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Jostens Gold Class Ring found in yard

  • from Marco Island (Florida, United States)
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While taking the dog out and engaging in the evening ritual of playing ball with his dog, Tom suddenly felt his class ring fly off.  Despite tracking the direction and sound as it rolled across his driveway, a cursory search revealed no ring.  The next morning out came the rake, still no luck.  Then a metal detector rental which resulted in nothing but more frustration, beeps and no luck.  Then the call came “call Mark for it’s only lost until you call!”  The story continues as the ring is back on his finger.  Equipment and “know how” make all the difference.

Huge Jostens Gold Class Ring found Naples, Florida

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Lost White Gold Ring Underwater Found in Whitmore Lake Michigan

  • from Detroit (Michigan, United States)
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In The Shadows of The Seaweed

Cooling Off….Was the plan for Cliff and his daughter Tara. Setting up their chairs, they ended up being neck deep in the water once they settled in. The cool water and gentle swells felt like a million bucks. A few short breaks on shore to visit with family had them back in the water quickly. Towards evening Tara noticed her ring missing. Recalling that she was on shore playing with the dogs and even jet skiing had her heating up with worry as to what happened to the ring. When I arrived, there were brief rain showers. I started to grid search just past where they were sitting and got tons of junk signals. Scanning thru a few tall wispy plants poking up, nails, screws and jagged metal was being detected and removed. As heavier rain and lightning rolled in, I went on shore to check the ground where Tara was. Still no ring signal. A break in the clouds had me back in the water working my way closer to shore. Again, more junk was dug up. As I usually recheck the ground after removing junk, I rechecked this spot and got a clear good metal tone thru the headphones. Scraping thru the sand with my small pin pointer revealed her ring quite deep I’ll say. Holding the ring up for Cliff to see he just about fell out of his lawn chair to get into the water. He quickly called Tara who was overtaken with relief that her ring was found. Let the cool down begin.

In The Shadows of The Seaweed is a first in a new series of posts for recoveries made in/underwater dedicated to my turtle Frankie whom I and my friends had the pleasure of watching her dive for food and chase targets in her tank for 8 months. Very inspiring creature whose personality will always drive me harder to find those elusive underwater lost items.

We will miss her. RIP Frankie!

Jonathan

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Lost gold charm, FOUND! By Jeffrey Laag of Ring Finders Cape May

  • from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost gold charm, FOUND! By Jeffrey Laag

I received a call from Ron. Ron explained that his granddaughter’s necklace broke while they were on the beach at Howard Street here in Cape May. His granddaughter was able to locate the broken chain however, there was a charm that was given to her by her mother that disappeared into the sand. Unfortunately, by the time she realized the chain was broken and sliding off the charm was already gone. She believed it may be in the area where they were sitting, but was not certain. I took the short ride over and met them on the beach. Once they moved their chairs and belongings out of the way, I began checking the area around the umbrella. After about a minute and a half of searching, my detector admitted a low growl commonly associated with that of a gold target . One shallow scoop later I had the charm in the scoop. She immediately began crying, and the rest of the beach began clapping. She didn’t think that it could be found given its size, but this is another true example of how even though something is small, the sentimental value attached to it means so much more than the monetary value or the size of the item. Another successful recovery, happy ending!

If you find yourself in a similar situation, don’t give up hope! Lost items can be recovered when action is taken quickly, Ring Finders Cape May specializes in lost ring recovery, using top of the line metal detecting equipment, in Cape May County NJ and is operated by a born and raised life long, local, year round, resident of Cape May. If you need a ring finder in Wildwood Crest, Cape May, North Wildwood, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, or Ocean City NJ, Professional help from Ring Finders Cape May is only a phone call away!

Don’t wait, call now! (609) 780-4525

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Lost Ring at Solimar Beach Ventura found by Dave TheRingFinder

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
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f you have lost your wedding ring, a bracelet, golden grill or a necklace don’t waste the time or the money buying or renting a metal detector. Instead hire an expert metal detecting professional like Dave The RingFinder! Dave is the “metal detective” and knows how to stack the odds in your favor to get your precious jewelry back. Call or text Dave at 805-290-5009 so he can create a plan to get your ring back!

I got a text from Frankie asking if I could help her find her friends lost silver ring. They had been enjoying the sun and surf at Solimar Beach in Ventura on Tuesday and when they got home they realized her ring was gone. I told her I would get out there that evening and if her ring was there I would find it. I located the area they were in and began to grid out the area. 30 seconds into the search I got a nice high tone on my Minelab Manticore and I plunged my CKG Scoop into the sand and out came the ring. Another ring saved by Dave The RingFinder!

Don’t Wait — Time Is Critical After a Ring Loss in Ventura or Santa Barbara County

Whether you lost a ring, necklace, bracelet, or other jewelry on a Ventura or Santa Barbara County beach, in shallow surf, in a backyard, at a park, or in an open field — the clock starts the moment it’s gone. Shifting tides, moving sand, and other detectorists can all work against recovery the longer you wait. Skip the metal detector rental and trust the expert — Dave The RingFinder.

Dave The RingFinder serves the entire region including:

Ventura County: Ventura · Oxnard · Port Hueneme · Camarillo · Thousand Oaks · Moorpark · Simi Valley · Fillmore · Santa Paula · Ojai

Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara · Carpinteria · Goleta · Montecito · Summerland · Lompoc · Santa Maria · Solvang · Buellton

Notable beaches and recovery locations served: Mondo’s Beach · Surfer’s Point · San Buenaventura State Beach · Rincon Beach · Carpinteria State Beach · East Beach Santa Barbara · West Beach Santa Barbara · McGrath State Beach Oxnard · Silver Strand Beach · Mandalay Beach

About Dave The RingFinder — Ventura County’s Metal Detecting Specialist

Dave The RingFinder has been recovering lost jewelry with a metal detector since 2011 and has operated full-time as a professional ring and jewelry recovery specialist since 2017. Also known as The Metal Detective, Dave brings professional-grade equipment, deep local knowledge of Ventura and Santa Barbara County beaches and tides, and a genuine passion for reuniting people with their most treasured possessions. Every recovery is personal.

Before you spend an afternoon chasing down a metal detector rental in Ventura or Santa Barbara County, make one call instead. Dave has the equipment, the experience, and the track record — and he works on your behalf from the moment you contact him.

📞 Call or text Dave 24/7: 805-290-5009 🌐 davetheringfinder.com

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Lost Oura Found in Ocean City NJ by Ring Finders South Jersey

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

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Beach vacations create unforgettable memories.

Find oura ring

Sometimes they also create unexpected challenges.

Stanley experienced both during his visit to Ocean City, NJ.

His Oura Ring slipped off while enjoying the beach.

He searched without success.

The following day, he contacted Ring Finders South Jersey.

Metal Detecting oura ring

Fortunately, he remembered the general area.

That information proved extremely valuable.

We arrived shortly after receiving his call.

Together we reviewed the circumstances carefully.

Every detail matters during a recovery.

Understanding movement, tides, and foot traffic improves search accuracy.

A planned grid search soon began.

Each sweep covered the sand methodically.

Professional metal detecting equipment located several targets.

Most were ordinary beach debris.

Then another signal appeared.

The detector responded with a clean tone.

We carefully searched the sand.

Within moments, Stanley’s missing Oura Ring appeared.

Find oura ring

His excitement was unforgettable.

The ring looked exactly as it did before it disappeared.

Another cherished item returned home safely.

Recoveries like this demonstrate why experience matters.

Years of beach detecting build confidence and efficiency.

Every successful search follows proven recovery methods.

No search is ever rushed.

Each one deserves careful attention.

Ring Finders South Jersey proudly serves Ocean City and surrounding communities.

Professional searches cover beaches, parks, yards, homes, and shallow water.

Many recoveries happen because clients call quickly.

Waiting several days can reduce recovery chances.

Changing tides and shifting sand hide valuable items deeper.

Quick action improves success dramatically.

If you lose jewelry anywhere in Ocean City, stay calm.

Avoid disturbing the search area.

Mark the location immediately.

Call Ring Finders South Jersey as soon as possible.

Professional recovery often succeeds where searching alone cannot.

Helping people recover sentimental treasures remains incredibly rewarding.

Stanley’s Oura Ring recovery became another successful Ocean City story.

Every recovery reminds me why I love helping others.

Another family left the beach smiling again.

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Lost – Men’s tungsten wedding band, Samsula, FL – FOUND!!

  • from New Smyrna Beach (Florida, United States)
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I noticed a post from someone who had lost his wedding ring in his own front yard. Since it was only a few miles away, I told him I could stop by and asked him to give me a call. Between his schedule and mine, it took a while, but we finally found a time to search.

When I arrived, Duke led me to the exact spot where it happened. Standing there, he said, « I washed my hands right here, » then demonstrated how he had flicked the water from them. « That’s when my ring flew off. » He heard it strike one of the pavers on the walkway, but after that, it simply vanished.

I figured it would be a quick recovery. I fired up the Minelab Manticore and got to work. But the thick, not mown grass quickly changed my expectations. Every promising signal had to be checked carefully, with Duke using a small tool to investigate each target. I searched one side of the walkway, then the other. Nothing but junk. Next came the pavers t hemselves—still nothing.

Refusing to give up, I widened the search. More junk. Then I worked my way close to the house and got a strong signal near the edge of the flower bed. Assuming it was probably a metal landscape stake, I moved on.

Just then I heard Duke shout, « It’s my ring! »

He had looked down and spotted it, hidden in the grass exactly where the detector had alerted me. Tears filled his eyes as the symbol of his marriage to Kathy was safely back on his finger. Hugs, smiles, and grateful hearts followed as God once again blessed a search with a successful ending.

Praise the Lord.

I’m Detector Ed – Florida metal detecting specialist focused on recovering lost items. Whether it’s a ring, jewelry, keys, or even a phone, I search beaches, parks, yards, and shallow water—just about anywhere it might be hiding.

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Lost iPhone, FOUND! By Jeffrey Laag Ring Finders Cape May

  • from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost iPhone, FOUND! By Jeffrey Laag

I received a call from Tom. Tom explained that after enjoying a day fishing he dropped his iPhone off the dock and into the murky muddy bottom of the Commodore Marina in Avalon, NJ. We arranged to meet the following day so that we could catch the low tide as it would be the most practical time to attempt to recover the phone. I arrived the next day, about an hour before dead low tide, ahead of Tom. Tom explained that he was cleaning some trigger fish when he accidentally knicked his hand while cleaning the fish with a knife. He picked up his phone and was trying to call his buddy over so that he could tend to his wound when the phone slipped from his grip and dropped into the water. Tom and marina staff attempted to retrieve the phone with nets and magnet but were not successful. Tom provided very good location specifics so as soon as I arrived I began checking the area. As soon as I plunged the detector into the water I immediately detected a loud signal, typically associated with a large target. After two scoops I had the phone in my scoop and it was still on and functioning, all before Tom arrived! Another happy ending another successful recovery!

Toms Google Review:

“We planned to meet at low tide to search for my iPhone which had fallen into the murky bay two days earlier. When I got to the dock, Jeff had gotten there ahead of me and had already located and retrieved my phone from the spot I had described. Amazingly, the phone still had a charge and worked! High praise for Jeff’s skill and professionalism.”

If you find yourself in a similar situation, don’t give up hope! Lost items can be recovered when action is taken quickly, Ring Finders Cape May specializes in lost ring recovery, using top of the line metal detecting equipment, in Cape May County NJ and is operated by a born and raised life long, local, year round, resident of Cape May. If you need a ring finder in Wildwood Crest, Cape May, North Wildwood, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, or Ocean City NJ, Professional help from Ring Finders Cape May is only a phone call away! Don’t wait, call NOW! 609-780-4525

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FOUND 1973 CLASS RING IN LAKE….RETURNED!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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I found this class ring and did the research to try and return it… On 7/15/2026

UPDATE FOUND OWNER OF THE 1973 CLASS RING ON: 7/17/2026

I was able to find the owner of this ring. Turns out the daughter lost it when she was 15 while at a church event. She is 41 now, so it’s been lost for 26 years! We are planning on meeting up next week!!

This was a hard one. There are so many Northeast schools and only two with a Viking mascot. One in FL and one in PA. I had to go to the class of 1973 class page and checked out their class roster and found the only person it could have been. Searched the name on FB. I found a post that had the mom and daughter and I messaged the daughter, after we talked over the phone we confirmed it was the ring she had lost 26 years ago!!!

So glad I was able find it and even more excited that I will be able to return this ring to the family!

UPDATE RETURNED ON: 7/19/2026

I successfully returned the 1973 class ring back to the daughter that lost it 26 years earlier! She is going to surprise her mom with the ring soon.

I loved the research challenge and even more when I found the rightful owner and was able to return it to the family.

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 117 total!

Ring count for 2026: 82 (22 – recoveries/1 – return)

GOLD – 23 (18 – recoveries/1 – return)
GOLD/STAINLESS – 1
PLATNIUM – 4 (4-recoveries)
SILVER – 18
TUNGSTEN – 2
JUNK – 34
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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!”

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LOST 18k GOLD EARRING in CHARLOTTE, NC….. FOUND!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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Received a text from this ladies husband saying his wife had lost a very sentimental earring in their yard while spreading mulch and asked if I could help.

After getting the location details, I headed out. I arrived, got the story and began my search. I used her other earring as my example in the program I was using but it wasn’t picking it up very well. After about 50 mins I switched coils and settings and used her other earring as my example again. After a few more mins I found it right where I had started! My first settings and coil wasn’t picking it up very well. Sometimes you have to take a step back, adjust and try again.

She had come out crying at one point so I knew I had to find this earring for her! I could tell it meant so much to her and I wasn’t going to give up until it was found! I told her “All hope isn’t lost, I will give it my all and do my best to get it back to you.”

They both were inside when I found it. So I still had the other earring and some nails. I knocked on the door and she answered and I said “I wanted to give you the other earring and these nails!” But I had both earrings in the mix and the surprise on her face was priceless!!!! She was so emotional, thankful and she went and played the same prank on her husband!

This is why I do this. I love these happy endings that makes my day!!!

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Wedding Ring Recovered on Wasaga Beach Ontario

  • from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
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A Late-Night Beach Search Ends with the Best Possible Outcome

Unfortunately, we can’t help with every lost item. Timing, distance, and changing conditions sometimes make a recovery impossible. But every once in a while, a phone call comes in that you just can’t ignore.

When Allan called, you could hear the emotion in his voice. It was clear this wasn’t just another ring—it meant the world to him.

Earlier that day, Allan and a group of friends had been enjoying a day at the beach, tossing a football back and forth. During one throw, his ring flew off his finger and disappeared into the sand.

The entire group spent hours searching. They looked throughout the afternoon and well into the evening, but despite everyone’s best efforts, the ring remained hidden.

We decided this was one we had to try.

After making the long drive, we arrived at the beach around 10:00 p.m. It was completely dark. With only the light from our phones to guide us, we began carefully gridding the area using our metal detectors.

An hour passed as we worked our way through the sand, hoping for the signal we were looking for.

Then it happened.

A solid target stopped us in our tracks, and within moments, Allan’s ring was back in our hands.

The relief and excitement on Allan’s face made the late-night drive and the long search more than worthwhile. There’s nothing quite like returning an item that someone thought was gone forever.

Congratulations, Allan! Thank you for trusting Dive Detecting and The Ring Finders. Recoveries like this are exactly why we do what we do.

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