Received a call at about 9:30 AM on Saturday from a friend of a person who had lost his new wedding band on Michigan Ave in Chicago. He had been walking on Michigan Friday night and he had been flicking the ring with his thumb. Since he had just gotten married, he was still getting use to the ring. Married not even 1 day!!! I found it in about 10 minutes in the shrubs along Michigan Ave. Marriage Saved!
Platinum Wedding Ring Recovered in Pasadena, Texas
I was contacted this weekend by Mr. Lee Nguyen from Pasadena, Texas regarding his lost wedding ring. Lee stated he had lost his wedding ring this weekend while washing his car at his parents house in Pasadena.
Lee said he was pretty sure of where the ring had fallen of his hand, but he was unable to find it after searching the area in question.
The photographs tell the rest of the story; the Nguyen’s are very happy to have their platinum wedding band back..
Got a call about a lost iPhone. While on a golf course pulling a child on a sled, iPhone dropped in the snow. Owner searched and even rented a metal detector, to no avail. Hence the call.. Within an hour with my ctx 3030 and a rake, I found it. As a note to others, the iPhone models each ring up differently on the 3030. iPhone 5 is up around 01/44 and the iPhone 4 hits about 01/28.
She was surprised that I found it?
Richard Browne holds a tray of some of his findings including a Packers shampoo top from the late 1800s, coins, nails and knives using an underwater metal detector. Over the years Browne says he has pulled up thousands of objects including coins, class rings and wedding and engagement rings from various off and on Cape beaches.
Cape Cod Times/Merrily Cassidy
also by Jason Kolnos
capecast@capecodonline.com
January 16, 2013
DENNISPORT — A lone figure, up to his chest in the cold ocean, waves a strange magic wand, seeking treasure. Why does he dare challenge King Neptune for the fruits of the deep?
« The quest, » said Richard Browne. « It keeps me off the streets and out of the bars. »
Browne, of South Yarmouth, is a member of Ring Finders, a group of metal detector specialists spread throughout the world who offer their services to folks who lose precious stuff.
« They give me a call and I go out anywhere on the Cape and find it for them and return it to them for nothing, » Browne said. « Two years ago, I returned 22 rings and this past year, 10. »
He is currently trying to find the owner of a 1970 CornellUniversity ring found off SeaStreetBeach in Dennisport on Jan. 10. Browne, who began detecting in 1982, estimates he has returned 100 class rings during his career.
« I don’t accept rewards; they’re taxable, » he said. « If you want to give me a gift, I’ll think about that. A thank-you note is wonderful. »
Browne said his biggest thanks have come after he found missing wedding bands or engagement rings. He believes he has saved at least one marriage that was strained to the breaking point after the loss of a ring.
Browne said the most valuable object he has returned is a $20,000 diamond ring he located at New Seabury.
When Browne isn’t helping others, he is helping himself to the bounty under the sea, in locations on- and off-Cape. Sometimes he pulls up soda cans and spark plugs; sometimes he finds unusual coins and jewelry.
« Trying to find a little fortune here and there, » he calls it.
A sticking point for those who want to join in the treasure hunt may be the cost of equipment. Browne estimated that the detector, special scooper, waders and other odds and ends total $2,000.
Prospective hunters should always check pertinent local, state and federal regulations regarding metal detecting in a specific area.
The reward of plumbing the depths goes beyond booty, Browne said.
« It’s just relaxing, » he said. « I don’t like going to the gym to work out. And you get out there and it gets cold and your heart starts pumping and you dig and try not to get water down your gloves and stay dry. It’s peaceful. »
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A fun photo session on the snowy shores of Lake Michigan turned to disappointment for newly engaged couple, Brooke Vanderwegen and Josiah Frusti. Enrolled at Concordia University, the couple were in the process of photographing a romantic moment in a picturesque winter wonderland at the University’s Lakeshore campus when the ring somehow slipped from Brooke’s grasp and vanished into the snow. Despite frantic efforts to locate it, the ring eluded discovery.
The following day, Superbowl Sunday, I received an email from Brooke asking if I might assist. The next morning, early, I made my way to Mequon (in a snowstorm) and met up with a hopeful Josiah. I suited up against the icy blast coming off the lake and then followed Josiah down about a hundred steps to the winding pathway below. He stopped at a point where the ring was last seen and where snow-packed evidence of previous searches was now fast fading in a deepening blanket of fresh snow.
The ring’s hiding place was no match for my Minelab Excalibur Detector. Within just a few minutes of dusting the snow’s surface a sweet full-bodied moan from the detector signaled its presence, almost dead center in the pathway. A few careful passes with an extraction blade exposed it to the light of day and to the flash of Josiah’s beaming grin.
Josiah, it was a delight to assist you with the recovery of your future bride’s ring, May its story continue for many, many loving years together.
I typically look forward to getting calls from The Ring Finders directory for lost rings, lost keys, lost cell phones, you name it. However, on this day I was a little hesitant to answer the phone. You see, it was not just a typical WI winter day … it was -10 degrees below zero outside! Brandon had lost his ring in the parking lot of Erin’s Snug Irish Pub and Restaurant in Madison, WI. On the call, he explained that he was wiping the snow off his windshield wipers when he lost his ring. He did not have any gloves on (what was he thinking!) and when he went to flick the snow off his hand … he ring flew off. He knew right where it was, but after digging for awhile gave up.
Gold is extremely heavy, and when dropped into a snow bank, will drop pretty quickly to the bottom. Even though Brandon saw the entry point, he could not find the lost ring in the 4 foot snow bank. He searched on Google hoping to rent a metal detector the next day. He entered a bunch of different phrases, « rent metal detector », « metal detector rental » and « how to find my lost ring ». Fortunately for him, he found The Ring Finders Page and my blog. http://theringfinders.com/blog/Dan.Roekle/. He said he couldn’t believe such a service even existed, and there was a member right in Madison. He couldn’t believe it. He also couldn’t believe that I was willing to head out that same day … the same day that it was -10 degrees below zero!
I brought my son along on the hunt, and after bundling up, we headed out. We hunted in 5 min increments, because it was that cold. I am a pretty tough guy when it comes to cold weather, but with temps -10 below zero, you don’t want to mess around. We kept our van running to warm up. The problem with hunting in a parking lot in the winter, is that all the junk from the parking lot is picked up by the snow plows and dropped right on the curb. This is of course right where Brandon lost his ring.
My son and I are usually not quick to give up, we don’t like to leave a lost ring that we know is within reach. However, did I mention it was cold. We agreed to do one more 5 min search. Good thing we did, because we got a strong signal on the metal detector … and pulled out Brandon’s ring. We didn’t even look at it closely as we both ran to the van to warm up. Our first stop was McDonald’s for some hot chocolate, then to Brandon’s house to return the ring. He gave us a very generous reward for our hard work and an extra bonus seeing it was so cold. He could not have been more appreciative for our hard work and for finding his lost wedding ring.
Remember, don’t rent a metal detector, rent a Ring Finder!
14k wedding band
New couple to Canada from Australia lost his 9k white gold wedding band. He lost the ring while taking stuff out of the car at the motel 8 where they were staying.He dropped it in the snow.They serached for a couple of hours.With no luck they found ringfinders and called me out.I went ot right away about 9 pm. It was very cold out -9 and windy. I sreached for about a hour couldn’t find it.I thought it might be under one of the other cars.I went back the next day and recovered it and returned it to the wife they were very happy.Another happy couple.
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On the afternoon of 12/9/2012 I recieved a phone call from a gentleman by the name of ( Mr. Joe D ). who explained that his father, ( Mr. Tom D. ) lost a 14K gold ring while working in his yard a week earlier.. After speakin with ( Mr. Joe D.) , I then called his father , ( Mr. Tom D. ) to speak to him and he explained the story of losing the ring as well.. I then agreed to meet them about a hour later and when I got there, I had ( Mr. Tom D. ) walk me through what he was doing when he lost his ring.. He explained that he had searched for it with no luck and even had the neighbor help.. He told me that it could be in one of the many bags of rakings or around the bushes which is where he was when he lost it.. Rather than go through all the bags and dump out all the leaves etc which would be alot more work to clean them up again, I got out my Long Range Metal Detector / Electroscope and proceded to scope the area around the Bushes where he was when he lost the ring.. Instantly I was able lock onto a target by the bushes where he was working using my Long Range Metal Detector and in under ten minutes I was able to recover his lost ring for him.. I am so glad I was able to help him.. I hope they have a Merry Christmas and wish them a very Happy Holidays.. In the pictures you with see the ring and me holding my long range metal detector standing beside Mr. Tom D.
I was contacted by a homeowner from the City of West University (Houston) regarding a lost men’s Platinum Wedding Ring. The homeowner indicated the ring was possibly lost in one of two locations, one a little league baseball field, and the other the hedges in their front yard.
Several days ago, I conducted a search of the baseball field with unsuccessful results. A follow-up search today at the homeowner’s residence was successful.
The homeowner will be extremely happy to learn his Platinum Wedding Ring was recovered.
The homeowners in the case wishes to remain anonymous.
John Volek