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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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14K Gold Stud Earring Recovered in Woodstock Il!

  • from Rockford (Illinois, United States)
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On Thursday 23rd I received a call from Jun. He asked me if I could possibly located a 14k gold stud earring that he had lost 3 days ago in his front yard.  I told him that earrings can be very difficult to detect because there isn’t very much metal to detect, but I told him that I would be willing to give it a shot. My hopes went way up when he told me that he knew when and how it came out! Turns out he was near a fruit tree and had 2 bees buzzing near his ear and as he ran away he swatted at the bees he hit his ear and knocked out his earring! Luckily when I arrived I asked him if it was from a set and if he had a matching earring to it. He said that he did! So I scanned the sister stud (35) and the sister keeper (32). Plus he knew almost exactly where he was when it all happened! So I did a small slow grid search of the area. Within a few minutes I got a slight whisper of a 35 on my DĒUS II metal detector! So I searched the grass with my pinpointer and finally found the big 14k gold stud!! Now to find the keeper!! It didn’t take long to search around the area where the earring was to hear a whisper of a 32! In short order we had the missing keeper piece too!!

My First successful earring recovery!!!

Success!!

Another smile for the book!!!

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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 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 ENGAGEMENT RING IN ANGIER, NC….FOUND!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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Received a text today from a gentleman saying his wife lost her engagement ring in the back yard and if I could help. I replied, “of course I can help, just send me the address and I’ll be on my way.

Got the address and headed out! When I arrived he showed me the area she thought it was lost and it turned out to be about 10 feet to the right of that area. It only took me about 10 mins to find it!

Another return and another happy customer!

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 116 total!

Ring count for 2026: 82 (21 – recoveries)

GOLD – 23 (17 – recoveries)
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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Wildwood Crest NJ Lost Wedding Band Found in Ocean by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

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

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Lost Ring Recovered in the Ocean | Wildwood Crest, NJ Ring Recovery

A lost ring in the ocean can feel impossible to recover. Every passing wave seems to carry it farther away. Fortunately, that is not always the case.

I received a call from Marilyn after she lost her ring in the rough surf at Wildwood Crest, New Jersey. The waves were strong, and conditions were challenging. Even so, I headed to the beach immediately because every minute matters during a water recovery.

When I arrived, Marilyn explained exactly where she believed the ring slipped off. The surf was rough and constantly shifting the sand. Recovering jewelry in moving water requires experience, patience, and the right metal detecting equipment.

I carefully worked the search area while waves pushed against me. Each pass required focus because the surf made detecting difficult. Despite the challenging conditions, I stayed with the search.

After a thorough grid search, my detector signaled a promising target. A few moments later, Marilyn’s lost ring was safely back in her hands.

Her reaction made every wave worth fighting.

Later, Marilyn shared her experience.

« I lost my ring in the ocean on a day when the waves were pretty choppy and honestly didn’t think I’d ever see it again. I called John, and he showed up in no time. He was calm and reassuring, which definitely helped. »

Corinne also witnessed the recovery and left this review.

« John was at the beach in no time after being called. The water was rough and he was taking a beating out there… but he found the lost ring in the ocean!!!! We couldn’t believe it. »

Reviews like these mean everything to me. Every recovery represents someone’s memories, commitment, and treasured moments. Returning those items is why I love helping families throughout South Jersey.

I am John Favano of Ring Finders South Jersey and a proud member of The Ring Finders since 2016. I have recovered hundreds of lost rings and valuable jewelry using professional metal detecting equipment and proven search techniques. My experience allows me to recover jewelry from dry sand, wet sand, shallow water, parks, yards, and other locations.

If you lose a wedding ring, engagement ring, class ring, necklace, or other valuable jewelry, contact me as quickly as possible. Fast action greatly improves recovery chances before tides, waves, or beach traffic move the item.

Ring Finders South Jersey proudly serves Wildwood Crest, Wildwood, Cape May, North Wildwood, Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Brigantine, Margate, Ventnor, Strathmere, Longport, and beaches throughout South Jersey.

If you’ve lost a ring in Wildwood Crest, NJ, I’m ready to help turn a stressful day into a successful recovery.

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Lost Diamond Ring – Dauphin Island

  • from Mobile (Alabama, United States)
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Last night I received a text from Vickey that said, “Do you still look for rings?”

Well… yes ma’am. I certainly do.

Earlier that day, she had lost her engagement ring of more than 50 years while enjoying a family beach day on Dauphin Island. Thinking it would be safer tucked away in the beach bag than on her finger, she had placed it inside. At some point, her daughter hurriedly dug through the bag looking for a towel, and somewhere in the process the treasured ring disappeared.

We arranged to meet at the beach this afternoon. When I arrived, Vickey had marked the area near a large stick stuck in the sand where she believed they had been sitting. I carefully gridded the entire area—nothing. She thought maybe they had been further back, so we expanded the search farther back from the water. Still nothing.

After nearly an hour, Vickey and her family had to leave for home. I told her I’d stay a little longer and keep trying.

Before continuing, I looked one more time at a photo she had texted me from their beach day. The sand near the water looked flatter than where we had been looking. She also had mentioned they were using a beach wagon, and standing there on the beach, I also noticed faint wagon tracks—but they were on the opposite side of the marker stick from where we’d been searching.

On a hunch, I shifted my search grid about 15 feet.

Within minutes, I found a few freshly dropped coins—two nickels and a dime. That’s often a good sign that I’m finally in the right area. Then came a beautiful, solid tone. Before I even scooped the sand, I caught a glimpse of gold peeking through.

There it was.

Vickey’s engagement ring.

I immediately called her and asked, “How far away are you?” Thankfully, they hadn’t made it very far and turned around right away. About ten minutes later, I had the privilege of slipping her treasured ring back onto her finger where it belongs.

Moments like these are exactly why I love doing lost ring recoveries. It’s never just about finding a piece of jewelry—it’s about returning decades of memories, love, and family history.

Another happy ending on Dauphin Island, and another reminder that sometimes persistence, a little detective work, and a lot of prayer are the perfect combination.

If you’ve lost a ring in the Mobile, Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, or Dauphin Island area, don’t give up. Many rings can be recovered—even when all hope seems lost.

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Lost platinum wedding ring, FOUND! Wildwood Crest, New Jersey By Ring Finders Cape May, Jeffrey Laag

  • from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost platinum wedding ring, FOUND!

Wildwood Crest, New Jersey By Jeffrey Laag

I received a call from Ed the other night. Ed explained that he was on the beach in Wildwood Crest NJ enjoying some time with family and in the surf with his son tossing a football. At some point during his visit, Ed’s platinum wedding band slipped off his finger unbeknownst to him. Ed wasn’t entirely sure “when” he lost his ring but he was fairly certain that it was somewhere on the beach or in the surf. First thing, the next morning, I rode over to Lotus Ave and met Ed on the beach. Ed showed me the specific areas he was at the day before and pointed out the approximate area he was at in the surf. The tide was already about an hour and a half incoming so I checked where he had been sitting and all of the remaining wet and shallow surf. I knew chances would be much better if I searched at dead low tide so I planned on returning later in the afternoon when the tide was low. I rode back over in the afternoon, about an hour before low tide, and began searching the shallow water. After about 60 minutes of searching I managed to pull a butterfly ring and a few other coins and trash targets. About ten minutes later I swung my coil over a clean, distinct signal. After two scoops, Ed’s ring appeared from the water in my scoop! I texted Ed the good news and he immediately came back down to the beach to retrieve his ring, in total amazement! Another happy ending, another satisfied client!

Ed’s review: “Jeff found my wedding band a day after I lost it in the ocean off of Lotus Beach in the Crest. Amazing that he was able to find it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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!

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Lost Wedding Band Ocean City NJ Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Debbie called after her son-in-law’s wedding band disappeared in the sand. I arrived about 20 minutes later, gathered the details, and started searching with my metal detector.

Just a few swings later, the missing wedding band was found!

Nothing beats seeing the relief when a sentimental item is safely recovered.

Thank you, Debbie, for the wonderful review:

« Wonderful experience with The Ring Finders South Jersey. John arrived within the hour and took all of 30 seconds to find my son in law’s ring. Losing a wedding ring is a stressful process – John made this a quick fix. Thank you so much! »

If you’ve lost a wedding ring, engagement ring, necklace, bracelet, or other jewelry on a South Jersey beach, call Ring Finders South Jersey immediately. Fast response can make all the difference.

✅ Over 500 successful recoveries

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