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Lost Gold Ring at Oval Beach, Saugatuck, MI Found
I received a text from Tom Townsend who is my brother-in-law and a fellow Ring Finder. He got a text from Nicklos whose girlfriend, Maya, had lost a gold ring with sentimental significance. Because of bad weather and high waves, Tom was unable to get out that weekend so he reached out to me on Monday morning asking if I would be willing to search. My brother, Rich, and I were already heading out to detect that morning. Since Oval Beach was on the way to New Buffalo, our detecting destination, we agreed to make that stop. I texted Tom and he was happy to hear this and sent a screenshot of the location where it was believed to have been lost. We started our search and looked for approximately 15 minutes when, Dave, another Ring Finder contacted by the client, showed up. Dave said we were searching between the wrong buoys but now there were 3 of us, so Lets Go Find That Ring! We headed into the water in the appropriate area and my very first target was Maya’s gold ring. Tom and I meet with Maya the next day to return her family ring. It was such a joy meeting Maya, talking with her and of course, reuniting her with her precious ring! Thank you Tom for another seek and find opportunity. 
Diamond Ring Recovered from Geneva Lake (Wisconsin)
70 Days Lost
July 4th, 2026. The United States of America was busy celebrating its 250th anniversary with parades, cookouts, and family gatherings. Mitchell and Abigail were no different. They came to Lake Geneva to be with family, fellowship around the table, and simply have some fun as a newly engaged couple. But this day brought a loss they were not expecting.
Abigail cooled off that day with a jump in Geneva Lake. She swam a handful of strokes toward a floating trampoline and switched to doggy paddling. And this is when her beautiful diamond engagement ring slipped off her finger and was lost in the muck below.
And it would stay lost for 70 days.
Mitch texted me on July 6th, “My fiancé’s engagement ring came off while jumping in Lake Geneva… I’m curious if you would be able to help…”
I wasted no time getting to the site, and met up with Mitch’s mother the evening of July 6th. She shared the story, and I donned my diving gear to make my first attempt to find the ring. Little did I know it would take five more diving sessions over 70 days, the retrieval of hundreds of metal items from the lake, and nearly 9 hours of diving to find Abigail’s engagement ring.
Although I have hundreds of hours diving in the shallow waters of Geneva Lake, this particular spot was my most difficult. The seaweed, after a summer of growth, was tall and thick. The silt at the bottom stirred up almost instantly and clouded any visibility I might have had. The area between the pier and the floating trampoline was large. And then there was the trash: pull tabs, beer cans, and coins; there were sinkers and fishing lures, pier bolts and washers; boat parts, including a steering wheel, a rear-view mirror, and safety lights; a thermometer, glasses, sunglasses, a dog bowl. There was only one way to find the ring… keep digging.
I went back as often as I could: July 11, July 21, August 15, September 5, September 12. I spent about 1.5 to 2 hours each time, digging up the aforementioned “treasures.”
Mel Fisher, the famous treasure hunter, spent 17 years searching for the famous sunken Spanish treasure ship the Atocha (Nuestra Señora de Atocha). The mother lode, found in 1985, is estimated to be worth around 400 million. He had a slogan that he repeated every day, “Today’s the day!”
On the morning of September 12th, this phrase echoed in my mind as I ate breakfast and thought about my search strategy. I knew the math was in my favor. Every piece of metal I removed got me closer to zero metal targets in my search zone. The more I looked, the more ground I would cover. I would eventually land on top of the ring, and I thought, Today’s the day!
The weather was pleasant that Saturday as I narrated into my GoPro the thoughts on the day’s search. My final line was… “We’ve just got to keep persevering.” About 30 minutes later, I was able to add my post-video commentary, “We did it… I’m so relieved.. What a day! Thank you, Lord. This is the Day!”
And so the ring was found… but how to surprise Mitch and Abigail?
It’s helpful to add that over these 70 days I never actually met Mitch or Abigail. We texted and talked on the phone, but no face-to-face meetings, which gave me a fun idea. What if I could surprise them?
So instead of calling them and sharing the good news, I called Mitch’s mother to set up the surprise reveal. After a few phone calls, the plan was in place: Mitch and Abigail were asked to drive from their home near Milwaukee, WI to Lake Geneva, WI because Mitch’s parents needed to tell them something in person. They were reassured it was good news, but they needed to hear it in person: “Could they come?” Mitch and Abigail might have been a bit perturbed to receive such a short-term request on a Saturday morning, but they agreed to make the 45-minute drive.
On my end, I decided to write a short, somewhat cryptic poem, glue it to a palm-sized box with the ring inside, and then just show up at Mitch’s parents’ home to present the mystery package. Remember, they had never met me, so I was just some random guy, delivering a small, mysterious package.
After I arrived, Mitchell and Abigail came out together. The curious, maybe slightly uncomfortable, looks on their faces just added to the moment. I presented Abigail the box and asked her to read the poem aloud. She read:
Seventy days
In a watery grave
Yet hope remained
And efforts stayed
Our shared joy doubles
As the time draws near
When two become one
“Stop…” Abigail paused
And then she opened the box and her ring peered back from a cotton pillow. “Ohhhh….. Stop,” Abigail continued, and Mitchell came in for a hug.
Mitch: “I never thought I would see it again.”
Abigail: “I’ve felt naked without it.”
Mitch: “Wow. It’s unbelievable!”
The search was finally over, the ring returned, the thanks given. What a joy to be able to help people like Mitch and Abigail! If you or someone you know has lost a phone, ring, or other jewelry item, please call. The smiles I enjoy when returning lost items are one of the best parts of what I do.
Trash Removed from the Lake:
Bachelorette Party Saved!!! – Found Ring
I SAVED THE BACHELORETTE PARTY!!! 😃
I never thought I’d get to say that, but that’s exactly what happened when Madeline called me yesterday with an emergency.
The girls had come back from a boat ride the evening before, and when they got to the house, they decided to run into the Gulf and do a big swan dive. Madeline got the dive down pat… but unfortunately, her class ring did not make it out of the Gulf with her!
It’s a University of Texas at Austin ring, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Needless to say, she certainly didn’t want to leave it behind.
Luckily, she called me the next morning. I came out and talked with her about where she thought she had entered the water, and with a full audience of bachelorettes watching from the beach, I began my search.
I started with a pass in the Gulf where I thought she might have first entered the water, but it wasn’t there. I then moved up onto the beach, searching the area where the waves were breaking, thinking she might have dropped it when she stood up and walked out.
Still nothing.
I began a deeper search, thinking the ring may have gone flying when she hit the water during her swan dive. At that point, I started to worry that she might not know exactly where she had entered the Gulf in the dark the night before.
But I needn’t have worried.
A few feet later, I heard that beautiful gold tone in my headphones. 🎯
With the entire bridal party watching from the beach, I gently scooped up her ring. One of the girls even said she could see it shining through my scoop from way up on the beach!
Everyone came rushing down the beach, cheering, and Madeline started to cry. Through the tears, she told me it was the “best day ever.” ❤️
Now THAT is a great review!
Thank you again, Madeline, for trusting me with something so special. I’m glad I was able to save the bachelorette party — and even happier that you got your ring back! 🧡
Lost ring recovered from dog walk
I had a call the other day from a lady who had lost her grandmothers wedding ring. Her grandmother was married in 1950, so this was a very special ring.
We met on her dog walk, which was a wooded track with lots of undergrowth each side. the walk was probably quarter of a mile, so quite a search. The track was surprisingly not too trashy, but as with most ring searches, they are normally on the surface, so a detuned detector was necessary.
After nearly two hours of searching, we were nearing the end of the track, and we were both beginning to feel the hope of finding the ring was fading. But then, a beautiful clear tone was delivered! A quick brush aside with my foot of some leaf litter, and there it was, a very nice gold ring smiling at me.
Another very happy and emotional owner of a very special lost ring now recovered.
Sea Isle City NJ Lost iPhone Found by Ring Finders South Jersey
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Sea Isle City, NJ Lost Phone Recovered From 4 Inches Under the Sand
A phone can disappear incredibly fast on a sandy beach.
One minute it is in your hand, pocket, or next to your beach chair. The next minute, it can be buried beneath the sand and nearly impossible to see.
That was the situation Caitlin faced during a beach day in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
A Beach Search Comes Up Empty
Caitlin and her friends realized that her phone was missing and began searching the beach themselves.
They looked around the area but couldn’t find it.
Searching for a small electronic device in loose beach sand can be challenging. Once an item gets covered with even a few inches of sand, it may be completely hidden from view.
While they were trying to figure out what to do next, another beachgoer recommended John at Ring Finders South Jersey.
That recommendation ended up saving the day.
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Caitlin contacted me, and I made the trip to the beach.
I arrived approximately 20 minutes after being contacted.
After getting the details about where Caitlin believed the phone had been lost, I began working the area with a systematic grid search.
The goal was simple: methodically cover the suspected area rather than repeatedly searching the same spots.
It didn’t take long.
I received a signal from beneath the sand and started checking the target.
Then came the good news.
The phone was approximately four inches beneath the sand.
The search was successful, and Caitlin’s phone was recovered.
Why Calling Quickly Can Help
Beach conditions are constantly changing. People walk across the sand, beach chairs move, wind shifts loose sand, and tides can alter the area near the water.
That’s why I recommend contacting a professional lost-item recovery service as soon as you realize something is missing.
Whether you’ve lost a cell phone, wedding ring, engagement ring, jewelry, watch, keys, or another valuable item, don’t assume it’s gone forever.
A systematic search with professional metal detecting equipment may be able to locate it.
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Every recovery presents different challenges, but the approach remains the same: listen carefully to the person who lost the item, determine the most likely search area, and methodically work the location.
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Fun Family Day at the Beach also Has Lost Wedding Band. Found the Next Morning
Anthony and his family spent a fun-filled day on Emerald Isle beach, where he tucked his gold wedding band into the pocket of a beach chair. After enjoying the sun and sand, they packed up their belongings and returned to their lodging. Later, when they discovered the ring was missing, Anthony reached out to Crystal Coast Ring Finders. The next morning, I set out to search for it. With his clear description of where the kids had played and the chairs had been set up, I powered on my gear and began scanning the area. Luckily, I headed straight to the spot where the ring was buried just beneath the sandy surface.
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Clemmons, NC – Wedding band lost exercising in park.
On Monday 09/14/2026 I received notification from my daughter that a local resident was appealing for assistance locating her husbands ring on a social media site. Described as lost while exercising in a park.
I contacted Mrs. Brown and explained I was a short distance from the park and would be glad to assist in the search. I also warned her to not share too many specifics online because it was lost in a public place. Explaining it was in a heavy traffic area and time was of the essence I assured her I would be on-site immediately following a meeting I had already committed to.
Arrived at the park after 8:00 and darkness had set in. I immediately realized that no lighting was in this area so I geared up with my headlamp and a spare light in my pocket “just in case”. Walking towards the trail entrance I scanned beside of the paved sidewalk in case he had dropped in this area. I had many strong shallow signals and each time found where others had dropped fishing weights. When I entered the trailhead I began scanning left of the trail approximately 50 yards into woods. It became even darker because trees blocked star and moonlight. Approaching a park bench I recalled her description of his workout that he would stop to do push-ups. This area looked to be where he may stop to do push-ups. I searched around the bench and approximately four feet off trail I had a strong signal. Looking closer I discovered a black and gold ring.
I texted Mrs. Brown asking if she could describe the ring and she replied with a photo. Whoo-hoo, ring found in 30 minutes. I made her aware by texting a photo and she immediately called me overjoyed and saying “I cannot believe you found it”. We made arrangements to meet the next day. She was not going to tell her husband so it could be a surprise.
I met with Mrs. Brown and she was very happy and could not stop looking at the ring. Her husband as of this writing is still not aware of the recovery and hopefully we will get an update in comments of how the reveal pans out.
Thank you for entrusting me to find your husbands treasure. Although this recovery didn’t cause to much exercise for me I did get some steps in.
WEDDING RING RETURNED – Roundhill VA.
VOLLEY BALL FUN – It only took about six months, but this customer finally reached out to me after finding me on ChatGPT of all things! Went out to his location in Roundhill, Virginia, and he explained to me that he was playing volleyball with his son when the ring flew out of his hand last year. They searched for hours, even after borrowing a metal detector, they couldn’t find it.
Quick start and quick ending: after about 30 seconds with the detector, his ring was found!
Very happy man and I know his wife was thrilled to see the ring back on his finger.
PS… I didn’t need to shovel! The ring still was about a quarter of an inch below the surface! Pending face photo.
Ring Recovered from Water in Lake Geneva, WI
A Friend in Need
Lake Geneva, WI, once dubbed the Newport (RI) of the West in the late 19th century, has a rich history and many charming features, drawing both tourists and residents. Some come for the shopping, the restaurants, and the small-town atmosphere. Others come for work or strong schools. It’s no surprise the lake itself, Geneva Lake, is the main attraction, the magnet, the reason people come to the area.
And surrounding this beautiful lake is a 21+ mile lake path that the public has enjoyed for hundreds of years. It began as a simple footpath for Native Americans to travel and hunt between villages. In the 1870s, it evolved into a workman and estate trail before finally becoming a legal right-of-way in the late 19th century. It was during this final stage, in 1894, that a piece of land was donated to the city of Lake Geneva to build a park and library.
And this is where my story begins.
On August 25th, 2026, Susan left me a voicemail. “I’m calling in regards to hopefully you helping to find a piece of lost jewelry near the shoreline at one of the spots in Lake Geneva.” After talking with Susan, I learned that a friend of theirs had lost a special ring in the lake, near the front of Library Park. This historic lakepath is now a concrete sidewalk with open views of the water and benches for sitting and enjoying the space.
In front of one of these benches, somewhere in the shallow water, sat a ring for nearly a month. The ring was accidentally thrown into the water by a friend. I met with Susan and Randy to see what I could do. They contacted me on behalf of a friend, hoping I could find it with my metal detector. Could I find it?
It was a cool morning, around 6:30 am, when we met. I listened to their story, and as I got in the water, Randy pointed me in the right direction. The seaweed was thick in this shallow area, and there were many rocky sections that could easily hide a ring. I searched in a grid pattern for nearly an hour and found only trash and a few coins. At this point, I was getting quite cold, and my pouch was full of heavy trash. I decided to take a break, dump all the trash from my pouch, and rethink the search. Although I wore my full-length wetsuit, Randy saw I was chilled and offered to get me a coffee. I brushed it off, not wanting to impose on him, but his kindness insisted, and off he went.
In the meantime, I sat on the bench with Susan, talking about the situation and how it was thrown into the water… and then I had an idea.
I got up and picked up three small stones, felt their weight, and guessed they might be close to the weight of a ring. The ring was thrown from a seated position on the bench.
I handed Susan a stone and said, “Throw it. Throw it like you remember it was thrown.” She did, and the stone didn’t even make it to the water. It clattered on the stones along the shore.
“Try again,” I added. “Really give it a throw!” She obliged, and this time it just barely plinked into the edge of the lake.
“I think I’m searching too far out, Susan,” I said. “The stones you threw are nowhere close to where I was looking.” She agreed.
Randy arrived with the hot coffee, and what a blessing it was! It wasn’t long before I was warm and eager to start the search again.
But before getting into the water, I gathered three more stones and ran Randy through the same stone-throwing test… and had similar results. Each stone landed just beyond the shoreline.
I donned my gear and stepped back into the water, searching in barely ankle-deep water, listening and scanning with my eyes.
Moments later, I saw it, the ring, clearly resting between two fist-sized stones. I questioned my eyes, as it had been nearly a month in the water, and ran my detector over it. Beeeeep! I reached in and plucked it from the bottom. The search was a success!
Randy and Susan were elated! They were able to return this precious piece of jewelry, which has so many irreplaceable memories connected to it, to their friend.
If you or someone you know has lost a phone, ring, or other jewelry item, please call. The smiles I enjoy when returning lost items are one of the best parts of what I do.