šš Two Rings Lost… Two Rings Recovered!








Amanda and Dan were spending the day at Ocean Beach. Amanda took off her 5 ring and placed them in some clothing for safe keeping. Her husband Dan later picked up that clothing and the rings flew off into the dry sand. They managed to find 4 of the rings, but, the fifth eluded their best efforts, which included using various sifters. When I got the call, we arranged to meet there at the site. Parking was virtually non-existent, forcing me to park over a mile away. I finally made it there and got the story of how it was lost and the recovery efforts used. I could see a 4 foot square area where they dug, sifted, and recovered the other 4 rings. I started gridding over that area, and just outside the area they had sifted, I got the sound and target I.D. I was looking for. A pleasure to meet you two, and thank you for the reward.

Pine Knoll Shores ā Zack reached out about a special necklace pendant. His girlfriend Briana had been removing her necklace, which carried a pendant with both their initials, when one end of the chain slipped from her hand. The pendant came off while the chain was still swinging, and they had no idea where it landed. Zack searched for 20 minutes, and Briana was upset about the loss. He contacted Crystal Coast Ring Finders, and I headed there right away. I met Zack in the parking lot, and he led me to where Briana was guarding the spot. Within seconds, I got a solid signal, knelt down, and gently pulled the pendant from its hiding place in the sand.
(my photo of the pendant didnāt do it justiceāitās a beautiful gold)
Lost a ring on the beach in Stone Harbor, NJ? It can be found with a metal detector! Call Now 215-850-0188
A Stone Harbor beachgoer lost his gold wedding band and Jesus medallion in the sand. Ring Finders South Jersey recovered both items within minutes.
Jake had just finished setting up his cool cabana on Stone Harbor Beach, New Jersey.
He sat down and removed his gold chain, wedding band, and Jesus medallion.
He carefully placed the jewelry down for safekeeping.
Unfortunately, both his wedding band and Jesus medallion fell into the sand.
Jake immediately realized something was wrong.
He searched the area for about 10 minutes.
Despite his efforts, he could not locate either valuable item.
A Stone Harbor lifeguard noticed Jake searching through the sand.
The lifeguard told him, āI got a guy.ā
He recommended calling John with Ring Finders South Jersey.
Jake contacted me, and I gathered the details about where the jewelry was lost.
I arrived at the Stone Harbor beach location approximately 15 minutes later.
Finding recently lost jewelry requires careful attention to the search area.
Sand can quickly hide small gold items.
People searching by hand can easily overlook a ring or pendant.
I began searching the area with my professional metal detector.
After a few swings, I received promising signals.
I then started a methodical grid search around the suspected drop zone.
This systematic approach helps ensure the search area receives thorough coverage.
Within minutes, I recovered Jake’s gold wedding band.
I continued searching for the second item.
The Jesus medallion was also recovered from the sand.
Both sentimental pieces were safely back with their owner.
Jake was extremely happy to have both items returned.
He later left this five-star review:
āLooked for my ring and pendant for 10 minutes with zero luck. Called John and he was super responsive and quick to our spot on Stone Harbor beach. He found both pieces which were pretty well buried in the sand in less than 5 minutes. If you lose something at the beach, just call John!ā
Stories like Jake’s show why contacting a professional quickly can make a difference.
Searching a beach alone can be frustrating, especially when jewelry is buried beneath loose sand.
If you lose a wedding ring, engagement ring, pendant, necklace, bracelet, or other metal item, don’t give up.
Mark the area where you believe you lost it.
Avoid moving sand around unnecessarily.
Contact Ring Finders South Jersey as soon as possible.
I personally handle searches throughout South Jersey.
My searches use professional metal detecting equipment and methodical search techniques.
Ring Finders South Jersey has completed over 500 successful recoveries for people throughout the region.
I regularly help recover lost jewelry from beaches, yards, parks, homes, and other locations.
For beach losses, getting accurate information about the location can greatly improve the search.
If you lose something valuable on Stone Harbor Beach, contact Ring Finders South Jersey.
Lost it? Don’t panic. Call Ring Finders South Jersey and let’s start the search.
Ring Finders South Jersey provides professional lost-item metal detecting services throughout South Jersey.
John personally handles searches and specializes in recovering lost jewelry from New Jersey beaches.
The service area includes Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle City, Ocean City, Wildwood, North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Cape May, Longport, Brigantine, and surrounding communities.


Lost Necklace and Medallion Recovered in LBI ā A Meaningful Family Heirloom Saved
Anthony posted in one of the local Long Beach Island (LBI) Facebook groups asking for help. His daughter had accidentally dumped a beach bag earlier in the day, unknowingly spilling a precious necklace and charms onto the sand. Dozens of people quickly jumped in to recommend my metal detecting recovery service, NJ Ring Finder, and around 1 a.m., Anthony sent an email through my business page.
I responded and asked him to call me in the morning, which he did. We discussed the details of the loss, and he mentioned his wife, Lisa, would be heading to the beach later that morning. I asked her to try and arrive early to secure the area where they had been sittingāmarking off at least 30 feet to the north and southāsince it was going to be a sunny and crowded beach day.
When I arrived, Lisa waved me down and walked me over to the spot. She carefully described what happened. Moments after turning on my detector and beginning the search, I received a solid low tone with a crisp, high-end chirp. I carefully scooped into the sand and out came an earring and a medallionāone item they hadnāt even mentioned at first. It turns out their daughter Naomi hadnāt told them sheād lost an earring, and the medallion had detached from the necklace.
I scanned the area again and got another clean low signal. This one I was almost sure would be the chain and cross, and sure enough, I recovered both. The entire search took just minutes, but the emotional impact lasted much longer. The cross belonged to Naomiās grandmother, and the medallion belonged to her grandfatherāboth deeply sentimental family heirlooms that they feared were gone forever.
Everyone was stunned by how quickly I was able to recover such meaningful items. We shared a great conversation and some tears of relief before I packed up and headed out.
If youāve lost a ring, necklace, or any valuable item in the sand or water at the Jersey Shore, call or text me, Edward Trapper ā your trusted Ring Finder on LBI.
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Lost Wedding Ring Recovered from Lagoon After 3 1/2 Minute Dive ā Jersey Shore Success!
Recovery by Edward Trapper ā NJ Ring Finder
Serving the Entire Jersey Shore and Beyond
I received a call from Kevin, who was hoping I could recover his lost wedding ring from a lagoon along the Jersey Shore. While out paddleboarding, he caught a football and watched in disbelief as the ring popped off his hand and dropped straight into the water.
With recoveries like this, itās absolutely critical to know exactly where the ring came offānot just when it was discovered missing. Thankfully, Kevin was certain of the exact location. He had great reference points and solid landmarks, which gave me the confidence to accept the job.
I explained that I was extremely busy, but since the ring had settled on the lagoon floor, it wouldnāt moveāso there was no urgency as long as the location was precise. I coordinated with Buzz, whose next availability was Monday morning at 8 AM. Kevin said that was perfect, but asked to be kept on standby in case of a cancellation. Unfortunately, no earlier slots opened up.
That Monday, we met at the house bright and early. Buzz and I gathered all our the gear and made our way down to the jet ski dock. We decided to head out to the exact location Kevin had marked and take a look to assess visibility before beginning a full grid search.
As soon as Buzz dropped in, it was pitch blackāno visibility at all. But after just a little bit of feeling around, he felt something solid. In total disbelief, he pulled up Kevinās wedding ringāexactly where Kevin said it had fallen.
The entire underwater recovery took only 3 1/2 minutes. Thatās one of the fastest and most precise dive recoveries weāve done in murky water.
Kevinās parents were up on the upper deck watching the entire recovery unfold. When I held the ring up in the air, they were stunned. We snapped a few photos, talked for a bit, and moved on to the next call. What a great way to start the day!
August 9, 2026
After spending the afternoon on the beach and waiting for another beautiful sunset, they suddenly found themselves running back to the car as they sought Ā shelter from the approaching thunderstorm. Ā Thatās when Michael noticed that his ring wasnāt on his finger, the same one heād so carefully paced on the edge of his towel earlier before going swimming. Ā Returning to the beach that evening and first thing the next morning to look for the ring produced no results. Ā A quick Google search revealed the solutionā¦call Mark for āitās only lost until you call!ā Ā The rest is history. Ā A thorough search of about a 1/4 mile of beach finally yielded the prize, a huge gold tungsten ring.

