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Yellow Gold Loop Earring Lost in the Sand, Found and Returned North Myrtle Beach SC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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On Monday, August 24, 2026, I received a voice mail saying in part, “Candy, lost a ring on North Myrtle Beach. Give me a call back and I just wanted to discuss fees.” When I called her back, she told me that a yellow gold loop earring had been lost in the dry sand and asked what I charge. I explained the details on cost, and she asked if I could come. I told her I’d be there in 20 minutes, grabbed my Equinox 800 and hit the road.

I called Candy as I was walking out on the beach and she waved me down. I found out that Becky had her earring fall out of her ear and she showed me a 2’X2’ square where the ring should be. I asked Becky for the other earring so I could test it. After switching to ‘all metal’ mode, I got a loud and clear signal. I asked Becky and the 3 other ladies to move their chairs. As Becky picked up her chair, I swung the coil over the area and Boom! I had her earring in my hand before she set the chair down. Becky was extremely happy as this was a past anniversary present, and tomorrow just happens to be her anniversary.

Becky and Candy – thank you for calling and trusting me to find your lost treasure.

Jim

   

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North Wildwood NJ Lost Sentimental Necklace Recovered by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Mother’s Ashes Necklace Found on North Wildwood Beach

Losing jewelry can be heartbreaking.

Losing a necklace containing your mother’s ashes is something much deeper.

That is exactly what happened to Tiffany while visiting North Wildwood, New Jersey.

A Necklace With Priceless Meaning

Tiffany realized that her necklace was missing from the beach.

This wasn’t an ordinary piece of jewelry.

The necklace contained her mother’s ashes.

Finding it was extremely important to Tiffany and her family.

She searched the area but could not locate the necklace.

Eventually, she contacted Ring Finders South Jersey for help.

Ring Finders South Jersey Responds

John Favano of Ring Finders South Jersey responded to Tiffany’s request.

John specializes in finding lost jewelry and other valuables.

He uses professional metal detecting equipment and careful search techniques.

The search began by identifying the most likely area.

John then worked the beach systematically.

A methodical search can make a major difference when jewelry is lost in sand.

The Signal

After carefully searching the area, the detector produced a promising signal.

John investigated the target beneath the sand.

There it was.

Tiffany’s necklace had been recovered.

The necklace containing her mother’s ashes was safely back in her hands.

For Tiffany, this recovery meant much more than finding jewelry.

It meant getting back a precious connection to her mother.

Some Recoveries Are Priceless

Every lost item has a story.

Some items have tremendous sentimental value.

A necklace containing a loved one’s ashes is impossible to replace.

That is why acting quickly after losing something valuable is important.

Do not assume that your lost jewelry is gone forever.

Sand can hide rings, necklaces, bracelets, pendants, and other valuables.

A professional metal detectorist may be able to locate what you cannot see.

Lost Something on the North Wildwood NJ Beach?

Ring Finders South Jersey helps people search for lost valuables throughout South Jersey.

John Favano personally handles searches using professional metal detecting equipment.

Searches can include beaches, yards, parks, shallow water, and other locations.

If you lose a sentimental necklace, wedding ring, engagement ring, or other valuable, reach out as soon as possible.

Your lost item may still be waiting beneath the sand.

Ring Finders South Jersey
John Favano
North Wildwood and South Jersey Lost Item Recovery
? RingFindersSouthJersey.com

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LOST TRI-GOLD WEDDING RING AT WHISPERING PINES, NC…..FOUND!!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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I received a referral from The Dive Guys (Alex Cogley-thanks again!) about someone needing a gold ring found over at Whispering Pines!

He got me in contact with Tiz Jefferson and she informed me her husband had lost his tri-gold wedding ring about 6-8 weeks ago while keep an eye out for about 7 kids in a swimming area. He felt it slide off and was like OH NO! They even bought a metal detector and tried to retrieve it themselves.

I set up a date and time with her for today at 5:30. I got to the site at about 5. After scanning the main area for almost an hour with no luck, I decided to expand my search area and I went deeper and in mossy areas for the last 30 mins. Then I get a signal at about 7 feet deep and 2 feet of moss. As I followed my pin-pointer to the target, my finger slipped into a ring and I knew I had finally found his ring!!!

I popped up holding the the ring up high as I swam back to shallower water. At first they didn’t realize I had found the ring, until I removed my mouth believe and said “I found it”!!! They both were so excited and happy to have it back. Before 7pm he had his ring back on his finger!!

After taking my gear off and putting it away, we snapped some photos and Mrs. Jefferson snapped a bunch of me in action!

Thank you for contacting and allowing me to recover your lost ring! I love returning lost items and seeing the excitement and joy from owners as despair turns to relief!

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 122 total!

Ring count for 2026: 128 (28 – recoveries/1 – return)

GOLD – 33 (23 – recoveries/1 – return)
GOLD/STAINLESS – 1
PLATNIUM – 5 (4-recoveries)
SILVER – 27
TUNGSTEN – 4 (1-recovery)
TITANIUM – 1
JUNK – 53
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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!” XP Metal Detectors BLU3

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Lost heirloom yellow gold chain in pond at Ft. Pierce Florida…Found and returned to owner!

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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This lost gold chain recovery began when I received a call from Max asking me if I could help him find his very sentimental and cherished gold chain in a small pond. He explained how he was at a friends place and they all decided to jump off the end of a dock into 7 feet of water and Max figured he would do a back flip. Knowing that his gold chain was long enough to come off over his head he deliberately held his hand by the side of his head to sort of catch or stop the chain from coming off…but in this case it did not work. Max felt his chain come off and it caught on his little finger and disappeared into the water and sank into the silty bottom of the pond. He knew it had to be real close to where he jumped in and he decided to buy a cheap hand held metal detector/pinpointer and tried his best to locate his lost gold chain and after a few attempts he decided to look online for more help. A few days later I met Max and armed with my 6 inch hand held Nokta Pulse Dive Scuba Detector and handy Blu3 Nemo dive system I jumped into the water and began carefully searching the target area. I found a number of items like sissors, a BB gun pistol, a ratchet strap, etc…before my fingers wrapped around a chain like object and as I cleaned the silt away I could see Max’s lost gold chain! Again I was reminded just how good GOD is to give me the opportunity and know how to help people find their lost treasures! What a privilege and blessing…and Max was super thrilled to see his special heirloom gold chain…a gift that was given to him by his father 5 years ago and the one that he hopes to wear the rest of his life!

What have you lost? Call, text or message me and let’s talk!

Mike McInroe…counting my blessings as a member of theringfinders.com

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Lost platinum wedding ring, recovered by metal detectorist, Paw Paw Lake, Watervliet Michigan

  • from Granger (Indiana, United States)
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Lost while he was “dunking” a basketball in the dockside hoop. A few feet of water, not many weeds, high certainty it went straight down with the ball. They looked and looked, even bought a cheap metal detector to search, but no luck.
Made the arrangements, headed over this morning with all my gear. Fired up the detector, took one swing, dug the first signal and had a wedding band in the scoop. May have taken 10 or 20 seconds. Wish they all were that easy. Glad to have found it. Cheers and high fives when the upper deck onlookers heard the word.

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How to find a lost gold ring in Florida with a metal detector!

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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Do you need a metal detector to find a lost ring in your yard, at the park or in the ocean? Why not hire a professional metal detecting expert instead. My name is Mike McInroe…Central Florida Ring Finder at 321-363-6029! On land, in the water, at the park, in the grass, sand, in cars, homes…rings, jewelry, keys, phones, property markers, etc.

Joshua called me to see about how to find his wife’s lost gold ring in his brother-in-law’s front yard. I asked a few questions about how it was lost and when it happened and from his answers I could pretty much tell that the possibilities were high of being able to find her lost gold ring. When I arrived it was pouring rain and as I donned my boots and rain coat and grabbed my water proof Garrett AT Max metal detector I asked God to help me find Joshua’s wife’s lost gold ring. Joshua was watching me from the cover of the garage and I began my normal tight overlapping grid search of the area where his wife had dropped her ring. Fifteen minutes later my metal detector sounded off with the distinct shallow signal with the exact numbers and as I looked down I could see the clear outline of a small gold ring in the wet grass. I called Joshua to come have a look and then corrected my sentence to « Just wait there…I have something to show you! » Joshua had searched the area well with a cheap metal detector but in the end I was honored to be able to help him and his wife find their lost gold ring!

How can I help you? Call, text or leave me a message and let’s talk!

Mike McInroe…rain or shine I am here to find what is yours and not mine!

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Lost Wedding Ring Found at East Beach Santa Barbara by Dave The RingFinder

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
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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 yesterday evening from Ashley who had lost her wedding ring at East Beach in Santa Barbara. As what usually happens, she had given her mom her rings so she could go for a swim and not have to worry about losing them. Unfortunately her sweet mom forgot she had them and got up and during the course of her afternoon lost both the rings. Thankfully she was able to find the larger engagement ring but the wedding band remained elusive.

I got to the beach a little later and got to work in the area she thought it might have been lost. After several passes I expanded my grid and a few minutes later I got a solid 10 on my Minelab Manticore and there was Ashley’s wedding band in my scoop! Another ring recovered in Santa Barbara 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-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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Yellow Gold Bracelet Lost in the Surf, Found and Returned North Myrtle Beach SC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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On August 22, 2026, and just after 11 a.m., I received the following text on my business suite. “Hi! I’m ISO someone with a metal detector. My precious gold bracelet my late mom got me was lost at the beach near the Ocean Garden Villas. If anyone is in the area happens to be out there with one and you see my bracelet, please contact me. I am desperate.” I replied with a text saying, “Call me, with my phone number.” A quick check of the tide tables showed low tide was at 9:30 a.m. So, if she had just lost it then it’d be underwater by the time I got there. When she called, I asked her what time she lost it and how deep she was. When she responded that it was lost at 5 a.m. and maybe knee deep, I had hope. I told her I’d be there in about 20 minutes and was on my way.

When I arrived, I met Madison on the beach, and she showed me the area. I thought that after about 6 hours, her bracelet should be in the wet sand and easily reachable. I started an east/west grid search from the high tide line working out to about knee deep. As I’m working the area, another guy came walking by with a detector. I didn’t approach him, but I did watch him in case he started digging a target. He walked on by and headed down the beach. So, I continued with my grid. About my 6th line, I hit a solid target and dug it. As I’m pulling out my third scoop of sand, I saw her bracelet fall out of the scoop and back into the water filled hole. I reached down in the hole, felt the bracelet and pulled it out. I got lucky because the guy with the detector had to of walked close enough to get a signal from it. Anyway, Madison and her friend were lying on the beach getting a little sun. I walked up to where they were and held the bracelet up for Madison to see. She flew off the towel and met me on the fly. She hugged my neck and her tears were flowing down her cheeks. I love making happy returns.

Madison – Thank you for contacting me and allowing me to help find you precious treasure.

Jim

 

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Ring Finders Find iPhones Too! Serendipitous Return From The Waters of Waquoit Bay, Falmouth, Massachusetts

  • from Falmouth (Massachusetts, United States)
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22 August 2026.

When I was searching for Rose’s wedding ring on a Washburn Island beach three days ago, one of the stray targets I recovered was an iPhone.  Hoping that I could wake it up enough to get some clues as to the owner, I rinsed it in fresh water when I returned home, dried it, and tried to turn it on, but it seemed to be dead.

My next step was to stow it in a sealed plastic bag with dessicant for 2 days and then try charging it.  This did bring it to life long enough to show a screen shot of a pair of cute children and a date & time: Sunday, August 9, 8:40.  I snapped a picture of the screen and posted it in ‘Fabulous Falmouth’ on Facebook.  Results were almost instantaneous!  A message from Angela identified the phone as belonging to her husband Chad, and several other comments provided confirmation.

This morning I dropped the phone off at Angela and Chad’s home.  They explained that they were shuttling items back and forth between their boat and the beach, and Chad’s phone, which had been sitting on a cooler, at some point took the plunge, not to be noticed until later.  Hopefully the phone will recover from its aquatic excursion, or at least its data will be recoverable.  And, I got to meet a very nice family!

P.S.  Learned later today that they actually got the phone working.  Amazing!

 

Chad’s iPhone

 

Happy that daddy’s phone is back home!

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Metal Detecting Service finds lost gold ear ring after car accident, Ocala Florida, recovered by Mike McInroe, Florida Ring Finder!

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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I received a call from Dylan asking if I was available to help locate a very sentimental gold ear ring lost during a car accident along the Florida Turnpike near the Ocala Florida area. Dylan’s girlfriend had been given these special ear rings years ago and was desperate to find the missing ear ring. During the accident the air bags went off and the trauma somehow caused her to lose one of them. My first attempt was to search the entire area where the car came to a stop in the grassy center median. And as you know these areas are just covered with all sorts of metal objects…so it took a few hours to check every signal that was shallow and that rang up in the general gold numbers. My search came up unsuccessful so I determined I really needed to search the vehicle next but it had been towed to a local insurance auto auction lot and was not available for me to search without the proper permission. So I assured Dylan that I would conduct a search of the vehicle when I had opportunity and when the paper work was complete. Fast forward 50 days…I received another lost ring search only minutes away from where Dylan’s car was being held and I made plans to stop by and do a thorough search of the wrecked car. And it was a good thing because the car was in the process of being sent to auction only days later. A quick search of the cars interior and the lost gold ear ring was found…way under the drivers seat. Dylan and his girl friend were just thrilled to hear the good news and drove a couple of hours to retrieve her precious lost gold ear ring that held such sentimental value! And what a thrill it was to hand it over to her and see the joy and relief on her face. God truly is good in allowing me to be a blessing and encouragement to this dear young couple.
How can I help you? Call, text or email me anytime and let’s talk! I am here to help you! 321-363-6029 and mike_mcinroe@ntm.org

Mike McInroe…waiting to serve you in your time of need!

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