Another happy ending just in time for the Fourth of July! ???



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!
Yesterday afternoon I got call from Ross explaining that his wife had lost her wedding ring at the beach in the Pierpont area of Ventura. She had been brushing off some sand and in doing so her ring flew off to an unknown stretch of sand. I was out of town at that moment so I told Ross I would get out there at sun up Monday morning and recover the ring for them. He sent me a pin of the general location and I assured him that if it was there I would find the ring.
As stated I got out there just before the sunrise and started working the area gridding and expanding as I went. Jen met me out there and we determined that I should move a bit south and grid there. After several passes we expanded the zone and then on the next pass I got a sweet tone on my Minelab Manticore that told me a ring recovery was imminent and sure enough in the scoop was Jen’s wedding ring! Another ring returned to it’s owner by Dave The RingFinder!
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





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 – 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 didn’t do it justice—it’s 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, “I got a guy.”
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:
“Looked 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!”
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.