I was contacted by a student who had lost his ring in the snow at his college parking lot. He lost it when he threw a snowball. He lost it almost a week ago. I told him I would come out immediately, since we were expecting a heavy snow in a few hours. I knew that if we didn’t find it now, we might not find it til spring. The ring was found in a bank of snow that the snow plow had pushed to the side. Very lucky that he found it.
I typically look forward to getting calls from The Ring Finders directory for lost rings, lost keys, lost cell phones, you name it. However, on this day I was a little hesitant to answer the phone. You see, it was not just a typical WI winter day … it was -10 degrees below zero outside! Brandon had lost his ring in the parking lot of Erin’s Snug Irish Pub and Restaurant in Madison, WI. On the call, he explained that he was wiping the snow off his windshield wipers when he lost his ring. He did not have any gloves on (what was he thinking!) and when he went to flick the snow off his hand … he ring flew off. He knew right where it was, but after digging for awhile gave up.
Gold is extremely heavy, and when dropped into a snow bank, will drop pretty quickly to the bottom. Even though Brandon saw the entry point, he could not find the lost ring in the 4 foot snow bank. He searched on Google hoping to rent a metal detector the next day. He entered a bunch of different phrases, “rent metal detector”, “metal detector rental” and “how to find my lost ring”. Fortunately for him, he found The Ring Finders Page and my blog. http://theringfinders.com/blog/Dan.Roekle/. He said he couldn’t believe such a service even existed, and there was a member right in Madison. He couldn’t believe it. He also couldn’t believe that I was willing to head out that same day … the same day that it was -10 degrees below zero!
I brought my son along on the hunt, and after bundling up, we headed out. We hunted in 5 min increments, because it was that cold. I am a pretty tough guy when it comes to cold weather, but with temps -10 below zero, you don’t want to mess around. We kept our van running to warm up. The problem with hunting in a parking lot in the winter, is that all the junk from the parking lot is picked up by the snow plows and dropped right on the curb. This is of course right where Brandon lost his ring.
My son and I are usually not quick to give up, we don’t like to leave a lost ring that we know is within reach. However, did I mention it was cold. We agreed to do one more 5 min search. Good thing we did, because we got a strong signal on the metal detector … and pulled out Brandon’s ring. We didn’t even look at it closely as we both ran to the van to warm up. Our first stop was McDonald’s for some hot chocolate, then to Brandon’s house to return the ring. He gave us a very generous reward for our hard work and an extra bonus seeing it was so cold. He could not have been more appreciative for our hard work and for finding his lost wedding ring.
Remember, don’t rent a metal detector, rent a Ring Finder!
14k wedding band
New couple to Canada from Australia lost his 9k white gold wedding band. He lost the ring while taking stuff out of the car at the motel 8 where they were staying.He dropped it in the snow.They serached for a couple of hours.With no luck they found ringfinders and called me out.I went ot right away about 9 pm. It was very cold out -9 and windy. I sreached for about a hour couldn’t find it.I thought it might be under one of the other cars.I went back the next day and recovered it and returned it to the wife they were very happy.Another happy couple.
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I was just walking off the beach after a few hours of detecting at Mission Beach. A lifeguard drove up to me asking if I could help this lady find her wedding ring. She totally doubted that it could be found, but my detector loves gold and it was only a few minutes and She had it back on her finger where it belongs.
I received a call from a guy on New Years Day about a lost White Gold and Diamond Engagement Ring. The ring was lost in the snow during the night before. I showed up a couple of hours later to search for the missing engagement ring. After asking more questions, I found out that the ring was thrown. I searched in the freezing temperatures in 3 inches of snow for a hour and a half with no luck.
A week later he wanted me to come back out and try again. Since the snow was mostly gone and more grass was visible. About a hour later of searching there was the ring laying on the grass beside the melting snow. I am very happy that the ring was found. He recently bought the ring for her and I wish them a happy engagement.
Lost Woman’s Diamond Engagement Ring in Lancaster, OH “FOUND”.
I received an email from a women asking if I could find her husband original wedding band that was lost, back in the fall of 2009, in the backyard from pulling leaves off the rake. He always talked about his original ring. She wanted to try to get his ring back for their wedding anniversary in a couple of months. After searching the non sun barring with frost on the grass for an hour using a grid search I found the ring. I showed her the ring and she was very surprised and happy that I found his ring.
Lost Man’s Wedding Ring in Hilliard, OH. “FOUND”
After being lost for more then 18 months, Courtney contacted me to search for her lost ring. She was in a panic because she was moving within a couple of weeks. After meeting at the site, I searched until the rains came. I returned twice more and after 2 1/2 hours I was able to find Courtney’s ring.
Received a call from a woman who had lost her deceased husbands ring while she was cleaning the gutters on the roof. This ring was the last memonto she had of him and was very upset. After about 2 hours we found it.
Houston and Surrounding Areas
John Volek / Metal Detecting Specialist
Underwater Metal Detecting Specialist
Home Location
Houston, Texas
Contact
281-330-7758
Search Locations
State of Texas and beyond
Search Types
I can search virtually any location regardless of the conditions, geography or technical difficulty. Most of the calls for service I receive are for lost personal possessions (jewelry, rings, and bracelets). I have experience in Insurance Forensic Recovery, Insurance Claims, Underwater Recovery and Estate Property Searches to list a few.
In short, if you lost it, I can assist you in finding it.
I maintain a Scuba Diver Certifications through (SSI) Scuba Schools International, placing your lost property with-in reach even when overboard.
I train regularly and use the best equipment available insuring the greatest possibility of finding your lost possessions.
Assistance to any Law Enforcement Agency upon request.
Cost For My Service
For land and shallow water searches I work on a reward basis…That means you pay me what you can afford, and what it’s worth to you, to have your lost item found.
Travel and other incidental fees will be agreed upon prior to rendering any Metal Detecting Services.
If the search requires me to dive for your lost ring or property there will be a set fee discussed prior to suiting up.
John Volek’s Bio
I am a certified Texas Law Enforcement Officer of twenty-five years. If you lost something important, I have extensive experience and training in helping people find what they have lost.
“in scientia opportunitas”… In Knowledge, there is Opportunity
The Ring Finders Metal Detecting Service
We can search virtually any location, some of the most common places are parks, lakes, beaches and even your own front yard…If you lost your “Ring” or other precious item…We can find it!
We train regularly and use the best Metal Detecting Equipment available insuring the greatest possibility of finding your lost possessions.
www.theringfinders.com/john.volek
Don’t wait… Call now!
John Volek
281-330-7758
Lost Wedding Ring Stanley Park Calgary
CTV Calgary Published Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 11:58AM MDT Last Updated Thursday, Oct. 11, 2012 7:37PM MDT
Losing a wedding ring is a sickening feeling for anyone that’s misplaced the piece of sentimental jewelry.
A local metal detector specialist, known as ‘The Ringfinder’, is doing his part to end the emotional pain.
Kevin Niefer has been metal detecting for the last 25 years.
In 2011, Niefer joined the Ring Finders Network, and is the group’s representative here in Calgary.
Niefer says he’s been quite successful helping people find their lost rings.
He’s currently helping Alicia Tropak locate her lost wedding ring. She misplaced her ring on September 23, 2012, somewhere near Stanley Park.
Tropak is expecting her first child at the end of the month, and says her fingers swell sometimes. She took her ring off, put it in her pocket, and lost it somewhere along her walk.
Niefer is hopeful he can find the ring using his metal detector which has a history of locating all kinds of hidden treasures.
“And that could be jewelry or old relics like pins or chauffeurs badges, or coins,” says Niefer. “You never know what you’re going to dig up, and when you dig it up, it’s thrilling.”
“Or it might be a bottle cap.”
Niefer and Tropak were unable to find the ring on this day, but will return to expand the search.
For more information about the Ring Finders, website