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Bracelet lost on the beach, Lavallette NJ, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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Around lunchtime, I received a call from Kim, requesting help to find a bracelet lost on the beach. Unfortunately, I missed the call as I was out on the beach as well, enjoying the beautiful day, with family and friends. The Jersey Shore location has limited cell phone signal capabilities unfortunately . I called Kim back as soon as I could. She explained that her son, Liam, had been playing soccer with his nephews and nieces when he noticed his bracelet was missing. The bracelet was irreplaceable, purchased in the Virgin Islands years ago. She asked if I could come down to the beach to search, and I agreed, telling her to have Liam mark off the area with chairs or blankets to keep people from sitting there.

I planned to meet them later in the evening, around dinner time, which worked fine for Kim. When I arrived, Liam met me at the dune walkover. I was initially a bit concerned since items lost while playing sports on the beach can sometimes cover an vast area. Luckily, Liam’s soccer buddies were much younger, keeping the playing area relatively small, about a 50×50 foot section. I asked Liam where he thought the most likely spot the bracelet might have come off, and he pointed to far end of the area.

I started my search on the far end, and nearly completed the whole section when I decided to widen the search by about five feet. Shortly after, I got a solid signal and sure enough, it was  Liam’s bracelet. Liam hadn’t noticed that I found the bracelet, so I walked over to him, to confirm that the location was in fact the right spot. He looked around and said without a doubt, this was right where they were. That’s when I decided to make the reveal, showing him the bracelet in my scoop. He was absolutely thrilled to see it, as this bracelet had some strong sentimental memories.

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Lost cellphone in the lake

  • from Mount Pleasant (Michigan, United States)
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I was at Diamond lake in Michigan today and wasn’t finding much in the water. A guy told me that his daughter lost her cellphone in the water a year ago and that it had a $50 bill in the back. I told him that I would take a look. It was really mucky in the area, but I found it in about 15 minutes. I looked for the guy and his family, but they had left. I asked several people about where they had went, but all were dead ends. I asked a guy that was out working on his truck about the family and he said he saw people driving by in an F-150. I drove around to see if I could find an F-150 parked in a driveway. I found one and I stopped to see if it was the right family. I seen the guy from the lake in the backyard of the house next door to where the truck was. I walked back and told him that I found the phone. They couldn’t believe that I found it. I tried to give them the $50 back, but they insisted I keep it. They also offered me a beer, which I gladly accepted. I also don’t think it was the same F-150. There has been a lot of strange coincidences happening lately with me.

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Heirloom cocktail ring search and partial recovery

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I was contacted by Mary concerning a ring lost three days prior. Mary’s great grandmother purchased this ring in 1967 for her daughter [Mary’s grandmother who had recently passed away]. Mary’s daughter is getting married the end of July and this ring was going to be her “something old” in the wedding. The ladies in preparing for the event were taking the ring to the jeweler for a cleaning.

In a rush to get out of the house, the ring in its original ring box, complete with original bill of sale and payment records, was placed on the hood of the car. The box was the color of the car and also exactly the color of road asphalt. They drove approximately five miles on one of the busiest roads in our area before realizing the ring was missing. Immediately turning around they searched the route.. finding nothing. They searched the road sides for probably a quarter mile to no avail.

Day three, I entered the picture. I questioned them endlessly about the event, specifically that they were sure the ring  was on the hood of that car. They had found another ring box and taken it for a ride, however, it was leather instead of felt and did not come off in the distance they drove. My wife volunteered a felt ring box

The next day,  I met up with Mary and her daughter [whose car they were driving the day the ring was lost] and we took it for a ride. As I mentioned before, this road is extremely busy. I told the daughter that we would drive until the box comes off and then stop immediately before it gets hammered. Well, it came off in a quarter mile and was run over in the blink of an eye. Still good information as to the way it rolled, how far it rolled and the fact it stayed in the middle of the road. The area where the box came off had already been covered by me. I had also previously metal detected the road Mary lives on as well as her ditch area and a short distance on the main road. I had visually searched over a mile on this main highway in both directions.

I made the decision to give up the search and recommended they put this out on face book and hope for the best.  I left them disappointed I’m sure and headed home with my wife’s flatten ring box beside me. Mary stated several times how her ring box was the same color as the asphalt  and about 1\4 mile beyond the area of my ring box demise I noticed a little flat trash in the middle of the road. It was the same color as the asphalt! I thought..no way… yet I pulled over and walked back. I almost didn’t venture out to get it because it looked rusted and flat but just to be sure I did. When I touched it I felt cloth. This had to be it. I rushed back to Mary’s and showed her. It’s the right color,  she said,  yet how could it get that rusty? We pried it open with a craftsman screw driver  and inside was the bill of sale with her grandmother’s name!

All that was missing was the ring!!

With this find, I said, we now have a definite starting point and your ring can’t be far.  Luckily, the area was in front of a small business with a fair sized mowed lawn.  After, two hours of detecting the road side and ditch I finally had a small success. I found the band part of the ring with clear markings on the inside indicating the jeweler.

 

Now all I need to find was the diamond cluster!!

For another two days, I detected both sides of the road and as far as I could figure the cluster had been  thrown onto the lawn…  No Luck… I called it. Not the end results I [or Mary] had hoped.  However,  Mary now had the information as to where the ring went and what happened to it. Perhaps the cluster got caught up in a truck tire tread, or perhaps thrown into the woods …who knows. Mary has filed this with the police and perhaps someone, someday, will find it.

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ENGAGEMENT RING LOST JUST AFTER MARRIAGE PROPOSAL FOUND BY CRYSTAL COAST RING FINDERS, EMERALD ISLE, NC

  • from Emerald Isle (North Carolina, United States)
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Brandon called me to say just after proposing to his now fiancée Pacie, she had lost the engagement ring. Pacie explained she was using her hands while talking and didn’t realize the ring was missing until shortly afterwards.
I arrived a few minutes after the call and went to work after the search area was explained to me. It only took 1 pass until I received a very solid signal on my detector.
video courtesy of Kim Park Fessler
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Strathmere NJ Lost Tiffany Bracelet Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost Tiffany Bracelet Found at Deauville Inn – Strathmere Metal Detector Saves the Day

Meghan and her friends were enjoying a summer evening at the Deauville Inn in Strathmere, NJ.
The beachside party came alive with music and dancing during the popular Silent Disco event.
But things quickly changed when Meghan’s gold Tiffany bracelet snapped off and vanished into the sand.

Panic set in. Flashlights came out. Everyone searched the beach, digging and scanning the area carefully.
Despite all efforts, the lost Tiffany bracelet remained hidden beneath the soft sand. Meghan was heartbroken.
This wasn’t just jewelry—it was a sentimental piece with deep meaning.

After hours of frustration, Meghan turned to Ring Finders South Jersey for help.
She contacted me, a trusted Strathmere metal detector expert, known for successful recoveries at the Deauville Inn.
We met early the next morning, just behind the Inn where she had lost the bracelet.

The beach looked undisturbed. The tide had moved, and hopes were low.
But I was confident. With my professional-grade metal detector, I started scanning the area carefully.

Just minutes into the search, I heard a solid tone—the kind I know well.
A quick scoop into the sand, and there it was—the missing Tiffany bracelet, shining in the sunlight.

Meghan and her friend ran over, shocked and emotional. Their joy was overwhelming.
Cheers erupted from the beach. Smiles, tears, and hugs filled the moment.

What began as a fun night and ended in sadness was now a treasured memory again.
The lost Tiffany bracelet was back, thanks to expert metal detecting in Strathmere NJ.

If you ever lose a ring, bracelet, or necklace near the Deauville Inn, don’t give up.
Call Ring Finders South Jersey. A skilled Strathmere metal detector search can bring your lost treasure home.

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Lost white gold wedding ring, FOUND! Brigantine, New Jersey By Ringfinder Jeffrey Laag

  • from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)
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Tyler reached out explaining that he lost his wedding band while enjoying some family time on the beach. Tyler had placed his ring in the compartment of his beach chair while apllying sunscreen. Later in the day another family member began “packing up” to head home from the beach and folded the chair causing the ring to fall into the sand. While walking back from the beach Tyler realized what had happened and the group returned to where they were sitting and began searching for the ring with no success. They had charter boat reservations BUT Tyler and I communicated before he left for his reservation and he was able to send me the coordinates to where they were sitting. I normally do most of my assistance in Cape May County but I was available, and decided to take the 45 minute ride up to Brigantine. Once on the beach I followed my device to the coordinates that Tyler sent and recovered his ring in less than a minute. After recovering the ring I arranged an agreeable spot to leave the ring at Tylers rental and he had it back in his possession upon returning back from their charter. Another happy client!
Tylers review of service can be found below:
“After frantically searching for my lost wedding ring on the beach during vacation, I reached out to Jeff. Within no longer than 45 minutes of home dropping my location of where I lost my wedding ring, he arrived and had found it almost immediately. I can not thank him enough for finding very sentimental piece of jewelry. Can’t thank you enough Jeff! God Bless! 🙏”
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Lost wedding ring, FOUND! Marmora, NJ By Ringfinder Jeffrey Laag

  • from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)
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I was referred to Corey by fellow recovery expert Dave Milstead while he is on the mend from a recent medical procedure. Corey explained that he lost his wedding ring while playing with family members in the lake behind his grandparents vacation home. He estimated that the ring was in approx 5 ft of water. I made plans to meet up with Corey the following day. After arriving at the location I managed to recover Coreys ring in a few minutes, in about 5ft of water. Another happy client!
Coreys review of service:
“My wedding ring fell off in the lake while splashing around with my nephew’s. They felt bad even though it wasn’t their fault and so we searched around for it, but with no luck in the dark water and sandy bottom. Jeff came by a few days later and had the right equipment and experience to find it in under 5 minutes! He’s clearly good at what he does and can be trusted to find what you’ve lost! Give him a call if you find yourself in a similar situation. So happy to have my ring back! Thanks Jeff!”
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Wildwood Crest NJ Lost Engagement Ring Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Elizabeth put both engagement ring and wedding band on a towel. She went to apply sunscreen on her children.
She forgot that the rings were there and went to take the towel up the rings went flying into the sand. Elizabeth and her family
searched the surrounding area for the lost rings. They were able to find the wedding band, but the engagement ring was still missing.
That’s when she reached out to me and being just a town over, I headed there and a few sweeps with the metal detector
I was able to locate the engagement ring! They were able to enjoy the rest of their week in Wildwood Crest, NJ!

Elizabeth and her family were enjoying a beautiful beach day in Wildwood Crest, NJ when disaster struck. Before applying sunscreen to her children, Elizabeth placed both her engagement ring and wedding band on a towel to keep them safe. In the rush of taking care of the kids, she forgot the rings were there. When she lifted the towel, the rings flew into the sand.

Panic quickly set in.

The entire family began searching the area, hoping to spot the missing jewelry. After some time, they successfully found the wedding band, but the engagement ring was still lost in the soft beach sand. That’s when Elizabeth decided to call for professional help.

As a beach ring finder based just a town over, I was able to respond quickly. I arrived at the scene with my metal detector and, after asking a few quick questions to narrow down the search area, I began sweeping the sand.

It only took a few passes with my detector before I heard the tone I was hoping for.

Buried just under the surface was Elizabeth’s lost engagement ring, still sparkling and safe. The moment I returned the ring to her, the relief and joy on her face said it all.

Thanks to a quick response and reliable lost ring recovery, Elizabeth and her family were able to relax and enjoy the rest of their beach vacation.

If you’ve lost a ring or valuable item in the sand, don’t wait. Call  Ring Finders South Jersey today whether you’re in Wildwood Crest, Cape May, Avalon, Sea Isle City, Ocean City or anywhere along the South Jersey Shore, I’m here to help.

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Ring Found In Brownwood Lake, Paw Paw, MI

  • from Holland (Michigan, United States)
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Christine called me today at about 3 PM and by 5:30 I had found the ring.
Her sister and her were swimming in about 4 feet of water in Brownwood Lake, near Paw Paw.
It was their grandmothers ring which has to be over 70 years old.  Christine was given the ring and later she gave it to her sister when she got married.
The sister was wearing the ring when she lost it.
They had went out and bought a water metal detector and spent some time searching the water and finding just coins and fishing sinkers and lures.
She stood at the waters edge and pointed toward the dock on the other side of the lake and said that is the direction the ring was lost and in about 4 ft of water.
It took me about 5 minutes to find the ring.  I gave her the thumbs up when I found it and she just looked at me like “what are you trying to tell me”.  Major surprise when I handed her the ring.
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Tungsten Wedding Ring Lost In The Sand At Scarborough Beach State Park, Maine, Found With A Metal Detector

  • from Old Orchard Beach (Maine, United States)
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Just before 2:30pm, I received a call from Greg, the Park Manager, at Scarborough Beach State Park, in The Town of Scarborough, Maine. Greg told me that a gentleman had lost his wedding ring, earlier in the day. The person who had lost the wedding ring would be calling me and giving me the location, he thinks the ring was lost in. Greg had an idea and told me that the ring was lost just before the high tide line. With it now being 2:30pm, and high tide around 5:00pm, there wasn’t much time to waste. I told Greg I would leave my house, in Saco, Maine right now and be there very shortly, depending on the traffic. If I arrived at 3:00pm, that would give me approximately 1 1/2 hours to search, without having to worry about the waves and incoming tide.

Once I loaded my equipment in my vehicle, The Ring Finders Mobile, I left for Scarborough Beach State Park . As I was driving in, my phone went off, notifying me that I had a voicemail. At the next red light, I read the voicemail and it was from Ryan and he is the person that had lost the wedding ring. Here is the transcript of the voicemail,

“Hi, My name is Ryan and I was at Scarborough Beach State Park and they had given me your information. I lost my Wedding Ring on the beach today and they tell me you have incredible luck finding rings, so I was hoping to touch base. If you have a second and I’d like to let you know it’s a Tungsten Ring. I think it was Lost around the high tide line maybe a little bit more toward the waterside between the two of the lifeguard stands, um around that area. I can give you more information, if you can call me back at 207- ***-****, Thank you very much. …”

I immediately called Ryan back and told him I was on my way and I was just coming up on Funtown Splashtown USA, on Rt 1, in Saco. My estimated time of arrival was about 20 minutes. Ryan told me he was on his way home but would turn around and meet me there. Ryan told me that he went to SBST, to go surfing, for the day and had taken his wedding ring off and placed it in the beach bag. He didn’t want to lose his ring, out in the ocean, as he surfed. Ryan told me he believes he lost his ring, when after finishing up surfing, for the day, he was walking on the wet sand, to leave the State Park. As he was walking, he stopped to get his sunglasses, out of the bag. As he pulled the towel out, to get the sunglasses, he believes his ring fell out of the bag. Unfortunately, Ryan didn’t realize he had lost his ring, until he got home. He immediately drove back to SBSP and notified the lifeguards and Greg. That is when Greg called me.
Once I arrived at SBSP, the Lifeguards called Greg. Greg had me walk down towards the further lifeguard stand and he would meet me, between the two stands. Once I met up with Greg, he told me the ring should be in the area from where we were, to just past the lifeguard stand. As we were talking, Ryan approached us and Ryan confirmed the location to search. The tide was coming in fast and the waves were rushing up over the search area. We didn’t have long to search and I was already thinking of returning, tonight, to search as the tide was receding, around 6:00pm. I told Ryan to walk out as far out towards the incoming water and walk to where he thinks he took the towel and sunglasses, out of the bag. I would follow his path and then turn around and head back in the other direction, if I didn’t find the ring.
As Ryan started walking, I was right behind him. The waves were rushing up over the detectors coil and I knew we didn’t have much time. About a minute into the search, I received a target. The target was showing up on my screen as a ferrous target, so I didn’t dig it. Most likely a piece of a lobster trap or a bottle cap. We started back up searching and 3-4 minutes later, I received another target. This time it was a non ferrous target but it didn’t seem right. My detectors screen was telling me it was 7-9 inches deep and for being long for just 2 or 3 hours, the ring should not be that deep. The 38 on my screen was definitely in the tungsten range, so I dug the target. I always dig non ferrous targets, because you just never know. After a scoop of sand didn’t contain the target,bI dug another scoop of sand and dumped it to the side. Still no target. A third scoop and the target was out of the hole. I ran my fingers through the pile of wet sand and felt a ring. As I was pulling it out, Ryan saw it and said, “That’s it. That’s the Ring. You’re a lifesaver, you are incredible. Thank you “ No problem, I love doing this.
Thankfully Ryan knew where he had pulled the contents, out of his beach bag and he was pretty spot on. This is why it’s important to meet the client, at the location, whenever possible. Trying to describe an area, over the phone makes it just a little more difficult because what the client described, may not be what I see. Another advantage is the time factor. As soon as Greg called, I left to go search. Being retired allows me to just get up and leave. This is a major reason why I didn’t become The Ring Finders of Maine while still working. I would not be able to just up and leave work, unless I was looking to be fired. As I always say Time Is Of The Essence and this search was no exception. The longer an item is missing, in a public location, the ocean, etc, the more difficult it will be to recover the ring. Thankfully Greg and Ryan contacted me extremely quickly and everything worked out.
I am so thankful and happy that Ryan has his Wedding Ring back on his finger. Seeing the smile on Ryan’s face is such a great feeling. I have the best job in the world ❤️🙏

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