending, and another reminder that sometimes the right search makes all the difference.
— Phillip Mendez
Ring Finder

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Wedding Band Lost In The Snow Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost a ring in the snow?
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The relief on Tom’s face was immediate and unforgettable.
For newlyweds, a wedding band represents far more than monetary value.
It symbolizes commitment, love, and the beginning of a shared life.
Helping reunite couples with such meaningful items is always rewarding.
Winter conditions never stop dedicated recovery efforts when experience meets determination.
Every successful recovery reinforces why professional metal detecting services matter.
Lost rings can be recovered even in snow, ice, and extreme cold.
It was an honor helping this newlywed couple get their wedding band back.
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Lost wedding ring recovered Lincoln Nebraska

  • from Lincoln (Nebraska, United States)
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Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. Rob 402-580-6933. Land, water, cracks in concrete, rings, keys, hearing aids, phones, buried cache, etc. Assisting law enforcement. Serving Lincoln and the greater Nebraska area. Why rent a metal detector when you can have the best.

Caleb was at work when his job required him to go outside and inspect something. The weather was turning, snow was falling while the wind was picking up. When he was done with the task he shook the wetness off his hands and you guessed it. He felt his ring slide right off and dissappear. A coworker told him he knew a ring finder! The rest is history. Always an honor to help put a smile back on people’s faces.

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Phone lost in Republican river for 20 months recovered & returned working

  • from Lincoln (Nebraska, United States)
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Contact me for all your metal detecting and recovery needs. Rob 402-580-6933. Land, water, cracks in concrete, rings, keys, hearing aids, phones, buried cache, etc. Assisting law enforcement. Serving Lincoln and the greater Nebraska area.

Wyatt was tubing down the Republican River in Nebraska, a popular destination for many kayakers and tubers. He geared up for the nearly 5 mile float. Not long after the start, his tube flipped and he lost his phone. It was in a somewhat water proof pouch and quickly disappeared into the swift current of the river. He was upset and rightly so. He vigilantly kept an eye out for it the rest of the trip with no luck…………… Fast forward 20 months and that is where I come in. The Republican river is shut off during the off season and the water level drops significantly but springs still keep it going but at a minimum level. I like to treasure hunt and decided to take my metal detector and go walk the river this nice day in February. I came across his phone in about 8″ of water. I took it home, pulled the sim card and a friend who works for the service provider contacted them with my information. It was a blast being able to return to Wyatt what he thought was lost forever.

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1978 Gold Class Ring Found and Returned to Owner by metal detector specialist Brian Carpenter in Indiana, PA

  • from Indiana (Pennsylvania, United States)
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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 a metal detector when you can get a trained operator with top of the line equipment at the same time…

I found this ring before the snow started to fall but had to wait until I was able to return the ring to its owner.

I had just put a new “SILVER” cherry picking program on my minelab manticore and was taking it out to test it. I decided to go to one of my spots I have hammered over the years as a true test. I started to comb the area and picked out a nickel on my first hole (the program does notch in nickel signals). I continued moving on and hit another solid 25 and figured it was another nickel. I turned my plug and to my amazement it was a gold 1978 class ring from the other side of the state. The bottom part of the ring was broken off but I was able to recover the small piece from the hole as well. I examined the ring and inside I found legible initials. From there in the field I got out my phone and googled the school district. A nice lady from the school answered but told me they could not help me. I was truly puzzled and I went back to detecting.

Once I got home I tried to locate a yearbook and initially was unable to do so. I did find an alumni page are reached out to one of the admins. He said he would help me. In the meantime I continued to search and did find a yearbook (finally!). I located the person I thought it was and conducted a google search and found contact information for the person. I sent them an email and then it was time to wait. After a short time the alumni site admin. confirmed my suspicions of the potential owner. Finally I received a response and they did lose their ring and until now had been a mystery as to how and where.

Unfortunately, returning the ring in person would not be possible. The owner lives on the west coast. So, at the owner’s request, I took a trip to the post office and mailed it back. While I love the reaction an in person return brings knowing I was able to locate the owner and do the right thing in returning it was more than enough.

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