Paul Davies

  • Land/Shallow Water Search
  • Diver/Underwater Search

Cost For My Service

Depends; typically there is a flat fee in addition to a ring finding fee; Note that I cannot guarantee ring finding, but I have been very successful to date, I have FOUND every ring that was lost!

RENTAL AVAILABLE: my Fisher CZ21 underwater metal detector is available for RENT. It can be used on land & underwater.

Rental rates: Daily $150, Weekend $200, Week $350 ; deposit required.

Search Types

My focus is searching for rings & metal items underwater on scuba. I can also search for non-metal items in deeper depths if large in size. I will also search on land for any item.

Search Locations

My area of specialty is underwater and I also perform land searches. Search locations are most bodies of water (and land) that are located 4 hours from Toronto area. I will consider traveling further depending on the circumstances.

Paul Davies's Bio

I am a "metal detecting detective" and I have learned through many years of experience on how to detect, and to also ask the right questions to optimize the search success, which means finding your lost object.

I am very experienced scuba diver with over 30 years experience & 1000+ dives. I am also a technical diver & I taught scuba diving for 25 years. My first underwater metal detector was purchased for a CBC/Outpost/Survivor man expedition in which we were looking for items lost during the fur trade era.

I have owned a metal detector since 2009 & am very experienced using it. I now have 3 metal detectors and even rent them.

Best way to reach out initially, is to text me or leave a voicemail if there is no answer, and I will get back to you probably.

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Paul Davies - Testimonials

  • I'll never forget the feeling of relief and joy... (2026)

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    "When I dropped my gold wedding ring into the marina harbour, I thought it was gone forever. The I found Paul's information online and decided to give it a try. Paul asked great questions to narrow down where to search, and despite the silty conditions and several other metal objects making the ring hard to find, Paul found it a few metres away from where I had dropped it. I'll never forget the feeling of relief and joy when Paul came up to the surface with my ring. Thank you Paul!" - Ben

  • Thanks Paul for doing an amazing job! I highly recommend (2026)

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    “Paul saved the day! My phone fell into the water at a central Toronto marina. I found Paul Davies' contact details online and called him from a temporary phone. He got back to me right away with a solid action plan at reasonable rates, and I booked a visit. He drew on his wealth of experience and offered great context on the odds of finding the phone and whether it would be ruined or not. The iPhone went down in well over 20 feet of water off the side of my boat. It was on the bottom for more than two full days. Paul arrived right on time, geared up, went straight down, and found the phone in less than five minutes, even though the water was murky, with heavy silt and near-zero visibility. Best of all, as soon as the phone reached the surface, the screen came on and it started receiving all the messages I had missed! From there, I powered it down and followed the recommended protocol for a submerged iPhone, and it has since fully come back to life and is good as new. Thanks Paul for doing an amazing job! I highly recommend calling him Paul if you’ve lost something that is beyond your reach. He is an expert, a great person, and has loads of experience and some great stories to share.” - Chris

  • It's amazing to know there are people like you who are so genuinely willing to help others... (2026)

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    “Hi Paul! I just wanted to say a huge thank you for helping us recover my phone today! I honestly thought I had lost it for good after dropping it in the river while canoeing, so finding it was such a relief. From the moment I reached out to you, you were so friendly, kind, and quick to respond. I really appreciate how you immediately made a plan to help us and took the time out of your day to come all the way to the location and search for it. I'm so grateful for your time, effort, and willingness to help. You really went above and beyond, and I can't thank you enough! It's amazing to know there are people like you who are so genuinely willing to help others. Thank you once again for everything! - Zainab

  • He was able to find it within an hour due to his knowledge and experience - couldn’t recommend him enough. (2026)

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    “I contacted Paul and he was responsive and available really quickly. I had lost my wedding band whilst running a race and I had a general idea of where it was. After talking through my movements with Paul he was able to determine where it actually was, which was nowhere near where I had originally thought. He was able to find it within an hour due to his knowledge and experience - couldn’t recommend him enough. Thanks so much again.” - Sean

  • Well done... (2026)

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    “Hi Paul, thanks again for reacquainting me with my wedding ring, missing at the bottom of Paint lake for the last three months. Well done. Cheers!” – Dave

  • I would recommend him in a heartbeat! ” (2026)

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    “I cannot recommend his services enough! I lost a pin of incredible sentimental value on my wedding day and was absolutely devastated at the thought of never seeing it again. After searching without any luck, I decided to hire a professional with a metal detector, hoping for a miracle. From the moment he arrived, he was professional, kind, patient, and genuinely committed to helping me find it. He understood how much this little pin meant to me and treated the search with just as much importance as I did. And against all odds, he found it! What could have been a heartbreaking memory from one of the most important days of my life turned into such a wonderful ending. I am beyond grateful for his time, dedication, and determination. Some things simply cannot be replaced, and thanks to him, I didn’t have to lose something so special forever. I would recommend him in a heartbeat! ” – Alicia

  • The truth is if I didn’t hire Paul I would have given up... (2026)

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    “I found Paul on ringfinders.com after my wedding band fell off playing soccer with my kids. At first I was a bit skeptical of the process hiring someone online to find your ring; however, I started with a Text to Paul Saturday evening of thanksgiving and he was prompt and keen to help. After speaking to him on the phone I decided to hire him and he was at the field with me the next day. Paul was very methodical in his approach but also advised me to tap into the spiritual side of things. We marked off the area on the field and went to work. About halfway through I was standing there watching Paul work backwards towards me. A was just staring at random grass. And then there it was I saw my ring. While Paul didn’t spot it first it was in his cross hairs and only matter of time before he found it. But that connection to my ring likely drew me to it. The truth is if I didn’t hire Paul I would have given up hope and lost my wedding band. So definitely consult Paul if you find yourself in my shoes!” – Andrew

  • His service was worth every penny! (2026)

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    “Paul is a dock diving wizard! I lost my wedding band in our lake a few weeks ago and had just about given up hope when we called Paul for professional help. He scouted the area, entered the water with two different metal detectors, and located it within 10 minutes. His positive energy and encouragement to visualize the ring returning to me worked like a charm! I had also lost a fishing rod a little while back so he kept diving and found that for me too! His time was definitely worth the investment and saved me a lot of heartache searching for it, and money replacing the lost items. His service was worth every penny!” – Max

  • 10/10 recommend (2026)

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    “Paul was the most supportive and kind help ever. He was efficient and kind and even stayed to talk after doing what he does best. Thanks to Paul my weekend was saved and I gained some new insight on scuba and the world of metal detecting. 10/10 recommend.” - Mateo

  • I am beyond grateful... (2026)

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    My phone/keys in a pouch was found by a talented and generous diver this morning named Paul Davies. I am beyond grateful. He took his free time out of this day to help me. I directed him to where it fell and with his expertise, he found it. The humongous relief is indescribable. ” - Anne Marie

  • Thank you again so much Paul!!!!!! (2026)

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    “So, After being lost off the dock for an entire year, I honestly never thought this chain would be found again. Huge thank you to you Paul for putting in the time, effort, and expertise to track it down and bring back something that has meant a lot to me for 15 years. Amazing work, i couldn’t be more grateful. You’re great at your profession and the experience you have made me feel quite confident in the retrieval. Thank you again so much Paul!!!!!!” - Nicolas

  • Our experience was Paul was truly exceptional... (2026)

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    “My family and I had the pleasure of connecting with Paul Davies over the August long weekend. My Brother had lost a sentimental gold chain that had belonged to our father while jumping into the lake. We found Paul’s contact information on the Ring Finders directory and began the process of working with him. We provided details of our location, what was lost and where and within 24 hours Paul made the trip to our (very remote) cottage to begin his search. The conditions off of the dock were challenging due to depth, lack of clarity and uncooperative weather on the day he arrived. As such, he was not able to locate the necklace as easily as hoped but made us a promise that he would return the next day with advanced equipment. Upon his return the following day, he was able to quickly locate and retrieve the necklace. Our experience was Paul was truly exceptional. His communication, perseverance, professionalism, kindness and positive energy was inspiring to us all and we are forever grateful for his efforts in retrieving my brother’s chain. “ – Carolina/James

  • thank you for all of your efforts... (2026)

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    “Hey there Paul, I just wanted to finally thank you for all of your efforts while we were away on our Honeymoon (we just got home late last night). Really appreciate you for giving it a go - I hope it wasn't too difficult finding the place. Regardless of the success of the search, thank you for everything. All the best!” - Brody

  • We truly appreciate Paul’s help and his positive attitude... (2026)

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    “We are so grateful to Paul for helping us find my husband’s wedding band, which he had lost in the lake. Paul responded to my message very quickly, communicated clearly, and was incredibly kind, positive, and hopeful throughout the search. He brought two metal detectors and gave one to my husband so they could search together more efficiently — and they found the ring! We truly appreciate Paul’s help and his positive attitude. We’ll never forget that he helped us get something so meaningful back. Thank you again! – Igor & Liz

  • With a smile. I cannot recommend his services highly enough... (2026)

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    “I am writing to express my gratitude and appreciation for Paul Davies Ring Finder service. I was visiting a friend who is on Myers Lake in Muskoka. I foolishly went swimming wearing my wedding ring. While trying to get on a large floatation noodle, my ring came off and went into the water. The water was roughly 7 feet deep. I tried looking for it myself with a diving mask and flippers unsuccessfully. So I looked at the Ringfinders site and found Paul . I saw that he did underwater searching so I got in touch,. He gave a (very reasonable)price which I agreed upon, and we set a time . I should mention at this point that I was not going to be there because I had commitments elsewhere so I left control of the situation to my host who kindly assisted Paul. Paul and I were communicating constantly. When I had a question, he answered it promptly. It turned out that he was going to be a bit late for the appointed time, and he was quick to let us know. When he arrived, he was shown the area, and he found the ring in roughly 15 minutes . With a smile. I cannot recommend his services highly enough.” – Micheal/Crisco

  • What a huge help! (2026)

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    “Thanks so much Paul. What a huge help!” - Laura

  • You are truly amazing! I can’t thank you enough... (2026)

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    “You are truly amazing! I can’t thank you enough for searching through all those weeds and muck. Finding my ring that was my grandmother’s 25th wedding anniversary ring means the absolute world to me. There is absolutely no way we could have replaced such a sentimental ring.” - Lindsey

  • You weren’t just a professional with the right tools — you were a kind human being with the right heart... (2026)

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    “Dear Paul, I’ve been trying to find the right words to thank you, and I’m not sure any truly do justice to what you did for me. After a big snowstorm in Toronto, I went outside to do snow angels — a carefree, joyful moment that quickly turned into a full-blown panic the next morning when I realized my wedding ring was gone. I had a strong feeling it must have slipped off while I was in the snow, but the thought of finding something so small in such a massive, white landscape felt impossible. I was overwhelmed, anxious, and honestly heartbroken. That’s when I found The Ring Finders and called you. From the very first moment on the phone, your voice was calm, steady, and reassuring. You didn’t rush me. You didn’t make me feel silly for panicking. You immediately shifted the situation from chaos to calm. It felt like you truly cared — not about the job, not about the money — but about helping a person in distress. You helped me breathe again. When we met at the spot where I thought the ring had been lost, you once again spoke with such kindness and reassurance before even turning on your equipment. Your words, your tone, your presence — they grounded me in a way I didn’t know I needed. And then, moments later, you asked me to close my eyes and hold out my hand… and you placed my wedding ring back into my palm. I was instantly emotional. Relieved. Grateful. Overwhelmed. In a situation that felt so frantic and upsetting, you were an absolute source of comfort and calm. You weren’t just a professional with the right tools — you were a kind human being with the right heart. You truly were an angel that day, Paul. A gem of a person doing work that means far more than finding lost items. You restore peace, hope, and memories that people thought were gone forever. I can’t thank you enough for what you did for me, and I will be forever grateful. With heartfelt appreciation” - Maurie

  • Paul’s service was second to none! (2026)

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    “Paul’s service was second to none! I had lost my wedding ring gardening, and after searching for it with no luck I contacted Paul. His response was prompt (texted him at 11pm) and was able to offer me multiple time slots to fit with my schedule which was much appreciated. Paul showed up on time and ready to work, and found my ring within a few minutes!!! Totally worth every penny! Highly recommended.” - Paul

  • I’m incredibly grateful and would highly recommend him to anyone who has lost jewelry or valuables (2026)

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    “Absolutely amazing service! I lost my Hermès bracelet in a lake full of algae in Kawartha area. I called Paul around noon and he came to help after a couple of hours and found it in the water after only two minutes of searching. We were so happy and relieved! Paul was professional, kind, and clearly very experienced. I’m incredibly grateful and would highly recommend him to anyone who has lost jewelry or valuables.” - Tara

  • 10/10 (2026)

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    “I lost my ring on bluffers beach and after 4 hours of searching there was no hope left. Then I found out about Paul and decided to hire him. Paul's approach was truly of a professional, we triangulated the search area and literally found the ring within 5 mins. And he was very warm and encouraging throughout our conversation. 10/10 would recommend! 11/10 And once again Thank you Paul, the ring had a huge sentimental value to my wife & I. It belonged to her father who is not with us now.”

  • Would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone... (2026)

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    “Huge thank you to Paul for coming out the same day and finding my husband’s ring in all of 20 minutes! We had tried digging through the snow ourselves to no avail and thought it was a lost cause. Would not hesitate to recommend his services to anyone in a similar situation! And truly thanks again” – Jessica

  • I would wholeheartedly recommend Paul Davies jewelry finding services. (2025)

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    I would wholeheartedly recommend Paul

    “After having a lovely swim at a friend’s cottage, I discovered one of my diamond earrings was missing. I was upset as they were a treasured wedding gift from my Mother. A few of us used snorkel goggles to search several times , but it was difficult due to the depth, low light and mixed rock/sand lake bottom and we were unsuccessful. Two days later, I found Paul Davies information on the Ring Finders website. I texted him and he responded very quickly. He asked some clarifying questions and we briefly spoke about the potential to find a small piece of jewelry on a lake bottom. Due to the sentimental connection of the earring, I decided to hire Paul and I was lucky he had time to do the search later that same day.

    Paul was very professional, communicative and friendly throughout the process. The lake was a 2+ hour drive away from Paul’s location, he let me know his expected arrival time and also confirmed his departure time. Paul arrived at the time stated, was friendly, courteous, and quickly started the search.

    I was so relieved and ecstatic when Paul found the earring. Paul is obviously an expert — using his equipment, knowledge, keen eyes and skill in jewelry finding!

    I would wholeheartedly recommend Paul Davies jewelry finding services.

    Karen V

  • a HUGE THANK YOU to PAUL DAVIES (2025)

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    Early June 2025 while I was in Greece I was given a beautiful 18kt gold ring for our 10th anniversary. 2wks after our return, I was out on Toronto island beach chest deep & my ring fell off. We tried ourselves to find it with no such luck. I was totally distraught. Once I arrived home, I knew I had to do everything possible to try to find it as my heart was still in Lake Ontario. With my online search is where I located PAUL DAVIES… Paul really made a miracle come true. 9 days after the incident, here we go, we were about 200’ away from the shore chest deep… his incredible ability to really concentrate on my directions, within a few minutes, magic happened and he held my shiny gold ring above the water and said, come get your missing star. It was an indescribable experience full of emotions in the moment of realizing I was reunited with something that was so important and meaningful to me. So again, a HUGE THANK YOU to PAUL DAVIES, for believing in incredible happy endings. Paul really deserves a Gold Medal. Like I said, after all there is gold at the end of the rainbow.”

    Leo Paul

  • . I would highly recommend his services to anyone.” (2025)

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    My experience was exceptional & I highly recommend Paul....

    “My experience with Paul Davies was exceptional. He was on time, well prepared and very professional. He came with a ton of experience and found the item I had lost within the time frame. He single handedly saved me around $1000 in replacement fees. I would highly recommend his services to anyone.”

    Derek

  • Paul Davies was used to answer my prayer (2015)

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    Paul Davies was used to answer my prayer. I had been doing the “spring cleanup” in my garden when I noticed that the most precious of all my earthly possessions, my deceased father’s gold wedding band, was no longer on my finger. This ring was a family heirloom, promised to my son as a memento of his grandfather’s love. I had searched the garden on my hands and knees, dug up the flower bed again and sifted through bags of yard waste, before giving up. My heart was deeply pained with the loss. I would have gladly given up (literally) anything I owned to see the ring on my finger again and to know that my son would wear it one day.

    Although I was almost without hope, I decided to search the internet for someone with a metal detector. I came across Mr. Davies and contacted him. He replied to me quickly and came to my property in Toronto to conduct the search. Within 10 minutes, the lost ring was back on my finger! I will be forever grateful.

    Vivian

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