Recovered a Diamond wedding ring on 30A!
Maddie.lost her wedding ring in the water and contacted me to help her recover it. Wasn’t the best of conditions, but I had it in the scoop after an hour! Another great recovery!
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Ring recovered in Pacific Grove!
In all the excitement of Car-Week on the Monterey Peninsula, many families come out to see all the flashy sports cars and picnic on the beach. Junior must have executed quite the ace-serve playing beach volleyball with his kids, because his 24k white gold and diamond ring went flying into the pea-sand and vanished. This all went down at the John Denver Memorial rock in Pacific Grove. He told me the story, we used some deductive logic, walked over to the likely zone, and in three minutes time, a reliable 19 kept ringing on my Nox, next to a big boulder. It took some persistent scoop work but out popped this beauty. It’s always fun when the caller gets to reach in and pull the wedding band out of the basket! Congrats Junior, you’re out of the doghouse! 
Two 24k Gold rings recovered
After receiving a call from Oliver yesterday evening , he asked for help in finding both his very sentimental 24k gold wedding ring , and his 24k signet ring , he explained he had lost both at the same time whilst playing water volleyball in his large out of the ground swimming pool ,during a large family gathering a couple of days earlier .
We arranged to meet up this morning , and he showed me the area of garden around his pool that he assumed the rings would be laying in , after an hours diligent search I had a hit that rang up 40 on my Manticore detector, a quick search with my pin-pointer revealed a bright yellow wedding band laying in the dry grass , this ring was laying in the complete opposite direction that Oliver had assumed the rings would have flown off his finger in , a few swings further away from the pool and I had a hit of 60 on my detector , again as with the wedding ring , this signet ring was not visible to the naked eye as it was again laying under a few inches of very dry grass, which my pin-pointer soon uncovered an equally bright yellow signet ring .
Oliver and his wife were extremely happy to be reunited with these precious family heirlooms , he said he hadn’t slept well these past couple of nights , as he was thinking about these two lost Gold rings , thanks to theringfinders.com Oliver can get a 
better nights sleep with a huge weight off his mind .
14K St Anthony Pendant Lost In The Atlantic Ocean Water, Found With A Metal Detector At Short Sands Beach, York, Maine
???? ?? ??? ???????? ?????: ??? ??. ??????? ??????? ?????? I received a call from Joanne. Her son, Rob, had been enjoying the day at Short Sands Beach in York Beach, Maine , when disaster struck. After getting out of the ocean, Rob looked down and realized his 14k gold St. Anthony pendant was no longer on his necklace. It was lost somewhere in the rolling surf. 
??????? ??? ???? ?????? Joanne asked if I could help. I immediately checked the tide charts and saw that the tide was currently coming in. When she told me the pendant was lost around 1:00 PM, I knew that meant it went missing at mid-tide. 
I explained to Joanne that our absolute best chance for a recovery would be to arrive at Short Sands at 7:00 PM. By then, the tide would be heading back out, hitting that exact same mid-tide level, allowing me to follow the water out as it receded. She told me Rob would meet us there. 
??? ????? ?????? ?????? When Cheryl and I arrived at 7:00 PM, Rob was waiting. He brought us right down to the beach and pointed out the exact area where he had been swimming when he first noticed the pendant was gone.
I mapped out my strategy and told Rob I would grid search parallel to the shore, expanding the search area by an extra 25 feet to both the north and the south to guarantee we covered every square inch of the zone. 
Duty called for Rob, and he had to leave the beach shortly after to head back to Boston for work the next morning. 
Duty called for Rob, and he had to leave the beach shortly after to head back to Boston for work the next morning. Cheryl and I pushed on. I grid searched the area for more than two hours, finally calling it a night after 9:00 PM as darkness completely took over. 
I had covered the entire designated area, but the ocean only gave up coins and the usual pull tabs and small pieces of aluminum. No gold. 
I had covered the entire designated area, but the ocean only gave up coins and the usual pull tabs and small pieces of aluminum. No gold. 
? ??????? ???? ?? ??? ????? ???? On the drive back home to Saco, Maine, I called Rob to give him the update. I told him the pendant simply wasn’t in that specific grid. I asked him if he had actually felt or seen the pendant slip off his neck, and he said no. Then I asked a crucial question:
“Had you been swimming earlier in the day?” 
“Yes,” he replied. “Three or four other times.”
Right then, a lightbulb went off. It all made perfect sense! The St. Anthony pendant hadn’t come off during his 1:00 PM swim—it had likely slipped off during one of his earlier swims, and he just hadn’t noticed it was missing until later in the day.
????????? ????? & ? ??? ???? Knowing he had most likely lost the pendant earlier in the day, my mind immediately went back to the tide charts. I saw that the morning low tide was set for 10:39 AM. My new plan was to get back to Short Sands Beach by 7:00 AM, matching the receding water and following it all the way down until low tide three and a half hours later. I was highly optimistic that the earlier swimming area would finally be exposed.
After a restless night with maybe three hours of sleep—because my mind just wouldn’t stop racing over that missing gold—I pulled back up to Short Sands Beach. 
I wasted no time getting to work, picking up the grid search from north to south, moving parallel to the shoreline once again. For the first hour and a half, the beach was stubborn. I was only digging up the usual suspects: coins and pull-tabs. By 8:30 AM, with two hours left until low tide, I knew I just had to keep grinding. 
?????? ??????????????: ??! Just ten minutes later, everything changed. 
My detector screamed with a LOUD, LOW TONE, locking in at a solid 35 on my Target Identification Screen (TID)! 
It sounded absolutely beautiful, and my adrenaline instantly spiked.
It sounded absolutely beautiful, and my adrenaline instantly spiked. I scooped up a heavy load of sand, flipped it onto the wet, hard-packed surface, and pulled out my pinpointer. As I located the target and began brushing away the top layer of sand, there it was—a bright, unmistakable glint of SHINY GOLD! 
I pulled it out, and holding it in my hand was Rob’s St. Anthony pendant! My theory had been spot on. After two separate days and four and a half total hours of searching, the puzzle was solved. The pendant was resting about 40 to 50 feet further out toward the water than where Rob originally thought he lost it, proving he had dropped it during one of those earlier swims. 
?? ???????? ?????? I immediately captured a video of the recovery and sent it to Rob and Joanne. Within minutes, both of their phones were ringing off the hook—they were absolutely ecstatic! 
Since Rob was already back at work in Boston and Joanne was also down in Massachusetts, Rob asked if I could hand the precious heirloom over to his girlfriend’s brother, Jay, who was still vacationing in York with his family. I told him, “Absolutely!”
Meeting up with Jay and handing over the pendant felt incredible. Job done. But the real icing on the cake came a short time later when I received a text from Rob that truly says it all: 
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??? ?? ?? ???? ?? ?? Well, if a message like that doesn’t warm your heart, absolutely nothing will. It is exactly for reasons like this that we do what we do. The jewelry we recover holds deep family bonds and irreplaceable memories that a retail store can never replicate. These items represent family history. 
I truly have the best job in the world, and I love my job! 
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Found In The Dark Diamond Eternity Ring Returned Dennis, MA
August 16, 2026
I received a text about a lost Eternity ring. Great, another chance to practice my hobby. Oh no, the ring had been lost on Mayflower Beach one of Cape Cod’s many bay side beaches. The reason for the “Oh no” is that the wet sand of the beach at low tide goes on for miles and pin-pointing a location is very difficult to say the least. A beach photo with a marking is of great help, but not always very accurate. And that was going to be the case in this search. A search at low tide is best on the bay side as I can drag my scoop leaving a mark as to the area covered, unlike when the tide is high.
All that being said, I had time for dinner and would fight the crowd trying to get onto the beach along with all the sunset seakers trying to get a good view of theevening’s sunset. That was the easy part. I geared up, and headed for the search area. The word about the lost ring had spread and a very helpful woman confronted me and asked if I was there to find the lost ring. I answered with a “yes” and was pointed to the woman who had lost the ring, Lauren. The photo I had was marked as the first sand bar and Lauren was on the second. I was not surprised. By the time I reached the area Scott, met me and pointed out the “pools” the children and been playing in and an area north just beyond a group playing basket ball, yes – basket ball on the wet sand of Cape Cod Bay at dusk. The area east and west was also pointed out. The search was on.
The area, less the basketball “court”, was covered with only one bottle cap being found. Not a surprise, the ball players were taking care of their trash. “Bravo” to them! The sun had set, the hoop was lost in the darkness and the game was called. Now it was my turn on the court, with high hopes the ring would be my next target. No such luck…back to talk with Lauren and Scott.
Well if it was not in this court, the ring might have fallen out of Lauren’s pocket while playing ball, an area as big as the one I had already covered. The last light had gone and soon Lauren and Scott were on their way home. Me, heck no, I had a ring to find. Lauren’s player position kept her closest to the line of pools. It was there I had my first signal in this area. Yes, it was the ring. I removed my gear, got my phone out and tested “COME BACK” but I did not get a reply before I reached the dry sand and the parking lot. I called the number on the phone and it went to voice mail. OK, I can return the ring tomorrow, and my wife would have a good look at the beautiful ring.
Almost ready to leave and a phone call and a question…Where are you? I put on my 4-way flashers and then a heavy panting Scott was at the car, he had run from home. About a minute later Lauren showed up with I think a tear in her eye and a big hug. Things could not be better until a truck full of friend and relatives showed up to join in on the joyous return.
Hey, this is why I enjoy my hobby so much. You could never get the feelings I do without experiencing the happening as I do. Offers from myself and the truck driver to give Lauren and Scott a ride back home were declined, they wanted a peaceful stroll back to reflect on the day’s experience and a good night’s sleep.
PS: Many thanks to Kelly for starting my experience with this great and wonderful group of family and friends. Rick
Dennis, MA Wedding Party Treated to an Engagement Ring Loss & Recovery
August 15, 2026
A day at working on my Honey-Do List was first in my mind until the phone rang and Ryan pleaded for help in finding her girl friend’s engagement ring that had just slipped off of Katie’s finger into the chest deep water of Nantucket Sound. How could I refuse, I could not. I had to go especially after being told that Katie and two others were standing right where the ring fell off. I was promised a few coins would be dropped on that spot not knowing if the human markers would still be in the water marking the spot when I got there.
Within a half an hour I met Ryan in the parking lot to be escorted to the the beach. Oh no, the pressure was on, so many people, all there for a wedding, were now waiting to see me do my magic. Into the water I went. I immediately heard the tone of a ring along with other chatter from the coins. One, two, three coins and the tone of the ring was still coming from the depths. One more scoop and I tried to hide the target that was in my scoop as I walked ashore. But Katie’s sharp sight spotted the glitter of her gold ring and was ready to take it from the scoop.
Once we both were on dry sand and the ring was lovingly taken from the scoop and replaced on the finger where it had fallen off. Everyone there were there to celebrate a friends wedding, not to hear about detecting. I gave out a few cards with TheRingFinders.com info and left, letting the party and celebration continue.
LOST GOLD WEDDING RING IN RIVER NEAR BREVARD, NC….FOUND!!!
Received a call from this gentleman “3 month newlywed” saying he had lost his gold ring in the river while floating! I told him as soon as I get off work I’ll make the nearly 4 hour drive to rescue his ring.
I arrive at 5 pm and follow him to the spot. We parked and made a steep decent to the waters edge as we get to the bottom, he said “right here is where I think I lost it”, but he wanted me to start a little higher and work my way down just to make sure. Not a problem!
The water was 1-2 feet deep in spots and I didn’t have my goggles. It was moving pretty good and was colder than I expected. The river and the rocks held many challenges as I made my way down river trying to stay on the path he took, keep my balance, check every spot I could with the @XP deus II and the HF coil! ONLY WOULD’VE WORKED HERE!
After two lures and a signal I couldn’t get to, I get another hit while sitting on a mossy rock trying to find 3rd signal.
I held the pinpointer in my left hand and used my first two fingers. As I followed the vibration to the target, I made two swipes with my fingers and I felt the familiar feeling of a ring slide on my finger!!! It had been found!!!
It was a challenge, but I overcame and adapted to the conditions and not having all my gear!
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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 122 total!
Ring count for 2026: 127 (27 – recoveries/1 – return)
GOLD – 32 (22 – recoveries/1 – return)
GOLD/STAINLESS – 1
PLATNIUM – 5 (4-recoveries)
SILVER – 27
TUNGSTEN – 4 (1-recovery)
TITANIUM – 1
JUNK – 53
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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!”
Warm Water Nantucket Sound, Wedding Band Returned by Richard Browne
August 14. 2026
Josh was enjoying the Nantucket Sound water which is typically warmer than the colder water of the Bay side. From what I was told Josh was about half way to the outer buoy when his wedding band slipped from his finger and was soon out of sight. The only recognition of where he lost the ring was an area about 25 X 40 yards and about shoulder deep.
Marlayna had the presence of mind to reach out for help. In her case a friend, Jamie, was her life line. Her response was to contact a RingFinder. And she did just that. I have heard it before “it’s by no means a very expensive ring but the sentimental value holds no price.” and I had to whole-hardheartedly had to agree. So at 7am the next morning I was in the water starting what was to be a long search over a large area, but I was determined to do my best to find the ring. I knew I had no extra coin targets to help pinpoint the rings location, I was on my own for this one. About 3 hours into the search I about fell into a hole that I had dug a extremely thin dime, and heard another target. It is unlike me to leave a target that even has the slightest possibility of being the object of my search, but I must have. Two more scoops of sand and I did not hear the target again. I looked into the scoop and almost missed the ring as it was black like most of the rocks in the area. This time no rock, but a tungsten-carbon ring. My searching was over for the wedding band.
It took another day to meet up with Josh and Marlayna. A 3pm meeting was set, and as fate had it a call came in for help finding another lost ring. After getting the pertinent information the phone rang again. It was Marlayna asking if she and Josh could come a bit earlier. Of course. Then I could be on my way to another beach, another search and hopefully another story for the Book of Smiles.
When all was done Josh and Marlayna were on their way back home filled with joy of having their ring back. And I was waiting on Luke, another RingFinder, who was going with me to search for another very sentimental ring. A ring that we did not find, but more searching will be done by local RingFinders hopefully with a more desirable result.
Diamond stud earring found in Denver back yard
Recently I recieved a frantic call from a lady stating that she had just lost one of her prized 1 carat diamond on yellow gold earrings while out playing with her daughter’s dog. We made arrangements for me to do the search that afternoon. Unfortunately, she used speech-to-
text to send me her address and I ended up 20 miles out of the way. But eventually I managed to get to the proper address and she showed me the site of the loss. I set up my detector and began my search. After a couple of minutes of searching, I found the back of the earring so hopefully the earring was nearby. One swing later I got a solid but faint signal and when I parted the grass the diamond shown in the sweltering summer sun.
text to send me her address and I ended up 20 miles out of the way. But eventually I managed to get to the proper address and she showed me the site of the loss. I set up my detector and began my search. After a couple of minutes of searching, I found the back of the earring so hopefully the earring was nearby. One swing later I got a solid but faint signal and when I parted the grass the diamond shown in the sweltering summer sun.Lisa was pretty darn happy as she has worn these earrings every day for the past 30 plus years.
Found 7-12-2026
Wedding band found in Eagle County river
Lindsey contacted me through the Ring Finders about her husband’s (Ovi) wedding ring that was lost in the Colorado River north of Vail. They had a pretty good idea of the loss location, but due to vegetation growth and the firm current they were not able to locate the ring.
We made arrangements for me to do a search on Thursday as I had other obligations on Friday. Lindsay was able to meet me and show me the location of the loss. Upon arrival Lindsey and I made our way to the river and I began my search. After an hour and a half of searching Linsey mentioned that during their search they had pulled some of the grass up and had tossed it in the river alongside the bank. There was only a portion of that grass left as most of it had floated away. I checked one of the batches of grass and sure enough it had a signal in it. I tossed the grass up on bank and ran my coil over it again, no signal. The ring had fallen out of the grass and now laid on the river bottom. A quick swipe from my water scoop and there was Ovi’s ring.
Ring recovered 7-30-2026
