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Flagpole Receiver found with Metal Detector, Bricktown NJ, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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I received a text from Jayne about a unique recovery. Two months earlier, she had removed the flagpole from her front yard but later couldn’t locate the buried receiver when she wanted to hang a special new flag. After searching extensively on her own without success, Jayne reached out for help.

I arranged to visit a few days later while in her area. When I arrived, Jayne showed me the approximate location of the receiver. I searched for about 20 minutes but didn’t have any luck. At that point, I asked her to find old photos showing the flagpole when it was still in place. Using the photos, I was able to visually mark the likely location and narrow down the search area significantly.

I adjusted my detector for maximum sensitivity and began searching again. After just a few swings, I located the receiver buried under the grass. Jayne was absolutely thrilled! She immediately grabbed her flagpole and proudly hung her new flag.

This recovery was a reminder that it’s not just jewelry or valuables I recover—items like flagpole receivers, property markers, and even sprinkler heads can be found with the right tools and techniques. If it’s metallic, there’s a good chance I can recover it!

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Barnegat Light NJ, LBI, Ring recovered on the beach with Metal Detector, Recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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Tim was spending a sunny afternoon on a small beach along the bayside of Long Beach Island, tossing a football and enjoying time with friends. At some point, after they had finished playing, he realized his ring was missing. Everyone returned to the beach and searched for a while, but had no luck locating it in the sand. Frustrated and unsure what to do next, Tim decided to Google metal detector services, and that’s when he found my page.

He called, inquiring about the process of recovering his lost ring. I explained how it worked, and we arranged to meet at the beach shortly after. By the time I arrived, Tim was already there, eager to get started. I grabbed my machine and scoop, and we stood together while he explained the situation.

He pointed out the two main areas where they had been playing — one side of the beach near a playground, where they’d been tossing the football back and forth, and the other side where they switched after a while. There was also a slight chance it could have fallen near the water, where they had rinsed off the football, but Tim thought that was unlikely.

We began searching the first area, but all I found was a handful of trash and a few coins. After covering that section thoroughly, I moved to the other side of the beach and began tracing out a perimeter. Just a few swings into my second pass, the detector signaled that sweet low tone of gold.  I dug down and there it was — Tim’s ring safely in my scoop.

He was absolutely amazed that I found it. The wedding ring was a cherished keepsake he had worn for many decades. His relief and gratitude were clear, and it was another successful recovery on the Jersey Shore.

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Men’s Wedding Band Lost Wringing a Rag in Crane Hill, Alabama… FOUND!

  • from Huntsville (Alabama, United States)
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I received a text message on Sunday afternoon (August 31st, 2025) from Roger stating he had lost his gold and titanium wedding band a few weeks ago while wringing out a rag at his vacation home in Crane Hill, Alabama.  Both Roger and his wife, Dawn had their wedding bands custom made about 6-7 years ago while on a trip to Switzerland.  I told Roger that I’d be more than happy to help.  I was having family over for dinner, but told him I could come out the next morning on Labor Day.  Finding lost items is definitely not work to me (lol) and was the perfect way to celebrate the holiday!

I met Roger and his family around 9 am the next morning.  He showed me where he was standing and where he saw his ring drop.  He said it looked like it landed in the small patch of grass on top of the large rocks.  Roger was standing on the second story balcony and it was a long drop to the bottom.  The house was on a decent incline (picture below), so the ring could have easily rolled down the hill, which lead to their boat dock at Smith Lake.  I grabbed my Minelab Equinox 900 with the 15-inch coil and started my search.

I searched for over an hour, covering every spot by the drop zone and down the hill.  Roger’s daughter suggested that I expand my search further to the left side, because it had rained a lot over the last few weeks and she thought it may have washed down between two trees.  I covered that area all the way to the steps leading to the dock, but still no ring.  I went to the bottom of the hill by the woods and dock to make a final pass since I had searched just about everywhere possible.  As I was walking through, I suddenly eyeballed Roger’s ring sitting against the small wooden rail right before the drop off to the dock and lake!  Wow, what a miracle!!  It had rolled all the way down the hill and stopped just before the dock (picture below).  If the ring continued to roll, it may have went over the dock and into the lake!  You just never know how far rings will travel.  It was also one of the heaviest rings I have found, which could’ve caused the long roll plus the long drop from the second story balcony.  I immediately thanked God for the last-minute save!

I took some pictures and headed up the stairs to knock on the door.  Dawn and her daughter greeted me.  Dawn asked if I was going to call it.  With a disappointed face I said, “yes, going to call it and head home.”  Then I gave a big smile and said, “because Roger’s ring has been found!!”  They both said, “are you kidding!?”  I said, “not kidding, we got it!”  Then I showed them a picture.  They were so happy and said I had to say the same thing to Roger, lol, who was outside in the front.  I could tell that Roger was slightly disappointed when I said I was going to head home.  But then I smiled and told him the good news!  Smiles all around 😊 Roger gave me a couple of big hugs and thanked me profusely.

I had left Roger’s ring right where I had found it to show them where it ended up.  Roger, Dawn, and I went down to retrieve it.  Everyone was so happy and couldn’t believe it had rolled that far.  This was definitely the perfect way to spend Labor Day!

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Family Heirloom Engagement Ring…. lost, but now… FOUND in Huntsville, Alabama!

  • from Huntsville (Alabama, United States)
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I received a call on Friday (August 29th, 2025) in the late afternoon from Gabby.  Gabby’s engagement ring was lost the night before in the front yard at her home in Huntsville, Alabama and she was hoping I could help her find it.  Gabby and her fiancé, Matthew had bought a metal detector, but were unable to find Gabby’s engagement ring, which was a family heirloom – it was Matthew’s grandmother’s ring.  I initially suggested the next morning for a search, but both Gabby and Matthew had to work, so I said I would head out after dinner.

About an hour and a half after Gabby’s call, I headed out for the search.  I met Gabby at her home and I had her show me the area she thought her ring was lost at.  Gabby also showed me a picture of what the gold engagement ring looked like.  I told her she was welcome to go back in the house to relax and I would get to work, letting her know how the search went.  I was using my Minelab Equinox 900 with the 15-inch coil.  I cleared the main area in the front yard and expanded further to the right side, but didn’t find the ring.  I double checked the main area and expanded my grid to the left side.  I was a few feet from the street, when I hit a good tone and saw the outline of a gold ring emerge from the green grass.  It was Gabby’s engagement ring!  Praise the Lord!!

I snapped a few photos of the ring and went to knock on the door to tell Gabby the great news.  Both Gabby and Matthew were so happy and relieved to hear that the ring was found!  Smiles all around 😊 and the reason I do what I do!

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Gold Pendant found in Belmont Shore with metal detector

  • from Sunset Beach (California, United States)
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I got a call to see if I could help find a gold pendant in Belmont Shore Monday evening. I showed up and was greeted by a couple guys, one being Jeremy whose pendant it was. Apparently they were wrestling on the sand which caused the chain to break.
I started gridding the area and after about 10 minutes I found his pendant.

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Soldered Engagement & Wedding Rings Lost While Pulling Weeds in Huntsville, AL… FOUND!

  • from Huntsville (Alabama, United States)
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This past week I had a total of 6 calls for lost items, which is a higher-than-normal call volume for my area.  I conducted a search for 4 of the items (the other 2 were too far or needed a diver).  I’m happy to report that all 4 items were found!  All praise and glory to God!  He is so good!!!  Here’s the write-up of the first recovery.  Please be on the lookout for the others.

I received a text message on Monday morning (August 25th, 2025) from Ellen stating she had lost her soldered engagement & wedding rings over the weekend while pulling weeds at her mother-in-law’s (Judy) house in Huntsville, Alabama.  Ellen had taken off her rings (including a ring she wears on a finger on her right hand) and put them in her pocket.  She put her phone in the same pocket and pulled it out periodically to change songs.  When Ellen was done with the yard work, there was only 1 ring left in her pocket — the soldered engagement & wedding rings were gone.  I told Ellen I would be more than happy to help search.  We scheduled a hunt for Tuesday after I got off from work.

Ellen and her husband, Brad live in Birmingham, AL.  Ellen had to be in Birmingham on Tuesday, but Brad was back in Huntsville for the day, so I met Brad at his mother’s (Judy) house around 4:30 pm on Tuesday.  Brad and Judy showed me where Ellen had been working in the flowerbeds and another area around a tree.  They were very kind providing some bug spray and a cold glass of ice water when I asked.  Once I had my search area, I got to work with my Minelab Equinox 900.

I searched two piles of weeds, but didn’t get any signals.  I moved to the grass area in front of the flower beds and had a good hit within a few minutes of searching.  I looked down and saw that unmistakable glimmer of gold!  It was Ellen’s rings!!  I took a few pictures of what the rings looked like as is (pictures at the end).  Prior to calling me for help, Ellen and Brad had bought a metal detector and tried searching.  They had a few hits, but everything was below the surface.  They were surprised that they missed the rings, but they were fixated on another target nearby, and the detector they bought was not the best for finding rings.  Once you know the ring is there, then you think how could I miss it, but grass will easily swallow up a ring and it’s really hard or near impossible to spot with eyesight alone.

I went and got Brad and Judy and gave them the good news!  They were both so happy and gave me a big hug. Brad Facetimed Ellen and I got to surprise her with the rings and show her in real time.  Ellen was so happy, relieved, and thankful!  She told me this was a huge answered prayer.  I told her that I had been praying as well.  What an awesome feeling!  Brad and Ellen have been married for 26 years!  Thank God for another successful recovery!

As I was getting ready to leave, my truck wouldn’t start – my battery was dead!  Brad thankfully had some jumper cables and helped me get my truck started (I now have a pair of jumper cables in my truck, lol).  Huge thank you to Brad for saving me there!  I was able to get a new battery on Friday morning – just in time for a few more searches, lol…

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North Wildwood NJ Lost Cross Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Devan reached out to me nearly a week after her husband lost his sentimental gold cross pendant on the beach in North Wildwood, NJ. The chain had snapped, and the cross had gone flying into the sand during their Fourth of July celebration.
When I arrived with my metal detector, I carefully searched the surrounding area but came up empty. Knowing how important this item was, I expanded the search further—and that made all the difference! I found the cross buried deeper and farther out than expected!
I gave Devan the good news, and she and her husband were thrilled. We met the next morning for the return—what a great way to start the day in North Wildwood!
💬 Devan shared this awesome review:
“We lost a gold cross pendant on Fourth of July, thought it was a goner but then found John’s page on Facebook the following week. We reached out and he found it a whole week later!! John went above and beyond to help bring our pendant home by looking a little further out of the area we thought we lost the pendant! We were so happy and relieved! John had great communication throughout the whole process! 10/10 recommend !!! Thank you John!”
If you’ve lost something on the beach, don’t wait—contact The Ring Finders South Jersey. I’m ready with my metal detector to help you recover what matters most.
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Necklace lost in the Beach Sand, Ship Bottom NJ, LBI, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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Kathleen posted on a local Facebook page, explaining that her son had lost his necklace and pendant during a visit to the beach. Many people responded, recommending she contact me, NJ Ring Finder, ASAP. When we spoke, she explained that the necklace had been lost two days earlier and asked if it was even worth searching for at this point. She shared that the necklace had been a gift from her mother to her son, and he was heartbroken about losing it.

I asked Kathleen to send me the exact location, and I headed out shortly after to begin the search. Within 25 minutes, I had the necklace safely in my sand scoop. It was a lucky find, considering the area was heavily searched and the necklace had been missing for 48 hours.

I took a photo of the necklace and texted it to Kathleen. She was in complete shock that I had found it, especially after so much time had passed. Kathleen had already returned home, and asked if I would meet a family member for the return, which I sincerely agreed. Once the necklace was in her possession she took a few pics and sent them to me to add to her story.

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North Wildwood NJ Lost Gold Claddagh Ring Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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It was a warm summer night in North Wildwood, NJ when Samantha and her friends decided to enjoy the beach under the stars. But in an instant, the fun turned into panic—her gold Claddagh ring slipped off her finger and disappeared into the sand.

Thankfully, Samantha didn’t wait long before reaching out to Ring Finders South Jersey. I arrived on the scene in about five minutes, equipped with my professional metal detector and a plan.

Working carefully, I set up a grid search in the area where the ring was last seen. After a few sweeps, my detector gave off a sweet, strong tone—exactly what I was hoping to hear. A quick scoop of sand, and bingo! There it was—Samantha’s gold Claddagh ring, safe and sound.

The beach erupted in cheers! Samantha was thrilled, her friends celebrated, and we all ended the night on the best note possible.

If you ever lose a ring, phone, keys, or other valuables in the sand or water, don’t hesitate to reach out. With years of experience and top‑of‑the‑line equipment, I cover the entire South Jersey shore, including North Wildwood, Wildwood Crest, Cape May, Ocean City, and beyond.

👉 Need help finding a lost ring or jewelry in North Wildwood NJ?
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Wildwood Crest NJ Lost Engagement Ring Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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💍 Wildwood Crest, NJ: Engagement Ring Lost in Sand—Found Fast!

What started as a perfect summer day in Wildwood Crest, NJ quickly turned into panic for Brian and his family when his daughter lost her engagement ring in the sand during a casual game of beach soccer.

Despite their best efforts to comb through the area, the ring had seemingly vanished. Sand can be ruthless when it comes to hiding jewelry. That’s when Brian turned to the pros—and called Ring Finders South Jersey.

As a ring recovery specialist, I was just minutes away. I grabbed my metal detector, headed straight to Wildwood Crest Beach, and met Brian at the spot.

Within just a few sweeps of the detector, I got a solid signal. Moments later—there it was! The lost engagement ring was safely back in her hands.

✅ Recovery time: Under 10 minutes
✅ Location: Wildwood Crest, NJ
✅ Emotions: Relieved, overjoyed, unforgettable

Here’s what Brian had to say:

“My daughter lost her ring at the beach. John arrived in 10 minutes and found the ring right away! He made the whole ordeal feel like an adventure vs. a nightmare. Thank you, John!!!”

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Losing a ring in the sand may feel like finding a needle in a haystack—but that’s where we come in.

Whether it’s:

  • A lost engagement ring on the beach

  • A wedding band slipped off in the surf

  • Or jewelry buried under sand in South Jersey

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  • Fast response

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