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Gold Diamond Hoop Earring Lost In The Sand, Found With A Metal Detector In Old Orchard Beach, Maine

  • from Old Orchard Beach (Maine, United States)
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🚨 LOST GOLD & DIAMOND EARRING IN THE SAND! 🚨

I received a frantic text on Tuesday evening at 5:50 PM.

“Hello. I’m staying at the ‘On The Beach Motel’ in Old Orchard. I lost a gold hoop diamond earring… My husband gave them to me. He passed away two years ago, so this is more upsetting than it may have been otherwise. Is this something you can try to help with?” 💔

I immediately replied:

“Hi, this is Dennis from The Ring Finders of Maine. I’m on the road but will be back in the area around 6:30 PM.

Do you still have the matching earring for a photo? Small gold earrings are very difficult to find.

Do you have a specific area on the beach to search, or do you think it’s in the water?”

She texted back:

“I did step into the water. We are out getting dinner right now, but we had a beach setup and I know exactly where it was.”

⏱️ The Race Against Time

I texted back right away:
“Ok, I want to search tonight as soon as you get back. My main concern is that another detectorist might find it, or the beach-cleaning machine will scoop it up at 5:00 AM. If it gets scooped by the machine, it will be gone forever.

”Claire later told me that the incredible office staff at the motel were the ones who told her to call me. 🙏

😢 An Emotional Plea

Through tears, Claire explained to Cheryl and me that this earring was a precious gift from her husband, who passed away two years ago.

She told us these earrings weren’t just jewelry; in a sense, they were her husband. She was physically sick not knowing where it was. 💔

Her family had already torn the hotel room and the car apart. They even searched the dry sand by hand. Nothing. It had to be on the beach.

My primary mission tonight was the dry sand. We had to clear the area before the 5:00 AM beach cleaner arrived.

Alright, let’s go find this earring! 🔎🏖️🎯

The Search Begins
Claire took us down to the exact spot where her family had set up for the day. She knew the area perfectly.

Once the boundaries were set, I started grid searching parallel to the water, moving from south to north.

Claire continued searching the dry sand by eye, constantly staring out at the ocean waves, praying it wasn’t out in the deep water.

At the end of my first pass, I only found a crusty old dime.

🪙✨ A Shocking Low Tone

I turned around and headed south, keeping an eye on Claire as she watched the waves.

Suddenly, a loud, low tone blasted through my headphones! 🎧J

Just what I was hoping to hear.

The Target Identification (TID) read a solid 07. That is exactly in the small gold range.I carefully brushed the sand away, and there it was: the glittering gold earring! ✨

🎬 The Setup & Surprise

Claire hadn’t noticed me finding the earring because she was still looking out toward the ocean.

I glanced over at Cheryl and mouthed, “I’ve got it, get video!” 🤫

With Cheryl’s video rolling, I pretended to continue searching as I walked closer to Claire.”

Can you point to exactly where you were standing in the water?”
I asked her.

As she turned toward the ocean and pointed, I held the earring up right in front of me, waiting for her to turn back around.

😭 The Floodgates Open

It worked perfectly!

When Claire turned back to face me, she saw her beloved earring dangling right in front of her. The floodgates completely opened.😭❤️

She walked slowly toward me, crying tears of pure happiness and relief.

As I placed the earring back into her hand, she gasped, “I can’t believe it. I really can’t believe you found it.”

She wrapped me in a massive hug, the happy tears still rolling down her face.

What an emotional return! She finally had both of her precious earrings back together. 👩‍❤️‍👨

Just then, her son Mickey walked onto the beach.

Claire proudly yelled to him, “He found it! Can you believe it?!

“Mickey broke into a huge smile and said, “You’ve got to be kidding me!”

😄Claire then admitted to me, “I almost didn’t call you. I thought it was gone forever.” Thankfully, she did!

🏆 The Best Job in the World

As Cheryl and I walked off the beach, Claire was proudly telling everyone around her that she got her earring back. She had the biggest smile on her face.

I truly have the best job in the world. I love my job!

Remember: “If it matters to you, it matters to us!” 🤝✨

📞 LOST SOMETHING VALUABLE IN MAINE? Don’t wait! Time is of the essence before the tides or beach cleaners get to it.

👉 Call or Text Dennis: (207) 423-3027

🔒 A Note on Client Privacy:Claire requested not to use photos or videos of herself on social media, and I always completely honor my clients’ wishes. Her comfort and trust mean everything to me. However, her son Mickey happily agreed to pose with the found earring for this post! (See photo below 👇)

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Sentimental Sterling Silver Ring Lost in Goose Rocks Beach, Found In The Kennebunkport Maine Sand

  • from Old Orchard Beach (Maine, United States)
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💍 Starfish Ring Rescue at Goose Rocks Beach! ⭐

😭 Heartbroken to Happy: A Magical Maine Beach Recovery! ✨

I received the following text on Monday, June 29th, at 7:02 PM:

💬 “Good evening! We are over at Goose Rocks Beach and my granddaughter lost her brand-new sterling silver ring in the soft sand where we were sitting. Could you help us? She is heartbroken. We are at *** King’s Highway down on the western end. Thank you.”

📞 I called back rather than texting because it is faster to get the details, and it was getting late.

🔦 I prefer to search in daylight but will search with my headlamp if needed. I was able to get right through and talk to Cam, the person who had sent me the text.

🏖️ Cam told me that she and her grandchildren had spent a wonderful Maine summer day at Goose Rocks Beach in Kennebunkport Maine. Cam and her eldest granddaughter, Hattie, had just purchased matching sterling silver starfish rings that they each wear.

⭐ While at the beach, Hattie had taken her ring off and placed it on her beach blanket to build sandcastles and go in the water. When it was time to leave, the beach blanket was picked up along with everything else, and the family returned home.

😢 It was only later that Hattie realized she didn’t have her matching silver ring on. Remembering she had placed it on the blanket, Hattie and her grandmother went back to the beach, but their search for the ring was in vain. The ring was now under the sand somewhere.

🚗 I told Cam that I would be right down to help her as soon as I loaded the vehicle up. It would take 30–40 minutes to load up and drive to Kennebunkport Maine. I just had to find this ring.

❤️ Gary and I both know how precious grandchildren are. When a young granddaughter wears a matching ring with you, it primarily symbolizes unconditional love, a lifelong bond, and a special family connection. At this age, children look up to their grandparents as heroes, and wearing matching jewelry is a powerful way to express that close relationship.

🔍 Now, let’s go find Hattie’s special ring!

🚙 Cheryl and I jumped in the vehicle and arrived at Goose Rocks Beach in about 35 minutes. We were promptly met by Cam and her grandchildren, including Hattie.

🏖️ Cheryl and I followed the family down onto the beach where they had set up for the day. The sandcastles were still present nearby. The area was small, and I knew the search would not take long at all. I was just hoping the ring was here and hadn’t been moved out of the area when the blanket was shaken off.

🙋‍♀️ Now, all I needed was a person to man the pinpointer, and Hattie volunteered to assist in finding her ring.

🗺️ So, with my metal detector in hand, the search began. I would search from the western side of the beach and go east, toward the water. If it wasn’t found, I would then turn and head west, repeating this grid search until the ring was located.

❌ On my first pass, I didn’t get even one target.

🎯 At the end of my second pass, I received a nice, loud signal reading 78–79 on my TID (Target Identification) screen. This is definitely the TID for a small sterling silver ring, but also the classic dime TID on my Minelab Manticore metal detector.

🚨 Now it was time for the pinpointer person, and Hattie jumped right into the sand with it. As Hattie expertly moved her pinpointer around the sand, she received a beep and reached down.

✨ Finally, we caught a glimpse of silver, and Hattie grabbed her ring as Cam and the other two grandchildren started clapping in excitement and happiness!

👏🎉 Hattie told me, “Thank you so much,” and gave me a high-five. ✋

💬 Cam said, “We went all over this beach.” But, as you all know, once a ring is in the sand, it is extremely difficult to see and find.”

🤸‍♂️ With everyone happy, smiling, and doing cartwheels, we headed off the beach knowing that Hattie and her grandmother’s special matching sterling silver starfish rings are once again back on both fingers where they belong.

🥰 It was so wonderful to see the joy in Hattie’s eyes and the look on her face as we walked off the beach. All was good in her world once again.

🌍❤️ I love my job—it’s the best job in the world.

🙏 Remember, “If it matters to you, it matters to us.”

💍 LOST SOMETHING PRECIOUS IN MAINE? DON’T PANIC! 🔍Whether it’s in the sand, the grass, or the water, The Ring Finders of Maine are here to help! We use professional, state-of-the-art metal detecting equipment to locate your lost rings, keys, cell phones, and family heirlooms.⏱️ Time is critical! The sooner you contact us, the better the chances of a successful recovery.📞 Call or Text us today: 207-423-3027

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