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Lost Gold Hawaiian Ring at Aulani Kohola Lagoon Ko Olina resort…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)
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This ring find began a few days ago when I was contacted by Jennifer who lives on Oahu.  While enjoying the waters of Aulani Kohola Lagoon with her daughter while standing in waist deep water her daughter’s Yellow Gold Hawaiian Style Ring fell off into the water and disappeared.  They tried searching for the ring but it was useless as the water was losing it’s visibility.  I left for Ko Olina after work and Jennifer sent me some excellent pics of the area for conducting my search.  After 45 minutes and expanding the grid in every direction I told Jennifer it wasn’t in the box and she and I assumed a snorkeler probably spotted it.  She let the beach team know in case someone turned it in.  That brings me to this morning’s low tide and I was hunting Kohola Lagoon.  Out in neck deep water I got a screaming target on the Manticore and in one scoop there was Jennifer’s amazing Hawaiian Gold Ring.  It was quite far off the location I hunted so I rushed back to my car to confirm the ring as I had an exact picture.  Sure enough it was. Blessed again!  As you can see Jennifer was very excited to get the ring back and she met me at Aulani for the return.  Hugs of joy!  Aloha to Jennifer!

 

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Silver ring lost on sand volleyball court, Orlando, Florida…found with a metal detector!

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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If you lost something important to you…like a ring or keys or cell phone on land or in the water or even in your car…call or text me at 321-363-6029 and let’s talk. I can answer any questions you may have about my recovery service and am available day or night! Call or text me ASAP!

Everett was playing volleyball with some friends at their private community facility and as he went to hit the ball he felt his heavy silver ring slip off of his finger! Unfortunately no one saw exactly where it landed as it happened so fast. Everett was sure it landed fairly close to where he was standing so they tried running their hands through the sand and after an hour or so they gave up. Everett thought that maybe there was some kind of service that could help in a situation like this so he looked up « Metal detecting person near me » and that search led him to theringfinders.com website.

It was getting on towards evening so I told Everett I could come right away and after a 40 minute drive I met Everett and he showed me the area. I began my search on the same side of the court where Everett was standing and after clearing all the coins and pull tabs I crossed over to the opposite side of the court and as I was finishing gridding that side off I got a strong signal reading in the 90’s on my Deus 2 metal detector. Everett’s lost ring was just under the surface and I found it surprising just how far a heavy ring can travel with only the flip of the wrist! Everett was so thankful to have his special ring back and was all smiles as he posed for some last minute pictures.

Have you lost something as well and need special help? Call or text me at 321-363-6029 and let’s talk!
Mike McInroe…honored to be a member of theringfinders.com

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IPhone Lost in the Dry Sand, Found and Returned Myrtle Beach SC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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IPhone Lost in the Dry Sand, Found and Returned Myrtle Beach SC

Shortly before 3 p.m. on Apr 4th, I received a call from Magen asking if I could find an IPhone on the beach. I responded I could and got additional details. I told her I could be there in about 30-40 minutes, she agreed, and I was on my way.

Magen had given me the code for the parking garage, so I had a place to park when I got there. I met Magen by the hotel pool, and we walked to the beach. On the way, Magen told me her 11-year-old daughter had been making sandcastles and had laid her phone on the sand. At some point they realized the phone had disappeared.  Magen knew the area where it was lost. She said they had actually drugged their feet through the area trying to find the phone. I started the search a little south and after a few lines, Magen moved me a little further north. I hadn’t gotten a description of the phone, figuring it was probably the only phone that’d be out there. At some point and unknowingly, my phone fell off my hip. As I’m searching, a young man came up behind me and asked if I was looking for a phone. I said I was, and he handed me a phone he just found. Well, not paying a lot of attention to the phone, I asked Magen If it was her daughter’s phone. When she said “no”, I realized I was holding my own phone. To say I was totally embarrassed is an understatement!!! After a couple more grid lines, I hit her daughter’s phone buried under a few inches of sand. A dance competition weekend saved.

Magen – Thanks for allowing me to help find your daughter’s IPhone. Hope you all have a great weekend and her team does great.

Jim   

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Lost – Men’s Gold/Platinum Heirloom Ring – Daytona Beach, FL – FOUND!!!

  • from New Smyrna Beach (Florida, United States)
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Here I was before dawn, on the edge of the ocean looking for a ring that I was not called to find.  On the drive over, I prayed that I could locate the ring.  I had seen it listed on Tuesday evening, but I had to be out of town on Wednesday.  I contacted Allison the previous evening and she said that her husband could call me at 7:30 am.  While I was waiting for the call, I scoured the dead low-tide sand with my trusty Minelab Manticore with the led light on.

When Cody called, he said they were there on Monday and set up between the stairs and ADA walk-down ramp.  They went into the water but not very deep and only went about 50 feet North.  I told him that I was confident that if it was there, I would find it.

I covered all the water areas first because the tide was coming in fast.  I proceeded up the beach and into the area where they had been sitting on the beach.  Nothing but a few coins and some trash.

By this time, it was almost 9 am and I was detecting the area between the stairs for the 3rd time.  As I looked under the stairs, I sensed that I should go to the other side.  An immediate and solid hit!  It was the ring, where it should not have been but was.

All rings have a story and this one was no different; passed down from Allison’s late father!  Later that day I had the privilege to give the ring to Cody!  God is good-he had guided me when I needed him most.

 

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Ocean City NJ Lost Cartier LOVE Ring Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost a ring in Ocean City, New Jersey?

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A Love Ring’s Journey: A Beach Recovery Story

The waves lapped gently at the Ocean City shoreline as Ken made his way to the water’s edge. It was supposed to be a perfect weekend getaway with his girlfriend, soaking up the New Jersey sun and salt air. But sometimes life has other plans.

Ken had just wanted to rinse the stubborn beach sand from his hands. A simple task — until he felt that heart-stopping moment when his Cartier LOVE ring, usually snug on his finger, wasn’t there anymore. The panic set in immediately.

The couple spent frantic minutes sifting through the sand, their romantic afternoon turning into an increasingly desperate search. The ring could have been anywhere: in the soft sand where they’d been sitting, or worse, pulled away by the ocean’s persistent tide.

That’s when they remembered hearing about Ring Finders South Jersey, finding lost rings in Ocean City, New Jersey. One phone call later, help was on the way.

Within fifteen minutes, their metal-detecting expert arrived, ready to tackle the search. The first sweep of the ocean proved fruitless, but experience had taught him not to give up so easily. Moving back to where the couple had been lounging earlier, it took just a few passes with the detector. The gleaming Cartier ring appeared in the scoop, safe and sound.

What could have been a weekend remembered for loss became a story of relief and gratitude. The couple’s smiles said it all: sometimes the best moments are not the ones we plan. The ones where things work out just when we need them to.

If you have lost a ring read some helpful advice on how to find it here Ocean City Lost Ring.

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Found Necklace in Pond in Ft. Wayne, IN

  • from Bristol (Indiana, United States)
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He lost his necklace diving in the pond.  It was tough to find, but I was able to find it in about 10 ft. of water.  It was one that his grandma gave him and had sentimental value.

 

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Engagement Ring Found in Warsaw

  • from Bristol (Indiana, United States)
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This wedding set was lost in a yard in Warsaw and they were unable to find it for 5 days.  They called me to help and I was able to find it within about 5 – 10 minutes.  Very happy that I was able to find it for them.

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Men’s Wedding Ring Found

  • from Bristol (Indiana, United States)
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Found this ring at the reservoir in Huntington, IN. He had lost it and bought a detector to look for it, could not find it, so he called me.  It took me a half a day to find it, but was successful.

 

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Lost Wedding Ring in the Sand Recovered at East Beach Santa Barbara

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
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Lost Wedding Ring Recovered on East Beach: Dave MacDonald, The Ring Finder Santa Barbara
If you’ve lost a ring in Santa Barbara, you’re in luck—Dave MacDonald of The Ring Finders Santa Barbara is your local expert for metal detecting and ring recovery. Last night, I received an urgent text from Joshua, a Bay Area resident visiting his daughter at UC Santa Barbara (UCSB). While enjoying a family day at East Beach, disaster struck: his wife’s platinum wedding ring slipped off into the sand near the high tide line. For locals and visitors alike, losing a ring on Santa Barbara beaches can feel hopeless—but that’s where I come in as DaveTheRingFinder in Santa Barbara.
The Search Begins on East Beach
Joshua explained that he and his wife had frantically searched the sandy stretch for 30 minutes with no success. That’s when their quick-thinking daughter searched online for “ring finder in Santa Barbara” and found me, Dave MacDonald, a proud member of The Ring Finders network serving Santa Barbara, CA. It was late, but time is critical in these situations—rings can sink deeper into the sand or get swept away by tides. I agreed to head out to East Beach right away and told Joshua I’d contact him once I arrived at the spot.
Joshua had marked the suspected location with a stick propped up in the sand. But when I got to East Beach—located along Santa Barbara’s scenic coastline near the UCSB campus—I found not one, but two sticks, spaced about 75 yards apart. This is common in beach recoveries; panic and shifting tides can confuse even the best memory.
Finding the Platinum Ring with Precision
As Santa Barbara’s trusted ring finder, I rely on my Minelab Manticore metal detector and years of experience. I started by gridding the first stick’s location, methodically sweeping the sand for any signal. Nothing turned up, so I moved to the second spot 75 yards down the beach. Halfway through gridding this area, I got a promising mid-tone signal—deeper than surface finds, suggesting the ring had settled into the sand.
Using my CKG scoop, I dug three times, and on the third scoop, I heard that satisfying clang—a sound every ring finder lives for. There, gleaming in the bottom of the scoop, was a stunning platinum wedding ring. Another success for Dave MacDonald, The Ring Finders Santa Barbara!
Reuniting the Ring with Its Owner
I immediately texted Joshua a photo to confirm it was his wife’s ring. His response? An enthusiastic “YES!” He was just 20 minutes away, so we arranged to meet up. Handing over that precious ring was a reminder of why I do this—bringing relief and joy to people in Santa Barbara and beyond.
Why Choose DaveTheRingFinder in Santa Barbara?
Whether it’s East Beach, West Beach, or any sandy stretch in Santa Barbara County, losing a ring doesn’t have to be the end of the story. As Dave MacDonald of The Ring Finders Santa Barbara, I specialize in recovering lost jewelry—wedding rings, engagement rings, heirlooms—you name it. My metal detecting services are fast, reliable, and tailored to Santa Barbara’s unique coastal terrain, from high tide lines to dry sand.
  • Local Expertise: I know Santa Barbara beaches like the back of my hand, including East Beach near UCSB.
  • Advanced Tools: The Minelab Manticore and CKG scoop ensure precise recoveries, even in deep sand.
  • Quick Response: Day or night, I’m here to help Santa Barbara residents and visitors reclaim their lost treasures.
Lost a Ring in Santa Barbara? Call Dave Today!
If you’ve lost a ring in Santa Barbara, don’t waste time digging blindly—call Dave MacDonald, your local Ring Finder. Search “ring finder Santa Barbara” or “DaveTheRingFinder Santa Barbara” to find me online, just like Joshua’s daughter did. From Goleta to Carpinteria, I’m the go-to expert for lost jewelry recovery in Santa Barbara, CA.
Contact me today for prompt, professional service—and let’s get your ring back where it belongs!
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LOST WHITE GOLD WEDDING RING IN RALEIGH, NC….. FOUND!!!

  • from Fayetteville (North Carolina, United States)
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While in SC attempting another recovery, sadly didnt find that one, I received a text about a lost ring in Raleigh, NC, at a parks volleyball sandy pit area.

The couple were visiting from out of state and leaving soon. I advised them of the current laws and that I’d have to call the local police to see if I could get permission to try and find it. I called Raleigh, PD and they deferred me to the park staff/security. I called and spoke with the director of the park where the ring was lost. He advised me he would have to call his supervisor and said he’d call me back. About 30 mins later I get a call and the green light!!! They said someone would need to be present while I searched for the ring, I said, “sounds good to me!” So from SC it was about a 3 hour drive!

I arrived at the park, then couple arrived and I called the Director to advise him we were there and I was about to get started. I covered the first area and didn’t find it. The park director showed up and sat at the picnic table where the 2nd possible location was. 1 pulltab and 1 twist top later I get another signal and it’s her ring!

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Ring count for 2025: 11 (8 – recoveries)

GOLD – 3 (3- recoveries)
GOLD/SILVER – 1 (1 – recovery)
PLATNIUM – 1 (1 – recovery)
SILVER – 4 (3 – recoveries)
VINTAGE – 2

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