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Engagement Ring Lost in Cheektowaga NY Found in the Snow Covered Tennis Court

  • from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
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Alex contacted us after running out of options trying to find his wife’s lost engagement ring. To make things more interesting she had actually lost two rings. Alex was lucky enough to recover the wedding ring himself but the engagement ring was still missing and that one was not going to be easy to replace.

The rings were lost the evening before during a walk with the dogs that somehow turned into a game of fetch inside a snow covered tennis court. Because apparently tennis courts do not take the winter off they just change sports.

Between the dogs running full speed snow flying and a lot of movement the engagement ring quietly slipped off and disappeared into the snow. It was not until later that night that the missing ring was noticed and the panic set in.

I showed up the next day and was able to locate the engagement ring quickly before it decided to spend any more time chilling in its snowy hiding spot. The ring was returned to a very relieved and happy couple.

Another successful recovery a great story to tell and a friendly reminder that winter tennis and jewelry do not mix.

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Lost ring Nyack New York found in the snow!!!

  • from Nyack (New York, United States)
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I got a call from Emely on Monday December 15th. She had lost her tungsten ring cleaning off her car after a snowstorm on Sunday the 14th. I couldn’t get there until Tuesday the 16th and I wasn’t feeling hopeful knowing the parking lot has been plowed after she lost the ring. She took me to the spot she had been parked at and even knew which side of the car she was on when the ring fell off. Amazingly, two minutes after firing up the Manticore I got a good signal in the snow pile where she had parked. There frozen in a chunk of ice buried in the snowplow pile was her ring! Made her day and mine!

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LOST WHITE GOLD CLASS RING in DANVILLE, VA…. FOUND!!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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Received a text from a gentleman saying his wife had lost her white gold class ring after removing snow off her car. She shook her hands and the ring came flying off and lost.

We agree to a date/time. I get up there and begin my search about an hour later I found it. It was about 10-15 feet and opposite side of where they thought it went.

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Ring count for 2025: 168 (26 – recoveries)

GOLD – 31 (18 – recoveries)
GOLD/SILVER – 2 (2 – recoveries)
PLATNIUM – 3 (3 – recoveries)
SILVER – 44 (3 – recoveries)
VINTAGE – 3
JUNK – 85

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Smoky Mountain Ring Recovery

  • from Knoxville (Tennessee, United States)
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A Smoky Mountain Ring Recovery: Kayleigh’s Story

Kayleigh had traveled to a cozy cabin tucked away in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee to celebrate her friend Haley’s birthday. With fresh mountain air, scenic views, and a balcony overlooking the trees below, it was the perfect setting for a weekend getaway.

But during the celebration, the unexpected happened.

While enjoying time on the cabin balcony, Kayleigh’s ring slipped off and disappeared into the unknown below. Anyone who has lost something irreplaceable knows the sinking feeling that follows. The excitement of the trip was quickly replaced with worry and disappointment.

Determined not to give up, the group made a trip to a local sporting goods store and purchased a metal detector, hoping to find the ring themselves. They searched… and searched… but without experience or the right equipment, their efforts came up empty.

That’s when Kayleigh’s mom stepped in.

Using ChatGPT, she searched for a professional ring-finding metal detectorist and was led to me through www.theringfinders.com. She reached out, explained the situation, and asked if I could help.

I couldn’t respond right away due to work but I contacted the VRBO owner and got his permission to come out the very next day.

The next day I packed my gear and made the drive—about 1 hour and 35 minutes—into the Smoky Mountains. Once on site, I used the detailed photos of the area to estimate where the ring was lost, I assessed the terrain below the balcony, and got to work.

About 20 minutes later, my detector gave the signal we were hoping for.

There it was—Kayleigh’s ring, recovered from the ground below the cabin. Another lost ring found and another story with a happy ending.

Now, with the ring safely in hand, I drove nearly two hours to meet Kayleigh’s husband so the ring can be returned where it belongs—back with its owner, along with the memories and meaning it carries.

This is why I do what I do.

Rings aren’t just jewelry. They’re symbols of love, commitment, and life’s most important moments. Being able to reunite someone with something that meaningful never gets old.

If you’ve lost a ring—whether in the mountains, a yard, a beach, or anywhere else—don’t give up hope. Sometimes all it takes is the right equipment, experience, and a little persistence.

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Lost Wedding Ring found at Hueneme Beach Park by Dave The RingFinder

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
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Lost Wedding Ring Recovered at Hueneme Beach Park in Port Hueneme, Ventura County – Call Dave The RingFinder, Your Local Expert!
If you’ve lost your wedding ring, bracelet, necklace, or even a golden grill at Hueneme Beach Park, Port Hueneme Beach, Oxnard beaches, or anywhere in Ventura County and Santa Barbara County, don’t waste time or money renting or buying a metal detector. Hire Dave The RingFinder, the #1 choice for lost jewelry recovery in Port Hueneme, Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo, and throughout Ventura County! Dave is your local « metal detective » specialist, stacking the odds in your favor to recover your precious items quickly. Serving Port Hueneme, Oxnard, Ventura, and surrounding areas with expert metal detecting in beaches, shallow water, parks, yards, and fields. Call or text Dave today at 805-290-5009 for fast, professional help!
Late Sunday evening, I received a call from Ingo, who was enjoying family time at Hueneme Beach Park in Port Hueneme. While pushing his wife on the swings in the playground area, his ring somehow got caught and flew into the sand. After 45 minutes of frantic searching, he turned to Google for « lost ring Port Hueneme » or « ring finder Ventura County » – and Dave The RingFinder came up as the #1 expert. He called right away!
Since it was getting dark, I planned to arrive at Hueneme Beach Park at first light to beat any other beachgoers or detectorists. I arrived as the sky brightened, headed straight to the swing area, and started my grid search with the Minelab Manticore. After sifting through some trash, I got a strong signal – scooped the sand with my CKG scoop, and there it was: a dime… and Ingo’s ring right beside it!
Time is critical for lost jewelry recovery in Port Hueneme and Ventura County beaches like Hueneme Beach Park. Tides, shifting sands, foot traffic, and other metal detectorists can bury or claim your item forever. Don’t risk it yourself – trust Dave The RingFinder, Ventura County’s premier metal detecting specialist for Port Hueneme, Oxnard, Ventura, Camarillo, and beyond.Whether it’s a lost ring at Hueneme Beach Park swings, the sand, shallow water, or your backyard in Ventura County, call or text Dave The RingFinder immediately at 805-290-5009. Your #1 local jewelry recovery expert is ready to help get your treasures back! Serving Port Hueneme, Oxnard, Ventura County, and Santa Barbara County beaches and parks.
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Rent a metal detector in Lawrence, New York – Another Ring Found in the Snow… Well, Almost ❄️💍

  • from Orchard Beach (New York, United States)
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Another Ring Found in the Snow… Well, Almost ❄️💍

Last night I received a text from Rav — and you could feel the stress through the phone. He was supposed to be leaving Wednesday on vacation with his new fiancée, but there was a problem: his engagement ring had vanished while shoveling snow in the large front yard of his home in Lawrence, New York.

Snow, cold, metal gloves — never a good combination.

Rav had a few spots where he knew the ring could be. Those were my first targets. I carefully scanned each area… once… twice… three times. Nothing. Not even a hopeful beep. At that point, I’ll admit it — I was starting to think this one might turn into a waiting game until the snow melted.

Just as I was about to regroup, I suddenly heard Rav yell out,

“I FOUND IT!”

I turned around to see him standing in the driveway, holding the ring. It turns out that while using the snowblower, he had taken his gloves off right there — and that’s when the ring slipped off. The snow hid it perfectly until the light hit it just right. He spotted the glimmer and picked it up himself.

The relief on his face said everything.

Even though Rav was technically the one who found the ring, he still insisted on paying my full reward. His reasoning? Process of elimination. Since the ring wasn’t in any of the areas I had searched, it had to be somewhere else — and my being there led him to the answer. I only accepted a partial reward.

The truth is, if he had waited until Friday, when the temperature was supposed to hit 55° and the snow melted, the ring probably would’ve surfaced on its own — but by then it could’ve been crushed, bent, or damaged by cars in the driveway. And most importantly, Rav didn’t want to leave for his trip with that stress hanging over him.

As he kept saying,

“If you weren’t here, I never would’ve found it.”

That’s a win in my book — and another happy ending just in time for a vacation and a fresh start.

 

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Lost Key In Front Yard, Grand Rapids, MI

  • from Holland (Michigan, United States)
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Received a message from Brandon stating he lost his work key walking from his car to the front door of the house. It had snowed a few inches since that time so it was buried in another 4 to 6 inches of snow. He had shoveled a path across the lawn looking for it with no success. About halfway to the front door in that path I got my first signal. Took a couple of tries but digging in the hard packed snow the silver key popped into sight. Saved him from asking the boss for another key and a Xmas gift a little early.

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Wedding Ring Lost In the Snow, Monroe NJ, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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Jersey Shore Ring Finder

Kinjal reached out to see if I could help locate her husband’s lost ring. We had just experienced an early season snowstorm that ended around 11 AM and her husband decided to shovel the driveway and clear off their cars before the temperatures dropped into the single digits, which would freeze everything solid. Unfortunately, he wasn’t wearing gloves, and with the ice-cold snow on his hands, the ring easily slipped off.

She explained that a neighbor had loaned them a pinpointer, but despite hours of searching, they had no luck. They had even ordered a metal detector, but it wasn’t going to arrive until the next day. After hearing the situation, I told her I could come right away and asked her to send over the address. I gave her my ETA after I loaded up my gear and was on the road.

I started searching along one side of the driveway, picking up several signals, but none turned out to be the ring. I then moved to the area by the mailbox but still had no luck. Finally, I focused on the other side of the driveway. Just a few feet in, I got a strong signal that seemed promising. Using my pinpointer, I cleared a bit of snow, and the device started beeping like crazy. I reached down, scooped up a handful of snow, and there it was—the ring right in the middle!

Kinjal and her husband were incredibly grateful. As always, it felt great to help them recover something with great sentimental meaning.

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Lost ring in snow at Ocean Grove NJ

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Got a text about a lost ring in Ocean Grove. It’s the first major snow in New Jersey and Jaquelyn and her friends wanted to see the ocean during the snow. When getting back to her car she was brushing the snow off and felt her ring fly off her finger. She looked but couldnt find it. I told her id be there within a half hour ( I haven’t even cleared my car and sidewalk off yet ). When I got there I saw a metal detector laying on the ground, it seems a local girl Emma was detecting the beach ( in a snow storm ) and came across Jaquelyn but couldnt help, her battery went dead detecting. They had already moved the car from where it was park trying to look for it, but showed me the area where the ring should be. I started detecting and on the second target I heard, there was her ring buried in the snow. The smile of joy on everyone’s faces was the best feeling, knowing she got her beloved ring back on her finger. 

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Lost Earring at Soccer Complex in Marlton NJ, Found by Dave Milsted

  • from South Jersey (New Jersey, United States)
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Jeff found my website while searching for lost earrings. He gave my number to Katie, who called me. She was refereeing a lacrosse game and at one point swatted at her ear. She felt her earring hit her back and disappear. Katie & several friends spent a couple of hours searching on their hands & knees with flashlights.
I went right to the fields when we hung up. Katie & her mom were out there again looking. I told them not to get their hopes up because stud earrings are one of the hardest things to find, as they have minimal metal on them. I told them I would give it my best shot. She showed me the area she believed she was in & I started a grid pattern.
I had her remove her other earring and did a test scan. I knew the tone & number to look for. I was receiving a lot of signals, but not within the desired range. After about 10 minutes, I got a number in the range, I bent down to look, and so did Katie’s mom. I think we both saw it at the same time. Katie’s mom said “Oh my God” like 10 times. “I can’t believe he found it.” Katie was shocked!
We took a few pictures. I learned that Katie is a newlywed. The earring was pushed into the dirt under the thick grass, so it was probably stepped on. I told her to take it to a jeweler to ensure the large stone is still securely set. They said they are going to tell everyone they know about my service.
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