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Lost Platinum & Diamonds Engagement Ring at Lanikai Beach…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)
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This ring find began when I got a call from Avery who was on vacation from Orange County, California and enjoying the day at Lanikai Beach.  So her mom Julia had taken off her rings to apply sunscreen on her and her sister Kindle.  When she finished and moved to another area on the beach they must have fallen out of her dress.  I told them I would pack my gear and head over but they had already left the beach.  They turned around and decided they would wait at the beach for me so they could show the area to hunt.  Lanikai is quite an extensive beach.  When I arrived I was blessed to get the first spot near the beach access as a car was leaving.  That never happens!  Since losing the ring earlier in the day the tide had come up and the area was now wet but the surf was calm.  Julia drew a box in the sand and I started a grid search.  No ring.  She called Kindle & Avery over and they thought I should be hunting more to the North.  I started way farther down the beach and worked my way back.  Found a brand new nickel which I thought would be the ring.  Then finally in wet sand I got a nice #7 on the Manticore.  In one scoop there was Julia’s stunning ring in the scoop with a huge diamond glistening in the sunlight.  She was obviously overwhelmed,  I think she was holding back tears.  There were two more rings in this loss but an expanding grid search they never came up.  I went all the way to the waters edge and low tide mark but no luck.  We guess those may have been eyeballed by someone earlier in the day as Julia and her girls went to a different area of the beach before they realized the rings were gone.  They are platinum with diamonds around one of them if someone can come forward with them that would be awesome.  Julia was obviously pleased to have her diamond ring back on her finger.  Aloha to Julia, Avery & Kindle!

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Lost Wedding Ring in Waikiki Beach

  • from Waikīkī Beach (Hawaii, United States)
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Lost Wedding Ring Found in Waikiki Beach

It all started when I got a call from Karla and Harvey about Harvey’s lost wedding band at Waikiki Beach. Knowing that Waikiki is a heavily searched area for metal detecting, I called Karla, Harvey’s partner, to gather more details. I wanted to plan my day carefully because time and conditions matter when there’s surf and other elements that com into play.

When I arrived at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Karla met me and walked me down to where she, Harvey, and their kids had been sitting. We pinpointed the general area where Harvey believed he’d lost the ring. I asked Harvey if he’d be willing to jump in the water with me to help narrow down the search. He agreed.

I fired up my XP Deus II detector, suited up, and waded out with Harvey to the reef where he thought he’d dropped it. I started a systematic grid search, pulling up nickels, pennies, fake chains—everything except his ring. After hours of searching in the choppy tide, I decided it was too challenging to continue, so I let Harvey know I’d come back the next morning.

Early the next morning, I packed my gear, headed back to Waikiki, and retraced my steps. I focused on the area Harvey described, but again, came up empty after hours of searching. I texted Harvey to let him know I hadn’t found the ring and needed to spend some time with my family. But I assured him I’d return.

The following morning, I repeated my routine—gear packed, car parked at the Royal Hawaiian—and decided to follow my gut instinct. I shifted my search to a different part of the beach, noticing more reef in this area. That made sense, given the conditions.

While scanning the reef shelf, I got a strong signal. Mask and snorkel on, I dove down, held onto the reef, and started digging. First scoop—still there. Second scoop—still there. Third scoop—and suddenly, I felt the ring slide onto my finger.

Holding my fist close to my mask in the murky water, I saw a beautiful 14-karat ring lined with diamonds. I surfaced and shouted, “I found it!” Curious beachgoers gathered around, and I explained that it was a lost wedding ring from a couple of days ago, now found. Everyone cheered—what an amazing feeling!

But Harvey and his family were no longer at Waikiki Beach. They’d moved on to Aulani, the Disney hotel on the other side of the island. I called Harvey and asked if we could meet.

I packed up, drove out to Aulani, parked in the valet, and waited. When Harvey walked down to meet me, I handed him his ring—he had no idea I’d found it. The joy and relief on his face were priceless.

Thank you, Karla and Harvey, for allowing me to be part of this special recovery. What was lost is now found. Another successful recovery—and a reminder that sometimes, persistence and instinct make all the difference.

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Lost wedding ring

  • from Waikīkī Beach (Hawaii, United States)
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Lost Wedding Ring at Waimea Bay — Found!

I got a text from Raymond about a lost wedding ring at Waimea Bay — his wife’s diamond ring. He explained that Reia had tucked her ring safely into her shorts pocket while enjoying the day at the beach, but when she checked later, it was gone.

They both went back to search the beach but couldn’t find it. That’s when they reached out to me. Raymond sent over photos and a description of the ring, along with the best details he could remember about where they’d been on the sand.

I told them I’d head down to the beach early the next morning and give it my best shot. When I arrived, the beach was already filling up with morning visitors, but in the area they’d described, there were only about 20 to 30 people — perfect conditions to start searching.

I got to work right away, carefully grid-searching the area with my metal detector. After about an hour and a half, though, I began to wonder if I might be searching in the wrong place. Sometimes memories of where something was lost can be tricky, especially on a wide-open beach like Waimea.

So I decided to try a different section, just to be sure. After about 20 minutes, I heard a great tone in my headphones — a promising sound. I dug a scoop and sifted through the sand, and there it was: a beautiful gold band with a diamond shining in the sun!

I held it high in the air, and the beachgoers around me cheered and clapped — “What was lost is now found!” Some even came over to take a closer look at the recovered ring, excited to see a happy ending right there on the beach.

That evening, I called Raymond and confirmed that I had indeed found Reia precious wedding ring. We met up shortly afterward so I could return it to them.

I’m always grateful to be part of these reunions — bringing a piece of someone’s story back to them is such a privilege. Thank you, Raymond and Reia , for trusting me to help.

Another successful recovery — mission accomplished!

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Lost Sentimental Gold & Silver Bracelets at Ulua Lagoon Ko Olina…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)
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This Bracelet hunt began when I got a text from Fahema who lives on Oahu.  She asked, “Aloha, may you please help me find my bracelets that i lost in Ko’ Olina?  It would be greatly appreciated.”  Fahema wasn’t positive, but imagined the only place could be in Ulua Lagoon as she took a dip to cool off after playing volleyball with friends.  She had placed them in her pocket before swimming and a short time after coming ashore she noticed they both were gone.  I warned her that a snorkeler could probably see them in the clear water but hopefully the over night high tide would cover them in silt.  The area she swam in was about 50 by 25 yards in the water so I fired up the Manticore and started a grid search.  I just hunted this beach the past weekend so it was fairly sterile.  About 20 minutes into the search I got a screaming high tone in thigh deep water and in one scoop there was the Silver Bracelet in the scoop.  I marked the spot with my scoop and yelled to Fahema to come get that one while I continued the search.  I continued out to the deep side of the search then turned around for the next leg.  When I got to the spot where the Silver Bracelet was found I got a nice but growling low tone.  It took two scoops but I was relieved to see the Gold Bracelet in the scoop.  I cupped it in my hand and walked ashore to where Fahema was relaxing.  I told her to open her hand so I could do a drop.  She was obviously relieved to see the most precious of the two in her hand.  Mission accomplished.  Smiles & hugs and much Aloha to Fahema!

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Lost Fancy Silver Ring at 4 Seasons Ko Olina Resort…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)
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This ring find began while I was on a Friday afternoon hunt at 4 Seasons lagoon.  Marissa & her father on vacation from South  Carolina approached me and the look on their face was “Can you help?”  I asked did you lose something and Marissa said she did a Fancy silver ring in the shallow water of the lagoon.  They pointed out the area and I began the search.  After about 20 minutes with no recovery they said “thanks for trying.”  I was like, “no hang on the beast isn’t going to miss a silver ring!”  I expanded out the grid search towards the South and on that line I got a screaming high tone and in one scoop there was Marissa’s Fancy Silver ring in the scoop.  Marissa came over and said “can I hug you and thank you so very much.”  Another vacation back on track.  Aloha to Marissa!

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Lost Tungsten Wedding Band at Aulani Lagoon Ko Olina Resort…FOUND!!!

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This ring find began when I got a voicemail from Tim who lives on Oahu and was staying at the Aulani with family.  I was in lagoon 3 but no one answered so I had to leave.  When I got nearly home Tim returned my call.  I was going to try Saturday morning but the forecast was horrible so I changed to Sunday AM.  Tim told me the ring was lost straight down from the chapel in chest deep water.  The morning tide was just right.  About 20 minutes into the hunt I finally got a nice tone on the Manticore and on the second scoop there was Tim’s ring in the scoop.  I didn’t know he had been watching me from the shore and when I finished showering up he approached me and identified himself.  I thought “Wow” this is awesome I don’t have to call and coordinate a return.  Tim was obviously overjoyed with the recovery.  Aloha to Tim!

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Lost White Gold Wedding Band at Paradise Cove Beach…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)
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This ring find began last month when I was contacted by Robbie from Woodbury, Minnesota.  While enjoying the waters of Paradive Cove lagoon his White Gold Wedding Band fell off and disappeared in waist deep water.  Like the other Ko Olina lagoons the sand is so soft rings just disappear.  After a bit of confusion as to who was trying to contact me, Robby contacted me by phone to coordinate the hunt.  I agreed to go after work Friday 18 April with ideal surf & tide conditions. When I arrived it started to pour down rain but I’m in the water so not a problem.  I was just hoping the sun would come back out to warm me up.  Surely it did and the hunt became that much more pleasant.  Robby sent me a pin drop of the estimated location but I decided since I had a few hours I would start on the South end and work Northward.  I found a few coins and two little girl bling rings.  Then in waist deep water I got a nice tone on the Manticore and in one scoop there was Robby’s White Gold Wedding band in the scoop.  I immediately went to my car to text Robby a pic and he confirmed the recovery.  His pin drop was spot on the location.  That was a first.  Most are way off! Robby got his ring today in the mail and sent me a “Shaka & a Smile”.  Aloha to Robby!

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Lost Gold & Diamonds Custom Signet Ring at Kahanamoku Lagoon Waikiki…FOUND!!!

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This ring find began when I got a call from Nai who lives on the North Shore of Oahu and was enjoying the day at Hilton Hawaiian Village Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon.  While carrying his baby daughter in waist deep water he noticed his wife Zhelle’s ring he had been wearing went missing.  He knew the exact area but the water was very murky where he was looking and he could not find it. I told Nai I would be there in about 15-20 minutes depending on traffic.  Thankfully, he had a spot reserved for me to park as it was totally packed.  When I arrived Nai & his lovely wife Zhelle met me in the parking lot and walked me over to the area to hunt.  I wasn’t 10 feet in and got a nice tone…darn it was a nickel.  I walked out to the end of the first grid line and turned around two steps and boom target screaming in the Manticore.  It took a few scoops to get the target in the scoop but when I finally did Wow, what a beautiful ring it was.  Nai and all their friends were so grateful and gave many thanks.  So happy to help!  Aloha to Nai & Zhelle!

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Lost Yellow Gold Wedding Band at Waimanalo Beach…FOUND!!!

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This ring find began when I got a text from Jake saying he lost his yellow Gold Wedding Band at Waimanalo Beach while playing football in the sand.  I had just arrived home from a doc’s appointment so I grabbed my gear and checked google maps.  32 minutes to the beach.  I texted Jake I was on the way.  They were on the beach just after exiting the beach access path.  Jake drew a grid in the sand and it was huge.  I asked if he could narrow it down a bit to the most probable area.  What a relief.  I started down the first leg of the grid.  No targets.  As I turned to start the next leg I got a booming tone on the beast.  One scoop ring found!  Elapsed time under a minute.  Cheers rang out from Jake’s friends and family.  It’s not always this easy.  Aloha to Jake.  Out of the dog house!

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Lost Yellow & Rose Gold with Diamond Wedding Ring at Na’ia Lagoon Ko Olina Resort…FOUND!!!

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This ring find began the day after Christmas 2024 when Randall who was on vacation from Los Osos, California and staying at the Marriott Beach Club, for the holidays, saw me metal detecting in the waters of Na’ia Lagoon and said he had just lost his ring while snorkeling in deeper waters of the lagoon.  Another tourist tried looking but the area was fairly silty with low visibility.  Winter season surf really silts up Na’ia Lagoon so I told him when the visibility returned I would put my scuba gear on and hunt for his ring.  He showed me a rather well marked by buoys area and I logged that in my notes for later reference.  I had brought my scuba gear to the lagoon several times but it was always low visibility until Saturday 29 March 2025.  I went into the water in scuba gear and laid my bright orange rope on the bottom in the sand & coral as my grid line.  Thankfully only a few minor targets in this area.  I had to go out over the coral rubble areas as that was also part of the search area.  After about 10 minutes of hunting I got a loud unusual tone over the coral rubble.  I waved my hand abruptly over the coral to blast away the sand and Randall’s beautiful ring and a Lincoln cent came into view.  No wonder the tone was so weird.  I grabbed them both and secured them away.  I finished the dive looking elsewhere in the lagoon and found one more rather corroded junk ring.  I texted a picture to Randall in California to confirm.  The ring was opened up this morning and Randall sent me a Shaka!  Aloha to Randall!  Sorry it took three months but you have to be safe on scuba!

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