Lost Platinum wedding ring, FOUND! Cape May, NJ By Ring Finders Cape May Jeffrey Laag


Received a text from a fellow ring finder asking if I wanted to take a double ring recovery that he wasn’t available to go out on. Of course I said, “SURE!”
I was passed on that they were lost at a wedding venue.
He sent me his number, I texted him, he said he lost them after he put them in his pocket before playing football with some kids. Turned out he had a hole in his pocket and that’s how he lost them. We set up a time when I could be there. I also had to gain permission from the Venue. The Venue said I could come out, but I had to be off the property by noon because they have events scheduled from noon today all the way until Sunday.
I arrived at 10 am, took me about an hour, but I found them both about 7 inches apart!
When we met up, his first words were, “YOU GOT ME OUT OF THE DOGHOUSE!”
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Ring count for 2025: 123 (17 – recoveries)
GOLD – 19 (10 – recoveries)
GOLD/SILVER – 1 (1 – recovery)
PLATNIUM – 2 (2 – recoveries)
SILVER – 33 (4 – recoveries)
VINTAGE – 2
JUNK – 66
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Shannon and her husband Tom were ending a perfect day on the water in Stone Harbor, NJ. As they stepped off their boat at the marina, disaster struck. Shannon lost her balance—and her brand-new iPhone slipped from her hand into the harbor.
In shock, she watched it vanish beneath the surface.
Knowing time was critical, Shannon grabbed her husband’s phone and searched online for help. She found RingFindersSouthJersey.com and quickly connected with John Favano, a trusted expert in lost item recovery.
John is known across South Jersey for finding lost rings, phones, and valuables from beaches, backyards, and underwater.
Luckily, John was nearby and arrived at the Stone Harbor marina within 20 minutes.
Shannon pointed out exactly where the phone had fallen. The tide was low—a perfect window for recovery. John geared up and entered the water with his underwater metal detector.
The murky water made the search difficult. At first, John found only clamshells and debris. But he kept going. A few minutes later, he got a strong signal.
He reached into the muck, feeling around carefully. Then he smiled and joked, “There are some big clams in this harbor.”
He pulled up a dripping wet iPhone.
Shannon’s face lit up. She was stunned—and thrilled. Her phone had been retrieved fast, increasing the chance it could still work after drying out.
John said helping people like this never gets old. “Every recovery is unique. Seeing that joy on someone’s face is why I do it.”
This success story is a great reminder—if you lose something valuable in Stone Harbor, NJ, don’t panic. You have someone to call.
John Favano of Ring Finders South Jersey has recovered wedding bands, phones, watches, and keys from the ocean, sand, and even muddy waters like the Stone Harbor marina.
Whether it’s a beach day gone wrong or an accident on a boat dock, John has the experience, tools, and passion to help.
From Brigantine to Cape May, he’s the go-to expert for lost ring recovery, phone searches, and metal detecting services in New Jersey.
If you’re in trouble, don’t wait. Go to RingFindersSouthJersey.com and contact John. Fast response and expert help can make all the difference.
Thanks to a little luck, fast thinking, and the right person for the job, Shannon’s story ended with a smile.
And in Stone Harbor, that’s not unusual—it’s just another day for Ring Finders South Jersey!


Jason asked if I could look for his wedding band that he was sure was lost forever. Gave it a 3% chance of finding but had me look anyway for closure. He estimated it was lost on a sandbar in the gulf about 50 feet off shore and within a 250 linear foot sandbar. I Started a grid and found it just about in the center of the area. Jason was attending to his baby back at the condo when I found it but the rest of his family and in-laws were watching my progress from the beach. Everyone was impressed with the recovery thinking that the search was a folly. Jason was extremely happy and I’m sure the rest of his vacation was regret free. Glad I could help!
Earlier this week, I received a call from Michelle about a lost silver and gold ring in Avalon, NJ. Jane was enjoying a beautiful late afternoon with friends when a fun moment turned into a sudden panic.
While standing near the water’s edge, Jane was tossing clam shells into the ocean when she felt her precious silver and gold ring slip right off her finger. It was one of those slow-motion moments where you realize too late that something valuable is gone. Her heart sank as quickly as the ring did.
Thinking fast, Jane marked the area where the ring was lost by writing the word “HELP” in large letters in the sand. Smart move! This helped locate the spot with the metal detector a short time later.
Michelle and Jane were at beach, and she pointed out the area near the surf. We only had a short window of time before the incoming tide would wash away the sand and make the search more difficult, scanning the area with the metal detector.
After just a few passes, there was a strong signal. Digging carefully, scooped into the wet sand and there it was Jane’s silver and gold ring, safely recovered!
The look of relief and happiness on her face said it all. This ring wasn’t just jewelry—it held personal meaning and memories. Being able to return it was an absolute joy.
Another successful recovery at the Jersey Shore! If you ever find yourself in a similar situation—whether in Avalon or anywhere from Brigantine to Cape May—don’t panic. Reach out right away. Quick action makes all the difference, and we are happy to help!
Visit RingFindersSouthJersey.com or call/text 215-850-0188 if you’ve lost something valuable at the beach.

I received a call from Laura regarding the loss of her Platinum Diamond Womens Wedding Band at Middle Sex Beach located in South Bethany Beach, Delaware. Laura stated that she was throwing a football around on the beach when her ring slipped off her finger and disappeared into the sand. Laura said that they had marked the area where the ring had been lost. I responded to Middle Sex Beach where I met with Laura and began the search for her lost ring. After a careful check of the area that Laura had marked the ring was nowhere to be found. I then expanded my search eastward toward the Atlantic Ocean for about fifteen feet at which time the lost ring was found and recovered.



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CRYSTAL COAST RING FINDERS:
Alex called to ask for assistance to locate Allison’s ring that was dropped on the beach.
The couple was attending a reunion of family members from various states. Allison was showing her grandmother the unique 2-piece ring when it was dropped and buried into the sand. Upon arrival, and between bursts of rain, I noticed they had marked a very small search area and with 4-5 swings of my detector coil I hit a very solid signal. I told them before uncovering the ring “I think this is it”. Using my pinpointer to find the exact location, I pulled up a handful of sand with Allison’s platinum ring. They were all heading back home the following day.
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Sue lost her wedding ring set at Gulf Shores a couple day before calling me for help. She didn’t know where to go and it took a day or so to find someone who could help. I told her i would be there first thing in the morning. I met her where she and the family were staying and we walked to the beach area she thinks it was lost. She wasn’t sure how it was lost, where it might be or if it was even on the beach but felt hopefully it was on the beach. She talked about the day it was lost and her activities and locations. The house and car had been searched and it wasn’t there, so logicly it must on the way to the beach or somewhere on the beach. She showed me the various places they were on the beach and the routes to and from those various places. With that information I put together a search plan and proceeded. After about 30 minutes and after digging several other targets I got a very good signal and knew i found something good. I dug it and showed it to Sue who shouted you found it! She was very, very happily. I’m glad I found it for her, it made both our days.