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Lost Sentimental Gold Cross Necklace Butler Beach,FL – Found by The Prospecting Mulés

septembre 29th, 2026 by Prospecting Mulés
from St. Augustine Beach (Florida, United States)

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On a Saturday afternoon, I received a call from Kathie regarding a lost gold necklace. Her daughter’s boyfriend had lost a very sentimental family cross necklace while swimming in the ocean at Butler Beach.

Fortunately, I live about half a mile away and could quickly reach the location. They handled the situation well when faced with losing an item. They marked the location, used reference points, knew the tide’s status, and contacted The Ring Finders.

However, the ocean was still showing the devastating effects of the recent northeastern storm, and the full moon tide cycle made it even rougher. To say it was rough would be an understatement. Kathie’s son, daughter’s boyfriend, and I entered the water together. We stayed close to each other throughout the ordeal. We were constantly being battered and tossed by the waves like rag dolls.

After 45 minutes of battling Neptune, I finally got a good signal, only to be knocked completely off my feet. We tried to recover the signal for the next 30 minutes, but Neptune and his soul-crushing tides weren’t having any of it. The pounding was too much, and we had to suspend the search.

I informed them that I would return tomorrow a few hours before low tide, hoping the tides would have subsided and made for a safer recovery. I arrived two hours before low tide and made another attempt to retrieve the necklace. Knowing how challenging it had been the previous day, I introduced myself to a group of people nearby. I explained my situation and asked if they wouldn’t mind keeping an eye out for me.

I set up my boundary markers in the dry sand and began to grid my way into the ocean. The waves weren’t too bad, but the current was making it difficult to stay within my search lanes. After two hours of struggling to grid in the relentless ocean, I finally got a good signal. Before I was knocked off the spot, I took a mental picture of my boundary markers.

Fortunately, I managed to return to the same spot multiple times after the current displaced me from it. When I spotted a gold chain dangling over the edge of my scoop, my heart raced. I swiftly made my way out of the ocean onto the dry sand before Neptune could snatch the necklace back.

I knew Kathie and her family were attending the Patriots vs. Jaguars game in Jacksonville. I immediately texted her, “Sorry the Patriots were losing. On the brighter side!” and attached four photos of the recovered necklace.

Later that evening, I was able to reunite the necklace with its owner. These moments make what we do truly special. The emotions, gratitude, and heartfelt thanks we receive bring immense joy and happiness.

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Lost ring in car…found by Florida Ring Finder…Mike McInroe!

septembre 27th, 2026 by Mike McInroe
from Sanford (Florida, United States)

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1-321-363-6029

Do you need a metal detector to find a lost ring in your yard, at the park or in the water? Why not hire a professional metal detecting expert instead. My name is Mike McInroe…Central Florida Ring Finder at 321-363-6029 and let’s talk. On land, in the water, in the grass, sand, in cars, homes…rings, jewelry, keys, phones, property markers, etc.

This ring search began when I received a text from Marie asking if I could help find a lost ring in her car. I always ask a few pertinent questions first off to determine the actual likelihood of finding their lost ring. She was 100% sure it was lost in her car and explained that being from France she has the tendency to talk while using gestures with her hands and that is exactly what happened in this case. She made a quick sweep of her hand and felt her ring come off and then she heard a click. At first she was not overly concerned because she figured when she got home she would do a simple search and find her ring…no problem. But after thoroughly searching on her own and vacuuming and then taking her car to the mechanic…they were not able to find her precious ring. This simple gold ring was a gift to her when she was 13 years old from her mother who has recently passed away. Marie is very fond of her special ring and even more so now…so not having her ring caused her true heartache.

It took about 15 minutes to look all the obvious places over and the sun roof opening was a most likely place for a flying ring to go but my probing with my Endoscope could not detect a small gold ring. Then I began searching carefully along the metal seat glides and I spotted a quarter tucked under the drivers seat and then a flash of gold revealed Marie’s lost gold ring hiding along side the quarter. I called Marie out to see what I had found and she was visibly shaken and hugged me over and over and kept saying « Thank you, thank you »!

So I thank God for allowing me to find Marie’s lost ring in her car and I thank Marie for giving me the call and opportunity to help her. And then I am thankful to be able to help those in need of The Ring Finders services and for Chris Turner who started this service and made it available to those of us who find great joy and contentment in helping others.

So how can I help you? Call or text me…or leave a message at 321-363-6029 and let’s talk!
Mike McInroe…waiting to help you in your time of need!

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Platinum Engagement Ring Lost in the Ocean, Found and Returned Ocean Isle Beach NC

septembre 26th, 2026 by Jim Wren
from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)

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Just after 5:30 p.m. on September 25, 2026, I received a call from Tricia saying her friend; Caroline had lost her Platinum Engagement ring in the ocean. Looking at the tide tables, she lost it about 2 or so hours before high tide. The next low tide wasn’t until just before 1 a.m. I’m not a big fan and neither is my wife, of me going out in the middle of the night, alone in total darkness and doing a possible water search. So again, looking at the tide tables, the next low tide was after 2 p.m. on Saturday. I asked Tricia to get me some landmarks from the houses behind her on the beach. She did one better and took a couple of pictures showing a couple of houses and where the ladies were set up on the beach. I told her that I’d be there the next morning at 11 a.m., this would be 4 hours plus after high tide and give me time to work the low tide line if necessary.

The next morning just before 11 a.m., I arrived at the house that Tricia, Caroline and another friend Isa were staying. Caroline and Tricia walked me down to the beach and showed me the area. Talking with Caroline she explained that she was about knee to thigh deep and had put her hands in the water to splash Tricia and Isa and felt her ring come off her finger. Unfortunately, she was facing the ocean which put the ring a little farther out. Looking at the pictures Tricia took; I lined myself up and started a north/south grid line. I covered the suspected area, taking the search out to knee to thigh deep. I expected, with the outgoing tide, her ring would be in the wet sand. After finishing that section and talking with Caroline, I moved past the west boundary and started another grid search. I still wasn’t finding her ring. The only area left was between my two grid searches. I started on the west side and worked east to my original starting point. On my last line and in the wet sand, I got a solid signal with a VDI (visual display indicator) reading of 16. I think all of my platinum VDI readings have been in the 11 to 12 range. Like all my targets, I dig everything. One scoop and I had the target out of the hole. Spread the sand out with my foot and saw a beautiful ring staring up at me. I picked up the ring and was sure I had Caroline’s ring. It appeared platinum and was heavy and thick, hence the high VDI reading. Caroline had gone back up to the house, so I showed the ring to Tricia and Isa who both thought it was Caroline’s. Isa verified that it was stamped with “PLAT” so I was confident we had Caroline’s ring. I think Isa took a picture and sent it to Caroline and Tricia called her just as Caroline was walking back on the beach. What a big smile Caroline had on her face. Caroline called her husband, Charlie to give him the good news. Charlie wanted to talk with me, and he thanked me for finding her ring. A funny little back story is that Charlie metal detects, but more relic hunting than beach. In the beginning of Caroline’s trip, he offered her the opportunity to take one of his metal detectors, but she wasn’t interested. Charlie and I have a future date to go metal detecting when they come down around Thanksgiving. I can’t wait.

Tricia – Thank you for contacting me to help get Caroline’s ring back.

Caroline – I’m so happy to have found your ring for you and to get it back where it belongs.

Jim

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Lost Wedding Ring found in the Water at East Beach Santa Barbara by Dave The RingFinder

septembre 25th, 2026 by David Mac Donald
from Santa Barbara (California, United States)

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1-805-290-5009
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If 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 call today from Charlie who was in town for a wedding in Santa Barbara with his wife. They were from Columbus Ohio so being that there are no beaches there everyone in the wedding was playing in the water at East Beach. Charlie was playing football in the water when he felt his wedding ring slip off his finger. He was waste deep and even though he swiped and searched his ring was gone. So Charlie did the only thing he could do, he called Dave The RingFinder to get his wedding ring back.

I checked the tides and as luck would have it we had 2 hours until low tide so now was the time to get in the water and find Charlie’s ring. After sitting in traffic for nearly all of those two hours thanks to Cal Trans constant freeway fixes, I finally met Charlie in the parking lot and together we went into the water. Charlie had been all over the area playing catch and diving into waves so I knew I just had to be patient and grid slowly as I always do. After a couple trash targets I moved a little closer to shore and started to grid parallel to the shore when I got a 22 on my Minelab Manticore. I was waist deep so getting my scoop in behind the waves took me a minute but I was finally able to scoop the target out.

It took me minute to sift through the rocks and when I did I saw the beautiful white gold men’s wedding band in the bottom of the scoop. I looked over at Charlie and nodded that I had his ring. He ran up on me, saw his ring and bear hugged me in the water. Another vacation to Santa Barbara saved by Dave The RingFinder! We got back to my car and I got to pray over Charlie and his ring and we thanked God for helping lead us to the ring because finding a ring in the ocean requires a lot of help from above!

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-All areas of Malibu

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

Lost something? Don’t rent — trust the expert. Dave The RingFinder is here to bring your jewelry home

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Lost Wedding Ring Found at West beach Santa Barbara by Dave The RingFinder

septembre 25th, 2026 by David Mac Donald
from Santa Barbara (California, United States)

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1-805-290-5009
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If 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!

It was a lazy Sunday afternoon until it wasn’t. I got a call from Christian who was leaving Santa Barbara to go back home to Golden Colorado. On the last day of his families vacation he had been digging in the sand on north side of the pier at West Beach in Santa Barbara when he discovered his Platinum wedding band was gone. They tried frantically to search in the sand but platinum rings are heavy and every push of the sand just served to bury it further out of reach. He realized that they needed to get to the airport so they didn’t miss their flight so he did the only thing he could do, he called Dave The RingFinder.

Christian dropped me a pin in the general area and I told him I would get up there that afternoon and get his ring back. I got to the area and began to scan for where you could see where folks had been gathering. Fortunately in their quest to find the ring they had left a perfect scene of the crime and I could tell exactly where they had been searching. I started on the outside of the area and sure enough I got a solid tone on my Minelab Manticore and two scoops later I had Christian’s ring back. He was just a few minutes from take-off when I texted him the good news. Another ring saved by Dave The RingFinder!