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LOST SILVER & GOLD WEDDING RING in WALNUT COVE, NC……. FOUND!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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Received a text from a past customer that his wife bad lost her silver ring (AGAIN)!

He asked me if I could come and find it today, I said yes and headed out.

l arrive and was told he put her on his shoulders and was spinning her around and around many times fast and it flew off her finger and into some vines and briars. It flew about 30 feet!!

I turn on and set up my machine to find silver and luckily it was on the farthest side from the direction it flew off. It was only about 2.5 feet into the vines.

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Ring count for 2025: 121 (15 – recoveries)

GOLD – 17 (8 – recoveries)
GOLD/SILVER – 1 (1 – recovery)
PLATNIUM – 2 (2 – recoveries)
SILVER – 33 (4 – recoveries)
VINTAGE – 2
JUNK – 66

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Sara’s engagement ring recovered

  • from Orange Beach (Alabama, United States)
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Sara was vacationing at Ft. Walton Beach Florida when she lost her wedding rings. She was able to find the wedding band but not the engagement ring. She had returned home to Illinois when she called asking if I could find her lost ring. She sent me an aerial with an outline of the area she lost it and a photo of her engagement ring. The next morning i searched the area and found her ring within 8 or 10 feet of where she predicted but was 5 or 6 inches deep. The next day Sara and I did a face time call with the folks at my local UPS store and sent her ring home secure, insured and with in person delivery. Sara was very happy her ring is back where it belongs!

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Lost Oura Smart Ring Recovered Pass-a-Grille Beach

  • from Tampa (Florida, United States)
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Item recovered May 29, 2025.

Sometimes, when searching for people’s items, other lost items are located in the process. However, it can be very difficult locating the person who belongs to the lost item if they aren’t actively seeking help asking for its return.

This recovery started while I was searching for a lost necklace for someone on Pass-a-Grille beach. I was unsuccessful in my search for the necklace, but I did find my first ever Oura smart ring. The ring was not charged, and I didn’t own a charger that would power it up. I was hoping I could connect my phone to it through Bluetooth to see if I could get any information on the owner.

As it turns out, another local detectorist recently returned an Oura smart ring, so I reached out to find how how he was able to accomplish this. He pointed me in the direction of Oura’s customer service department, who often assists with the return of their rings to their owners.

Inside the ring contains a barcode, which required a special program to read. By deciphering the barcode, you acquire the ring’s id number which can be provided to Oura’s customer service department. They took my information and provided it to the owner to contact me.

Tim called me the same day and was shocked that not only was his ring found, but that it was going to be returned to him! He lost the ring just one day prior in the water and thought he lost it forever.

Tim had already returned home to the Chicago area, so I promptly packaged the ring and mailed it to him the same day. It took 4-5 days for the ring to arrive, and he texted me a photo of him wearing the ring and he was thrilled to have it back!

 

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Lost Necklace Recovered on Honeymoon Island

  • from Tampa (Florida, United States)
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Item recovered May 5, 2025.

Brooke was enjoying a beautiful day at Honeymoon Island with her family on April 24th. They were set up on the North Beach, far back from the water in the powder sand that had been recently placed post hurricane nourishment.

Along for the trip were the ashes of her pet dog Lilly who had recently passed. The ashes were contained in a heart-shaped charm on a stainless steel necklace. The necklace was removed to apply sunscreen and placed in the cup holder in the folding chair.

When it was time to go home, Brooke folded up her chair and walked back to the car, but forgot she had placed the necklace in the cup holder! She went back to the area where she was sitting, but it was getting dark and could not locate the necklace.

Brooke reached out on May 3rd to a  for help locating the necklace to another ring finder who was out of town. The information was passed to me and I set up a search in the morning as soon as the park opened.

My plan was to detect from the parking lot to the area where they were sitting, then grid the area. I made my way to the area where they were sitting without finding the necklace. On the 3rd pass of the grid search in the area where they were sitting, I got a signal, looked down and saw the necklace sitting in the sand!

I immediately snapped some photos and reached out to Brooke to let her know that her necklace was found. Because Brooke lived over an hour away, we arranged a time the following week to meet back at Honeymoon Island to return the necklace.

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Lost platinum engagement ring, recovered, Lake Wawasee, IN

  • from Granger (Indiana, United States)
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Earl called a couple days ago from the lake, after his fiancé had lost her platinum engagement ring while at the sandbar. I asvised him to mark the location via map apps, take several pictures of shoreline (homes, piers, etc) to allow lining up land marks and also try to get a distant object if possible, to add accuracy to lining up with a nearby landmark or roof ridge etc. Also told him to toss out several coins if he had any available, as any other marker would be taken by others. I had to work, so couldn’t go out that same day to search. Was somewhat worried a local pirate may find the ring prior to recovery search. Got out today, used gps pin to anchor, used distant cell tower and near flagpole to get the exact line the coins would be in. I turned detector on, dug one target and dumped that in the floating sifter, couldn’t see any ring. Scooped the next target and saw a nice ring in the scoop, less than two minutes in. Told him I found it and he was amazed, as was I, but just goes to show, his diligence in taking the advice paid off to get it recovered. Smiles all around, ring back where it belongs.

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Lost Yellow Gold, Moss Agate & Diamonds Engagement Ring at Battery Hawkins Beach HickamAFB…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)
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This ring find began when I got a text from Taylor which read, “I’m in need of a ring finder!  My husband lost my ring at the beach on Hickam AFB.”  I immediately called and Taylor told me the story how her and her husband were spending the day at the beach with their dogs and after putting her Yellow Gold, Moss Agate & Diamonds Engagement Ring in a beach bag she discovered at the end of the day when they got back to their vehicle, the ring was no longer in the beach bag.  The dogs had pulled over a beach chair the bag was on a few times and they believed it may have fallen out then.  They purchased a metal detector at a local store and all of you detectorists know they don’t perfom very well.  They only found trash targets.  We agreed to meet in 30 minutes at the beach.  When we got to the spot a family was occupying the area but graciously moved their chairs & items so I could hunt.  I fired up the Manticore and my first target was solid.  After several scoops I looked in the scoop and saw a gorgeous ring but Taylor told me she thought the ring was white gold.  But in fact this was her ring.  Everyone was so shocked how quickly I was able to recover Taylor’s ring.  Taylor’s husband Alan was no longer in the “doghouse” so to speak.  Aloha to Taylor & Alan!

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Lost Wedding Ring in the dry sand found at Silverstrand Beach in Oxnard CA by Dave The RingFinder

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
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Lost Ring Recovery on Oxnard, Ventura, Carpinteria, Malibu, and Santa Barbara Beaches
On the evening of July 4th, the beaches of Oxnard, Ventura, Carpinteria, Malibu, and Santa Barbara were alive with fireworks and festivities. Amid the celebrations, my phone buzzed constantly with calls from people desperate to recover lost jewelry. While I couldn’t assist everyone, one call stood out—Patrick, who had lost his wedding ring while enjoying a family day at Silverstrand Beach in Oxnard, CA.Patrick and his family had been soaking up the sun and surf when his platinum wedding ring slipped off his finger into the dry sand. He froze, marked his spot mentally, and began searching frantically with his family. They sifted through the sand for over an hour, but the ring remained elusive. Frustrated, Patrick’s wife decided it was time to call a professional.
That’s when they reached out to me, Dave The RingFinder, at 805-290-5009.
We arranged for me to arrive at Silverstrand Beach at sunrise the next morning. Patrick provided detailed photos and a precise location, which helped narrow down the search area. At 5:45 AM on July 5th, I hit the beach, expecting to see other detectorists eager to scour the post-holiday sands. Surprisingly, I had the beach to myself. Using my Minelab Manticore, I methodically gridded the area, starting small and expanding outward. After a careful sweep, I got a solid 39-40 signal, plunged my CKG scoop into the sand, and there it was—Patrick’s gleaming platinum wedding ring.
Losing a ring on the beaches of Oxnard, Ventura, Carpinteria, Malibu, or Santa Barbara can feel devastating, but time is critical. Tides, other detectorists, and shifting sands can make recovery challenging. Don’t wait—call or text Dave The RingFinder at 805-290-5009 for fast, professional lost ring recovery. As a proud member of TheRingFinders.com, I specialize in reuniting you with your precious jewelry, whether lost in the sand or surf.
 If you’ve lost a ring or other valuable on the beaches of Oxnard, Ventura, Carpinteria, Malibu, or Santa Barbara, don’t hesitate. Contact Dave The RingFinder at 805-290-5009 to swing the odds in your favor and recover your lost item quickly.
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Swiss Visitor’s Ring Recovered at Thornbury Beach Ontario

  • from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
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It’s always rewarding to help someone turn a stressful moment into a happy memory , especially when it happens in a beautiful place like Thornbury , Ontario.

We recently got a call from a couple visiting all the way from Switzerland. They were staying at a lakefront home, enjoying some well-deserved time by the water. While applying sunscreen at the beach, she had taken off her rings and slipped them into her pocket — but as many of us know, that’s often how these little treasures go missing.

Later, while sitting at the beach, she noticed one of the rings glinting in the sand. Relief quickly turned to panic when she realized there were supposed to be three — and one was still missing.

They searched everywhere but couldn’t find it. That’s when we got the call.

After a three-hour drive to Thornbury, we arrived with our metal detecting gear and got to work. Thankfully, it didn’t take long — within minutes, we located the missing ring buried in the sand, not far from where they had been searching.

The look of relief on their faces made the drive more than worth it. It’s a great reminder that even when something feels lost for good, the right tools and a little experience can bring it back.

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Bracelet Lost Through the Cracks and Found Beneath the Dock Port Dalhousie

  • from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
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It’s amazing how quickly a special moment can turn stressful — and how quickly a little determination can turn it back around.

A few days ago, I got called to help with a tricky recovery at the marina. A young woman had been walking along the dock when she tripped and fell. Thankfully, she wasn’t hurt — but in the process, her very special bracelet came off her wrist and fell straight through the cracks of the dock, disappearing into the water below.

The bracelet wasn’t just jewelry ,it had sentimental value and a recent gift that couldn’t be replaced .

The conditions weren’t exactly ideal. Poor visibility, tight spaces under the dock, and plenty of weeds made the search feel nearly impossible. But with my metal detector and a lot of patience, I got to work.

After carefully scanning the area and navigating the tangle of weeds and debris, I finally got a good signal. A little digging, a lot of feeling around and there it was. Her bracelet, still intact and ready to be reunited with its owner.

The relief and gratitude on her face made every second worth it.

It’s a reminder that even in tough conditions, with the right tools and a little persistence, some things really can be found again.

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Amazing Ring Recovery at the Dock Port Dalhousie

  • from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
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What started as a relaxing day on the water almost turned into a heartbreaking memory for one couple — but thanks to a bit of determination and the right tools, the story had a happy ending.

The couple had been enjoying the summer sun, swimming off the back of their boat while docked. As the boyfriend helped his girlfriend out of the water, disaster struck — his ring slipped off his finger and disappeared into the water below.

That’s when I got the call.

As a diver with a metal detector, I’ve seen my fair share of tricky recoveries, but this one was a challenge. Poor visibility, thick weeds, and murky water made the search feel almost impossible. But I wasn’t about to give up.

After methodically sweeping the area with my detector, a faint signal came through. I carefully reached down through the weeds and muck — and there it was. The ring, still intact, glinting faintly beneath the water.

The look of relief and excitement on their faces made it all worth it. Another successful recovery, another great story, and a reminder that sometimes, even when things seem lost, they’re not gone for good.

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