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LOST GOLD WEDDING RING IN RIVER NEAR BREVARD, NC….FOUND!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)

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!”

Diamond stud earring found in Denver back yard

  • from Denver (Colorado, United States)
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.
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

  • from Denver (Colorado, United States)
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

Lost Ring in Strawberry Plains

  • from Knoxville (Tennessee, United States)

Lee had a problem that started with a simple afternoon of yard work. After losing some weight recently, his ring had become noticeably loose on his finger. While working outside on a hot, sweaty day, the ring finally slipped off and disappeared somewhere in the grass.
Lee decided to try finding it himself and rented a metal detector. Unfortunately, his yard turned out to be full of metal objects, and the detector was constantly giving signals. After searching without any luck, Lee went online and discovered TheRingFinders.com. He gave me a call, hoping I could help.
I headed over to his house and started searching the yard. It didn’t take long at all—about 10 minutes later, I got the signal I was looking for and pulled Lee’s ring from the grass!
Another ring recovered and another happy customer. Sometimes having the right equipment—and knowing how to use it—makes all the difference.
I’m glad Lee reached out before that ring became a permanent part of his yard!

Ring Lost At Beach Recovered By Metal Detecting, Falmouth, Massachusetts

  • from West Falmouth (Massachusetts, United States)

12 August 2026.

Dianne called this morning to ask if I could search for her ring that she lost in the water at the beach two days ago, on Monday.  She was referred to me by fellow Ring Finder Luke who lives on the outer Cape.  After I got some basic information from her about the loss we arranged to meet at the beach at 4 PM.  This would be about an hour before low tide, roughly in the same part of the tidal cycle as when she lost her ring.

When we met at the beach, Dianne showed me an AI-generated picture of a ring similar to hers.  Her ring was a beautiful engagement ring that she’d received some 31 years ago from her fiancé (and now husband).  It was her intention to pass it on to her daughter, and she naturally was quite upset.  She described how the ring slipped from her finger when she was blind-sided by a sizeable wave in chest-deep water.  She had slimmed down recently, so the ring was loose, and she actually felt it slide right off her finger when the wave hit.  Fortunately she and her son, who was accompanying her, were able to constrain the area where the ring dropped, not far from a rock jetty.

I headed into the water and made a pair of swaths through the likely area of the drop, working in- and off-shore out to neck-deep water.  The waves were a bit troublesome but I generally was able to keep my footing.  Each of a couple of good-sounding targets had me ready to declare victory, but they proved to be aluminum pop-tops from beer cans (the scourge of detectorists!).  I went ashore for some further consultation, then moved west just outside the ‘prime’ area.  Within a swath and a half I had a nice clean signal that proved to be Dianne’s ring.  I left some gravel in the scoop with the ring, waded ashore, and asked Dianne if she could find anything among the debris.  It took her a bit of time poking around before she found the ring, but the suspense and the final ‘reveal’ were great fun to see!

We wrapped up with conversation with Dianne’s family, who’d arrived to see the search, and with a promise from Dianne to get that pretty ring sized.  A nice ending to the day!

Dianne’s beautiful ring.

Celebrating success!

Lost 14K Gold Bracelet Recovered in Novato, California

  • from Stinson Beach (California, United States)

I received a call to search for a 14K gold bracelet lost in a hillside backyard in Novato, California in August 2026. The caller had searched several times themselves, ordered a metal detector and attempted a search, and then received some advice that “there might be professionals out there!”

After reviewing the property, the most likely locations were the hillside where lots of material and plant debris were moved, and along a fence at the property boundary where hay was thrown to goats.

After about an hour and fifteen minutes, I searched along a wooden staircase along the hillside. The bracelet had fallen under the stairs and I was able to reach under and recover it! The owner was extremely happy as this was an heirloom item from their grandmother.

14K gold bracelet recovered in Novato, California by RingFinder Laura Peters Schoichet

Lost Ring Ocean City NJ Found by Ring Finders South Jersey

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)

Lost Wedding Band Found in the Surf at Ocean City, New Jersey, LOST A RING CALL NOW! 215-850-0188. Ringfinderssouthjersey.com

Losing a wedding band can turn a fun beach day into a stressful experience.

That happened recently in Ocean City, New Jersey, when a wedding ring disappeared in the surf.

The ring slipped from its owner’s hand while he was playing football in the water.

He searched for the wedding band but could not locate it beneath the waves.

With the tide moving and visibility limited, finding the ring became increasingly difficult.

That is when he reached out to us for help recovering his lost wedding band.

We understood how important this ring was and responded as quickly as possible.

We arrived in Ocean City about 20 minutes after receiving the call.

After discussing where the ring was lost, we began planning a careful search.

Our goal was to cover the suspected area systematically rather than search randomly.

We started a thorough grid search across the section of surf where the ring disappeared.

A grid search helps ensure the recovery area receives organized and consistent coverage.

Beach conditions can make searches challenging, especially when waves constantly move sand across the ocean floor.

Patience and a methodical approach are essential when searching for valuable jewelry in the surf.

We continued working through the search area while carefully checking each signal.

Then, the search produced exactly what everyone hoped to see.

The lost wedding band was found in the surf at Ocean City, New Jersey.

What started as a frustrating loss quickly turned into a memorable recovery.

The owner was thrilled to have his wedding ring safely back on his hand.

There were plenty of smiles as the successful search came to an end.

Recovering a wedding band is especially rewarding because these rings often carry deep personal meaning.

A wedding ring represents far more than its material value.

It can represent a relationship, a milestone, and years of memories shared together.

That is why every lost ring recovery matters.

If you lose a wedding band or other jewelry in the Ocean City surf, act quickly.

Remembering the approximate location can provide valuable information during a recovery search.

Details about where you were standing, swimming, or playing can also help narrow the area.

Beach conditions can change quickly, so contacting a recovery specialist sooner can be beneficial.

This Ocean City wedding band recovery ended with the best possible result.

A lost ring was recovered, a stressful situation was resolved, and everyone left smiling.

It was a great ending to the day in Ocean City, New Jersey.

If your wedding ring goes missing at the beach, do not give up hope.

A careful, organized search may help bring your special piece of jewelry home again.

Gold Ring Found in Calgary Park

  • from Calgary (Alberta, Canada)

It was a Friday and a wedding day photo shoot. At the end, the gift from his in-laws was gone, two hours after receiving it. It was in the grass but that is not a problem.   Watch the video for the whole story.

 

 

LOST LARGE GOLD NUGGET RING IN CHARLOTTE, NC…FOUND!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)

Another successful ring recovery in the books!!!

I received a call from this gentleman that he had lost is big gold ring in a sticker bush while tossing something over the fence at his storage unit. He tired to find it himself and was unable to get past the thorns.

I told him I would be there right after work today. Made the drive over and within 5 mins found his gold ring on the ground under the bush and mixed with some dead thorn leaves from the bush.

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 121 total!

Ring count for 2026: 117 (26 – recoveries/1 – return)

GOLD – 30(21 – recoveries/1 – return)
GOLD/STAINLESS – 1
PLATNIUM – 4 (4-recoveries)
SILVER – 26
TUNGSTEN – 4 (1-recovery)
TITANIUM – 1
JUNK – 47
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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!”

LOST HUGE GOLD RING IN POND NEAR MAXTON, NC….FOUND!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)

Received a call from this gentleman last night about him losing a big gold ring!

Story goes, he was fishing at a highway pond/revisor and when he casted, the ring flew off and into about 2-2.5 feet of water but got swallowed up by the sandy bottom. He and his buddy jumped in trying to find it with no luck and Brian said he would find someone with equipment to come find it. He searched via ChatGPT and it told him to go to Gold Finders where he found me!

We agreed to meet up today after I got off work.

Drove down, met him at the spot, jumped in the water and scanned around. Found three cans then BOOM his big gold ring!

HE WAS SO EXCITED!! He took to IG and recorded a video of me in the water, full gear and his ring!

Love theringfinders.com page and helping folks get their priceless items back!!

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 120 total!

Ring count for 2026: 106 (24 – recoveries/1 – return)

GOLD – 27 (19 – recoveries/1 – return)
GOLD/STAINLESS – 1
PLATNIUM – 4 (4-recoveries)
SILVER – 24
TUNGSTEN – 4 (1-recovery)
TITANIUM – 1
JUNK – 41
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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!”