Got a call from Andrew, who had been on “Hole in the Wall beach”, just north of Santa Cruz. Lost his platinum ring. Had an idea of the approx area, but …. no matter how much hand-sifting and shoveling they did, could not find it. Was able to help Andrew and his wife recover it. Nice meeting you Andrew, and thanx for the tip.
July 31, 2025 On the 29th I received a call from Kyle requesting help in finding his ring. He had seen it drop off his finger into the water of Cape Cod Bay. A description was received in a text: “Beveled gold ring with “always” engraved on the inside.” Unfortunately I was out looking for another’s lost wedding band and would not be able to help until the next morning’s tide. We passed a couple of pin marks on a map and I was ready for a search in the morning.
I searched the marked out area for a couple of hours in the morning and not finding the ring, I would go back for the evening tide. The evening’s search in an enlarger area did not produce the ring either. A few more texts and a new picture of the area showed the ring might be a bit further west than I had been searching. Then the question came from Kyle…”Do you know what time you might look again? I would love to come meet you if possible.” Of course. I, for some reason, assumed Kyle was not on the Cape when we were texting. I was wrong. So we set the time for 6:30PM, just before low tide.
It is always best to have the person who lost the object to be at the search sight so they may answer questions about the loss and stand in the area they thought the loss occurred. Most times the area is not where map pin marks are given, some times only off by a few feet and once a wife was actually standing on the ring. On another occasion a large rock had been put on top of the lost ring. On a third case; scattered coins were only off by the difference in tide height of when the ring was lost and where the coins were dropped.
We met at the beach and I lined up using the photos which I learned were taken that morning, not two days ago when the ring was lost. A comment on buying a replacement ring was made. Briana sharply replied to with “The ONE and ONLY Ring” is in the water, no replacement ring will do! The more I searched the more I was told “further out”, “closer in”, further west maybe to the east. None of the area adjustments put me on top of the ring, not even the area were Kyle came into the water and stood were he “lost the ring”. I went back to the shore line again, asking for more information. Well maybe a bit more west, but not that far out. OK, I turned and without taking a step, swug the detector and got the best signal I had heard all day. I took the headphones off so Briana could hear what I was listening for. Then I took one scoop, and you bet…The Ring was in my scoop.
Nothing out of the ordinary transpired on the way back to the car. Pictures a few tidbits about The Ring and lastly, many thanks, a hug, and a couple of ideas of how not to loose a ring at the beach were discussed. A good bye and we were all off for an evening of sleep without the worry if “The One and Only Ring” would ever be seen again.
Kevin was enjoying a beach day in Ocean City, NJ when his wedding band was accidentally lost in the sand. While reaching into the beach cart, the ring slipped out of the pocket without him noticing. By the time he realized it was missing, it was too late—the sand had already hidden it.
His mother-in-law, Karen, quickly searched online and gave me a call. She described the situation and gave me a detailed location of where they believed the ring had fallen. I arrived at the beach within 30 minutes and met them near the scene.
The beach conditions were ideal—flat sand and not overly crowded. I grabbed my metal detector and started a tight grid search in the area they had pointed out.
After only a few passes, I picked up a strong signal. I scooped carefully, and there it was—Kevin’s lost wedding band, just beneath the surface.
The moment I handed it back was unforgettable. Smiles, cheers, and pure relief filled the air. Kevin was thrilled to have his wedding ring back, and Karen was grateful for the quick response.
This is why I do what I do—helping people recover their precious items lost on the beach.
If you’ve lost a ring or jewelry in Ocean City, NJ, don’t wait. Call or text Ring Finders South Jersey right away. The faster you act, the better the chance of recovery before tides or foot traffic move it.
Thanks again to Karen for reaching out and trusting me with this important recovery.
Another happy ending—and another ring returned on the Jersey Shore!
A Tearful Call and a Joyful Reunion at St. Paul Beach
Today’s travel took me to Lake Scugog. Received a text from Doug this morning about his son having lost his gold wedding band while vacationing at a cottage on Scugog lake. Carson was swimming with his dog and while trying to pick him up, he felt his ring slip off his finger in about 5’ of water. His ring was custom made, with gold from his grand father’s ring. The good news is that he had a good idea where the ring slipped off and the bottom had barely any weeds and not too much silt to contend with. Was a quick recovery, perhaps fifteen minutes, and Carson was extremely happy to get his ring back on his finger. Another happy ending. Life is good!
I finished the day 2-3 on recoveries, lack of sleep, many hours and miles driven to put smiles back on 2 of the 3 and hopes for the 3rd one it is somewhere in her bags waiting to be found!
While on the ferry ride to Southport coming back from Bald Head Island and after successfully completing my early morning ring recovery. I get a call from a gentleman telling me his wife lost her wedding set in some grass at the PNC Music Pavilion in Charlotte, NC last night. They were able to find the engagement ring, but the wedding band wasn’t able to be found.
They had lots of help from police and pedestrians all trying to locate this ring in the dark!
He found me online and gave me a call. I advised him of my current location/situation and assured him that I could head straight to him once I get back to my truck and change into some dry clothes. Four hours later I arrived and met the both of them. I get my gear ready, get the story, area to search and start the recovery!
About 15-20 mins I get a ring hit, look down to scan with my pin-pointer and I see a ring shaped object! I could just barely see it with the grass already covering it. It would’ve been impossible to see this one with just the naked eye!
After a few photos and “couple embraces” it’s back on her finger where it belongs to stay forever!
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Ring count for 2025: 128 (22 – recoveries)
GOLD – 23 (14 – recoveries)
GOLD/SILVER – 2 (2 – recoveries)
PLATNIUM – 3 (3 – recoveries)
SILVER – 33 (3 – recoveries)
VINTAGE – 2
JUNK – 66
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Bob’s Got His Smile Back……
While out doing yard chores Bob went into an allergic sneezing frenzy. Falling to the ground he eventually was able to stand up and went into the house to get a cool drink. While enjoying cooling down he noticed his dental post missing. He ran back out and looked around but couldn’t see it and wondered where it went. While on the phone I said it was me Vs. the tooth fairy. While laughing he said he’d rather have his dental post back instead of money under his pillow. On site I started a grid search in the area where he remembers falling down. The ground was very clean with no junk signals. About 10 minutes into the search, I got a good signal and detector meter read of a very small, shallow item. Moving the grass around revealed Bob’s dental post compressed into the ground, probably from him walking or falling onto it he said. Happy he was to get his smile back and happy that the tooth fairy won’t be visiting tonight!
Jonathan
Daniel and Connie were spending a quiet evening fishing at a small lake here in Mahwah. Connie threw something toward the lake and her platinum wedding band came off her finger and fell in the lake. Daniel entered the water and did not locate the ring.
they contacted me through RingFinders and I met them there first thing in the morning. They knew where the ring entered the water so it was back on her finger within 10 minutes! Another stressful situation avoided. We are here to help you!
Received a late night text from a gentleman that lost his 14k gold wedding ring on “BALD HEAD ISLAND” on the east beach side where it meets south beach in the “tide pool” while playing with his family.
They were leaving at noon today to head back to Raleigh, so time was of the essence!
I drive down at midnight last night and hit Oak Island for about an hour and a half where a young lady had lost her wedding ring. I didn’t find her’s so I loaded up and made it to Southport ferry for the 6:00 ride over to Bald Head Island. I arrive at 6:30, was picked up by 6:45.
We headed to the opposite side of the island and walked out to the spot. The tide pool has a drop off that goes down to about 7-8 feet and if it was in there I would’ve had to come back to find it with my NEMO/NOMAD MINI.
About an hour later and ONLY getting two signals, I come up with his 14k gold wedding ring!
Happy husband and I’m sure a happy wife too! Now they can go home from vacation with a story and a priceless treasure back where it belongs!
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Ring count for 2025: 127 (21 – recoveries)
GOLD – 22 (13 – recoveries)
GOLD/SILVER – 2 (2 – recoveries)
PLATNIUM – 3 (3 – recoveries)
SILVER – 33 (3 – recoveries)
VINTAGE – 2
JUNK – 66
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