She called me. Quite sad that her wedding ring set was lost while playing soccer. She had done everything she could to find it. After that she called me. Check out the video for the whole story and a great reaction. So appreciative.
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It was a Friday and a wedding day photo shoot. At the end, the gift from his in-laws was gone, two hours after receiving it. It was in the grass but that is not a problem. Watch the video for the whole story.
iPhone Recovered… and Dry
Mike called me on Friday, August 7, 2026, hoping my skills might be helpful in recovering his lost iPhone from Lake Mary in Twin Lakes, WI. Helping navigate a boat to the docking station with the light from his phone the night before, a mishap landed it in the water. Would I be able to find it still dry and working? Modern iPhones like the iPhone 17 carry an IP68 rating, allowing it to be submerged about 19.6 feet for up to 30 minutes. The conditions in Lake Mary were less than six feet, but by the time I was able to arrive on Friday, it would be close to the 24-hour mark. I was anxious to get in the water and see if I could find his phone.
Mike was unable to meet me, but his friend Mark met me and walked me through the situation. I was relieved to find Lake Mary shallow, seaweed-free, and with some visibility. I started a grid search from one end of the pier back to the docking station: 20 feet one direction, 20 back, repeat. The area did not have an overwhelming number of metal targets, but I dug each sound I heard, making sure I didn’t miss the phone. It might be hidden by the 1-2 inches of silt covering the bottom, I thought.
My horizontal grid search did not reveal the phone, and after about an hour underwater, I was concerned the encroaching darkness of the already cloudy day might end my search. I switched to the vertical lines of my grid, and pushed deeper into the lake than I had with my horizontal grid. About 18 minutes later, a simultaneous sound and sight brought an underwater cheer that only I heard. There it was, screen down on top of the silt, the green rectangular case clearly visible. It was lost in a depth of about five feet.
I stood up and looked toward the house. A group of friends was gathered for dinner, and I could hear music. I held the phone high into the air and waited to see if anyone noticed. A chorus of cheers sounded. “He found it!” one voice called out.
Not knowing if the iPhone might malfunction if I tried turning it on, I decided to let Mike take the next steps. I left the phone with Mark and headed home.
The next morning, I received the text I was hoping for. A photo of Mike with a dry and working phone. His text said, “We are alive and working perfectly. Another successful mission!”
If you or someone you know has lost a phone, ring, or other jewelry item, please call. The smiles I enjoy when returning lost items are one of the best parts of what I do.
This search started on Friday, Aug. 8, 2026, when I got a text just after noon saying in part, “Hi Jim, Found your number in ring finders. We are currently staying at the Shelby in Myrtle Beach. I was having a catch around 12pm today ankle deep with my son. Wedding band flew off my finger. Locals told me about the site. Wondering if it’s something you may help me find. I’ll try to find a picture of it. It’s silver color, with a Celtic design. My name is Bob and he added his phone number. I was between the south tower of the Shelby and the main tower, probably not much past where their tiki bar is at their pool.” I looked up the current tide table and saw it was about 45 minutes before high tide. So, he lost his ring just about mid-tide and it would be completely under water by the time I got there. I called Bob and we discussed the situation with him telling me that he and his family had plans for that evening and wouldn’t be able to meet me. It’s very helpful to get first hand and face to face information so I agreed to meet him in about 30 minutes.
I met Bob on the beach and he explained the details, like being ambidextrous and writing with his right hand but throwing with his left hand. He also showed me the small area he was standing at the top of the slope and about where his son was at the bottom of the slope. I told him I’d be back around 6 to work the outgoing tide.
When I returned that evening, I started an east/west (shore to thigh deep) grid search, concentrating on the bottom of the slope. I covered the entire area plus extending the search area on each ends. This was the cleanest beach I’d worked in a while, 1 bottle cap, no coins or pull tabs, and a full tooth gold plated silver grill, but no ring. By that time, it had gotten dark and I didn’t bring my head lamp because I didn’t think I’d need it. So, I started about shin deep and worked a north/south grid working towards the low tide line. I was right at the bottom of the slope and got a little chirp. As I dug sand out the hole the signal got more pronounced and louder. After 4 or 5 big scoops of sand, I finally had the target out of the hole and dumped it on the beach. I had to feel around in the sand and ended up putting my thumb through the ring hole. I then had to walk up to use the flashlight on my phone to see if I had Bob’s ring. I took 3 pictures of it from different angles and sent him a text saying, “What do you think????” I gave him a minute or two and called him. He answered on the first ring in amazement his ring had been found. He and his family were out taking in some sights and said he could be there in about 30 minutes. I told him no hurry and I’d wait right there until he arrived. When they arrived and I handed him his ring, he was so happy and grateful to get it back. These reactions make it all worthwhile.
Bob – Thank you for trusting and allowing me to help find your lost treasure. It was truly my pleasure.
Jim
When my phone rang and I saw the number was from Switzerland, I almost didn’t answer. I’m sure glad I did.
On the other end was a woman visiting Canada who had just lost a very special ring while swimming at one of our local beaches. Luckily, she was nearby, so we grabbed our gear and headed over right away.
After a short search in the water, we got the signal we were hoping for. The ring was found and safely returned to a very relieved and happy owner.
Sometimes the calls you almost don’t answer turn into the best recoveries!
Losing a valuable ring at the beach can ruin an otherwise perfect day.
That happened to Jeffrey while enjoying a day in Wildwood, New Jersey.
Jeffrey was throwing a football when his gold and diamond ring came off.
The ring disappeared into the beach sand.
He searched for the ring but could not locate it.
Instead of continuing to search without professional equipment, Jeffrey called Ring Finders South Jersey.
I arrived in Wildwood approximately 15 minutes after receiving his call.
The suspected search area required walking through soft, dry beach sand.
Once I reached the location, I began a systematic metal detecting search.
Beach searches require patience and careful coverage.
A ring can easily disappear beneath the sand after only a few minutes.
Foot traffic can also move sand and change the appearance of the area.
I worked through the search area using professional metal detecting equipment.
Shortly after starting, I located Jeffrey’s gold and diamond ring.
The recovery turned a stressful situation into a great ending.
Jeffrey could finally relax and enjoy the rest of his day in Wildwood.
Ring Finders South Jersey helps people recover lost jewelry throughout South Jersey.
I specialize in beach searches for lost rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other valuables.
I personally conduct the searches.
My experience includes hundreds of successful recoveries throughout South Jersey.
I have been a member of The Ring Finders since 2016.
Every search is approached individually.
The location, beach conditions, tides, sand, water, and circumstances of the loss can all affect a recovery.
A detailed search strategy helps ensure the area is covered properly.
If you lose a ring in Wildwood, NJ, contact Ring Finders South Jersey as soon as possible.
Try to identify the approximate location where the ring was lost.
Take note of landmarks, beach entrances, lifeguard stands, or other nearby reference points.
Do not assume the ring is gone forever.
Professional metal detecting can locate jewelry that is hidden beneath the sand.
Jeffrey’s recovery is another example of why contacting an experienced ring finder quickly can make a difference.
His gold and diamond ring was recovered.
He was able to get back to enjoying his Wildwood beach day.
Need a lost ring finder in Wildwood, NJ?
Contact Ring Finders South Jersey for professional lost jewelry recovery. In any of the South Jersey Shore Towns including North Wildwood, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle City, Cape May, Ocean City, Strathmere, Wildwood Crest, Diamond Beach, Margate, Ventnor, Brigantine.
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 call Wednesday afternoon from Valerie who was was vacationing in the Los Angles area from Taos New Mexico. Her family was spending the day at Zuma Beach when her husband Steve accidentally dropped his platinum wedding ring. He had taken it off to put sunscreen on his face and he placed it in his lap while he was sitting for safe keeping. As it often happens, Steve forgot about his ring and went about enjoying the water and the sun. When he realized what had happened they all kind of panicked and began frantically sifting through the sand. After no luck Valerie turned to the internet and found Dave The RingFinder and gave me a call.
They shared that I was coming to the folks nearby who were helping in the search and they said they knew of me from a viral Instagram video from last year where I found a local rap artists gold grill in the ocean. They felt confident that the ring would be coming back to Taos with them. I got there and got the story and began to grid out the area and on my first pass got the sound and ID I was looking for on my Minelab Manticore and scooped up Steve’s ring! Another win for Dave The RingFinder at Zuma Beach in Malibu!
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.
Dave The RingFinder serves the entire region including:
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-All areas of Malibu
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
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 call yesterday afternoon from Grant. His wife had lost her heirloom wedding ring in the sand at Thornehill Broome Beach in Malibu. Evidently she had shaken her hound out to get sand off and when she did her ring went flying and landed somewhere in the dry sand. They spent the next few hours frantically searching in that sand to no avail. Finally they took to the internet and found Dave The RingFinder and gave me a call. I made immediate plans to leave and get down to them and off I went.
I met them at the location and we talked about where it could have gone. I assured them I would find it in no time as I would grid the area and I would find it. I made a couple passes on the perimeter of the search area and when I moved in I got a sweet sound on my Minelab manticore and we had the ring back! This was a mission critical ring as it had been passed down several generations and was eventually going to her daughter for when she got married. Dave The RingFinder for the win!
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.
Dave The RingFinder serves the entire region including:
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-All areas of Malibu
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
NEED TO FIND A LOST RING IN OCEAN CITY, NJ?
CALL JOHN NOW 215-850-0188
A beautiful beach day in Ocean City, New Jersey, took an unexpected turn when a gold cross slipped off its chain. The owner searched the dry sand but couldn’t find it. Knowing how quickly jewelry disappears beneath the sand, they contacted Ring Finders South Jersey for professional help.
I received the call and headed to Ocean City with my professional metal detecting equipment. After learning exactly where the cross had come off, I began a careful grid search of the dry sand.
It didn’t take long before my detector alerted me to a promising target. Within minutes, I uncovered the missing gold cross hidden beneath the sand. Seeing the owner’s smile and relief made the search worthwhile.
Even small jewelry can disappear quickly on a busy beach. Professional recovery equipment and years of experience make all the difference when searching for lost valuables.
As a member of The Ring Finders since 2016, I have successfully recovered over 550 lost items throughout South Jersey. Every search is handled personally using proven recovery methods designed for beaches, parks, yards, and other locations.
If you lose a wedding ring, necklace, cross, bracelet, earrings, keys, or other valuables in Ocean City, NJ, don’t keep searching blindly. Contact Ring Finders South Jersey as soon as possible. Fast action greatly improves recovery success.
Visit ringfinderssouthjersey.com for immediate assistance anywhere along the South Jersey beaches.
