Steven Ray

  • Land/Shallow Water Search

Cost For My Service

All Recoveries are on a REWARD System - so we DO ask for a reward based on what the lost item is worth to you and what you can afford. I charge a $40.00 call out fee to search for your lost item.

All travel and incidental fees will be agreed upon prior to rendering any services.

I accept PayPal and Venmo for payments.

We gladly accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover or Cash.

Call us as soon as you can! As much as you may want to, it’s best not to dig through the sand (it can dislodge, sink or even move your item making it more difficult to find). Be aware that people may have seen that you’ve lost something valuable and they may return when you leave, so time is of the essence! Be sure you only reveal the location of your valued item to a trusted source - the sooner you call us, the better our chance to successfully recover your lost treasure!

Search Types

Beaches, Ocean/Lakes (up to 3ft depth), Yards, Parks and Athletic Fields. With permission... Private property and some Parks and Athletic Fields

Search Locations

Emerald Isle, NC Atlantic Beach, NC Morehead City,NC Hubert,NC Jacksonville,NC , Surf City

Steven Ray's Bio

I have been detecting seriously since 2012. All metal detectors used are waterproof I am retired from government service and now when not searching for a customer’s lost item, I can usually be found on the beaches searching for other treasures!

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Steven Ray - Testimonials

  • I would definitely recommend him to anyone. He's a very kind person and great at what he does! (2024)

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    I called Steven in desperate need of finding my engagement ring. He set up an appointment for the next morning on Easter weekend. I was grateful he agreed to drive out to Beaufort. He was here and looking for less than 30 min and he found my ring that I had been desperately looking for.???????? I even bought my own metal detector and couldn't find it in the pine straw and leaves. I'm extremely thankful he was able to come and find it for me. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. He's a very kind person and great at what he does!

  • I will be happy to recommend Steve to others that have lost something like I did... (2024)

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    In the past 34 years, I've only taken my wedding band off for cleaning a handful of times. But recently while working in the yard, my ring came off and was lost. My wife and I were both unsuccessful in finding it. I called Steve and he was extremely pleasant and helpful. He came to our home and In a matter of minutes he had found my wedding band. I will be happy to recommend Steve to others that have lost something like I did. Thank you so much!

  • Truly, you saved our day and made our hearts feel complete peace again! We can’t thank Steve (2022)

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    Just two short months ago we got married. Life had been busy, and we decided to take a mini vacation to Pine Knoll shores to visit my parents for the holiday weekend. After a beautiful and relaxing afternoon at the beach, we noticed my husband had lost his wedding ring, after taking a swim in the ocean.

    Our hearts felt immediately broken, when we realized the ring was missing at the beach. After hours of searching ourselves, we sadly left the beach and just couldn’t accept the ring was forever lost. My husband contacted Steve later that night.

    Very early the next morning, Crystal Coast Ring Finders came to our rescue. We gathered at the exact beach spot we lost the ring. They had a grid from the information we provided and started searching the sand and then the surrounding ocean.

    As we watched the beautiful sunrise, and the two talented men trying to find our ring, I kept praying. The truth is, I was up most of night before praying they would find the wedding ring. We both couldn’t sleep, anticipating the ring rescue! With God, their very skilled expertise and good hearts, my husband had his ring back in 45 or so minutes.

    Steve found it in the ocean, where it had landed when it fell off. We had so much emotion when he located our wedding band. Our ring has an extended story now, and is even more treasured.

    There were tears and hugs and we will never forget this day. We are so thankful for Crystal Coast Ring Finders! Truly, you saved our day and made our hearts feel complete peace again! We can’t thank Steve and his associate enough.

  • I can't thank you enough, Steve! (2022)

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    Steve and his sidekick, Justin, are amazingly wonderful! I lost my mother's diamond wedding ring in the surf on Topsail while fishing.

    My boyfriend posted on a local metal detecting page, asking for help. They IMMEDIATELY sprung into action! Literally, within 10 minutes of arriving at the beach, Steve located it! I had been absolutely devastated at the thought of losing that ring!

    My father gave it to me after my mom's passing. She'd worn it for the 54 years they were married and I'd always loved it. Thanks to Steve, it's back on my finger! (But I'll never wear it to the beach again!) I can't thank you enough, Steve!

  • Steve is a very wonderful person and what he does is absolutely amazing! (2021)

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    On September 7th I took my children to the beach after work for just a relaxing evening. The waves were ruff but with kids they insisted we get in so I followed and ended up being knocked down by a wave, I quickly put my hand down to stop myself from taking my child down with me and I felt my ring slip off my finger. I was devastated! I found and gentleman who was detecting a little further down and asked for his help, he immediately told me about Steve at Crystal Coast Ring Finders. I looked it up on facebook and called. Steve was so very nice and told me he would be out shortly to start the search for my ring and he did as he said. He kept in touch and made sure I knew he was still looking. After a month I had given up hope on ever seeing my ring again. Steve reached out to me on the 9th and asked if I could fill his paperwork out so he could keep my information on file. Monday October 11th he walked into my work and I filled out tge paperwork and he handed me his card. To my surprise when I turned it over was my ring!! Tears of joy started streaming from my eyes! Steve is a very wonderful person and what he does is absolutely amazing! If you are ever in the area and lose a prized position I definitely recommend Steve with Crystal Coast Ring Finders!!

    Thanks again, you are absolutely amazing!

  • Steven was amazing.… (2021)

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    Steven was amazing. I called him at 6:30pm on a Sunday. He made the 1hr drive to Topsail and was here by 8:00 the same evening…and found the ring within 10 minutes of searching! Because of him I did get to sleep indoors that night. Thank you again

  • Thanks again, Steven. I appreciate what you did for me! (2021)

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    I found Steven's listing on theringfinders.com, and immediately texted him to see if he would be able to look for my ring. Steven responded quickly, and was able to immediately go to the beach I was at to search in the target area I had provided. He communicated frequently with me and provided updates throughout the search process. Steven was persistent in his search, and was able to recover my ring for me. He shipped it the next day and provided a copy of the receipt and tracking number. He continued to check in with me throughout the next several days to make sure I had received my ring. Steven went above and beyond in his recovery efforts, and I appreciate everything he did to help me out.

    Thanks again, Steven. I appreciate what you did for me!

    Jesse

  • Steven went above and beyond in his recovery efforts, and I appreciate everything he did to help me out. (2021)

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    I found Steven's listing on theringfinders.com, and immediately texted him to see if he would be able to look for my ring. Steven responded quickly, and was able to immediately go to the beach I was at to search in the target area I had provided. He communicated frequently with me and provided updates throughout the search process. Steven was persistent in his search, and was able to recover my ring for me. He shipped it the next day and provided a copy of the receipt and tracking number. He continued to check in with me throughout the next several days to make sure I had received my ring. Steven went above and beyond in his recovery efforts, and I appreciate everything he did to help me out.

    Thanks again, Steven. I appreciate what you did for me!

    J

  • I'd highly, highly recommend getting in touch with him to help find lost items! (2020)

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    It would be hard to find a more responsive and kind metal detectorist than Steve. I contacted him after losing my husband's wedding ring and, within a day, he was on the job. Not only did he find the ring, but he drove a long way to return it to us! An added special was a lesson in metal detecting that he gave to me and my family on one of our return trips to the beach. In short, I'd highly, highly recommend getting in touch with him to help find lost items!

    -Lauren J.