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Rolex Watch, Civil War Gun, and Class Ring Found in Palisades Burned Home

  • from Redondo Beach (California, United States)
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I received a call from Cliff who had lost his home in the Palisades Fire here in the Los Angeles area. His family had lost it all, but he wanted to try and find a watch that had been in his family for 4 generations, which had been handed down son to son, and he wanted to be able to do the same with his own son. We set a date and time to meet, as he had to get me through 2 National Guard checkpoints to get to his site.

When we arrived the property was like the many thousands all around, burned to the ground. He showed me where the ring had been, and there was anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of rubble in the area. I began working through the rubble with my sifter plodding on, shovel full after shovel full, not finding the watch. Cliff had a scheduled appointment, and had to leave, so I stayed another 1 1/2 hours trying to find the watch with no luck. I sent him a text letting him know I was unable to find the watch, and that I was leaving before the curfew. Right as I was getting ready to leave I spotted a class ring at the edge of the search area, on top of some rubble. I sent another text to Cliff letting him know this, and it buoyed his hope, so he asked if I would be able to come back again. He let me know also that there was a revolver he would like to find that had been from a distant relative who had used it in the Civil War.

When I arrived the second time I went right to work in the area I had worked before, continuing to expand the search zone one shovel full at a time. Then after about an hour, I took two shovels of rubble, and on top of the second one, I saw the watch. It was completely destroyed, a real sad ending for the search. When I brought it to Cliff, he said that at least it won’t haunt him if he did not find it, not knowing if it made it through the fire. Next we started moving some of the metal that was covering the area where the gun had been, and set to work removing the big pieces of rubble to try to get to the gun. As I lifted a piece of roofing tile I saw the gun, and held it up for Cliff. Once again, the fire had taken it’s toll. At least Cliff had closure being able to find those items which meant so much to him and his family.

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Lost diamond rings in sand on the north shore of Oahu

  • from Waikīkī Beach (Hawaii, United States)
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It all started when I got a phone call from Paul, his voice filled with panic. “We lost the wedding rings on the North Shore Sunset Beach!” he exclaimed, and I could hear the distress in his tone. I was at work in town, surrounded by the hustle and bustle, but my heart was already racing. I needed to get home, situate the kids with my wife, and grab my metal detector. This was a call I couldn’t ignore.

After a quick chat with my wife, I rushed home, adrenaline pumping through my veins. I informed Paul that I am on my way and will let you know when I was about twenty minutes out. I felt a surge of determination and the North Shore was my childhood playground, a place where the ocean waves comforted me as a child. I couldn’t wait to help them find the lost rings.

When I arrived at the beach, the parking lot was alive with activity. I met up with Paul and Heewon, their faces a mix of concern and hope. As I followed them down the sandy path to the spot where they thought the ring had slipped off, memories of my own childhood flooded back. I marked the area in my mind, ready to begin the search.

With my detector in hand, I made my first pass over the sand, the hum of the machine blending with the sound of crashing waves. Nothing. I took a deep breath and started my second run. Halfway through, the detector emitted a strong tone that sent a thrill down my spine. This was it! I scooped down, heart racing, and as I raised the scoop, there they were—two beautiful rings glimmering in the sunlight.

Excited, I looked up to share the moment with Paul and Heewon, but to my surprise, they weren’t looking my way. I approached them, holding up a piece of fishing lead I had found and asked, “this don’t look anything like your rings?” They shook their heads, still scanning the beach.

“Then what about this?” I said, revealing the scoop. “Inside the scoop!”

Suddenly, a shout of joy erupted from Paul and Heewon, their eyes wide with disbelief. “That is my rings!” he exclaimed, rushing toward me. The air was thick with celebration as beachgoers nearby turned to see what the commotion was about. They joined us in clapping and cheering, the sound echoing against the backdrop of waves crashing on the shore.

What was lost had been found, and the rings were back in their rightful hands. We all celebrated, laughter mixing with the sounds of the ocean. “Enjoy the rest of your trip here in Hawaii!” I said with a smile, feeling grateful to have played a part in this joyful reunion.

As I walked back along the beach, the sun setting in a blaze of color, I felt a warmth in my heart. The North Shore had once again woven its comfort, reminding me that sometimes, the simplest acts of kindness bring the greatest joy.

Mahalo Paul and Heewon

 

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LOST DIAMOND RING AND GOLD JEWELRY IN THE PALISADES FIRE FOUND AND RETURNED.

  • from Santa Monica (California, United States)
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I was on a search for Teresa in the Palisades fire last week that was successful. Her aunt lived in her own room in the same house, and lost a big diamond ring and other gold jewelry, I was asked to search for her jewelry as well. There was a lot of debris, in her corner of the house, that had to be removed, once that was out of the way. I started sifting and began finding her jewelry, there was a large diamond ring, a gold lapis ring, several other gold rings, some gold and silver necklaces, two gold bracelets, two watches, several pairs of gold earrings as well. I found over 30 pieces of jewelry in total. Teresa’s aunt was so happy to have it back. She told me that she thought it was gone forever, and was   amazed  that I was able to find it under the rubble and ash.

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Ring Flew Off While Feeding Birds, Recovered By SRARC

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Lost something important? We can HELP! Our services are FREE! Donations to the Club are accepted. We will send a team of metal detector experts to search virtually any location. Some of the most common are parks, beaches, creeks and even your own backyard. If you have lost your ring or any other precious item, “Don’t Wait – Call Now.”

Taylor’s wife lost her engagement ring while feeding the birds. She was tossing seed when her ring flew off her hand and landed in the backyard. Taylor contacted SRARC.COM, Gary arrived and within a short time, found the ring in the leaves near the fence. Another successful recovery. Well done.

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Metropolitan Detroit Michigan Professional Ring Recovery Specialist Metal Detective Service

  • from Detroit (Michigan, United States)
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CALL / TEXT ASAP JONATHAN HAMILL 313-683-3082

Time is of the essence when recovering a lost item of value belonging to you or a family member.

If you have lost your ring in snow, beach, underwater, in your car/house/yard, ect…..

Or you want to search for a deceased family member’s cache of missing money……

The chances are good for 100% recovery of your lost item the sooner I can search.

Check out my 200 finds here on theringfinders.com

Looking forward to meeting you and recovering your lost item(s) of value.

Jonathan Hamill

 

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GOLD AND SILVER COIN COLLECTION LOST IN THE PALISADES FIRE FOUND AND RETURNED.

  • from Santa Monica (California, United States)
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Terry called me last week and told me that her family had lost their house in the Palisades fire. Her mother had a very expensive gold and silver coin collection and desperately wanted to know if there was a chance I could find it for them. I met them two days later in Santa Monica and followed them to their property in the Palisades. They guessed  at the area that the coins should have been but the mom felt like she had moved them to another location sometime ago. I started to remove some debris and began finding some of the silver coins, I sifted more carefully and began finding more and  silver coins,  Some of the coins of silver half dollars were fused together. I finally started to find the gold coins which included a 1874  20 dollar gold piece and a 1899  20 dollar gold piece. There were over 10 gold  coins and over 150 silver coins recovered  so it turned out that the collection was never moved to the second location. When Terry called her mother with the good news they were both very happy and relieved. It was a successful search  for me with a positive out come for the family.

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Lost ring at the park…Found

  • from Johnson City (Tennessee, United States)
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I had a couple of hours of free time and decided to go metal detecting at a local park. I hit on a target and decided to dig it. Turns out it was a class ring. I love finding these things because I can almost always get them back to the owner. I reached out to the school alumni page and after a quick search they were able to provide me with his last name. After a quick search on Face Book I was able to track him down. He had lived in this area 15+ years ago and now serves in the Army. After making contact with him he was elated that the ring was found. I’m mailing this ring back to him and so glad to bring some joy to a fellow Soldier.

 

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Kind woman with dementia lost ring while gardening

  • from Pacifica (California, United States)
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I received a call from the niece of a kind older woman who lives in a lovely mid-century modern home designed by Joseph Eichler. #housegoals
She told me that her aunt had lost a ring while gardening but that she didn’t believe she knew where she actually lost it, due to dementia. My instinct was to trust « Eva » over the niece who just seemed to be annoyed by her aunt’s diminished mental faculties. And I am glad that I did.
The dirt was hard-packed but there were a few trees with ivy around the bases and one tree with a bench built in a square around the base. This was the spot Eva thought she lost the ring. When she told me that I caught the niece’s eyes, she rolled them and walked away. I did a preliminary swing around the trees and benches with my small coil to get into the nooks and in to the ivy. Then I returned to the area where Anna said she lost the ring. Detecting along the fence line a glimmer of silver caught my eye and there it was! Her cherished Scandinavian silver ring lying just beneath the gap under the fence right next to where she knew it would be. She was right all along.

 

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Gold Ring Lost While Gardening

  • from Pacifica (California, United States)
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A lovely couple reached out to me about a gold wedding band that had been lost while gardening in their backyard. I got their details and went to their house as soon as I could. I swung around their lovely backyard for a while in the area they thought it would be. I found a couple of coins and then came across the ring in a small pile of dirt that had been shoveled out of a hole while they were planting some new flowers. And voila! The ring was found. Such a joyous reaction!

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Paladium Ring made for him by his wife!

  • from Pacifica (California, United States)
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I received a call from fellow detectorist and ringfinder, Laura, who is located up in Marin County. She got a call for a lost ring at Montara Beach just south of Pacifica in San Mateo County and referred them to me as I am closer in proximity to Montara. I connected with Jenn and Zakk and planned to head out to the beach the following day. The atmospheric river had other plans for me though. I called off the hunt that day and, instead, headed out the next day when it was cold but nice and sunny.
What I found when I arrived at the beach was a HUGE cut caused by the torrential rain the day prior. It cut the beach in half and I worried that the ring may have been washed away.


Using the photos that they sent me, like a treasure map without the « X » marks the spot, I headed over the cut to the south end of the beach where they were fairly certain the ring had been lost. Because I had to go after work I knew I would be fighting the daylight. I texted Jenn asking for a few minor details to zero in on the exact spot and went to work swinging horizontally to the water, they perpendicularly, then extending the search area again horizontally and perpendicularly. Two hours later I had come up with nothing but false tones and a handful of carefully rolled up twist ties.
The sun had set and I was feeling defeated. I knew how important this ring was for them. They had take a class and each made a ring for the other from paladium so clearly the sentimental value of these rings far outweighed any monetary value (even though paladium is not cheap).
There was a second spot that they circled on the aerial photography they sent me. It was between the cut and the stairs that go up to the parking areas. Since it was dark and the trail I took down from the parking area was slippery with mud I decided to walk toward the stairs and try to swing through the second, less likely, location on my way out. It was very dark and the little light on my Legend was helpful but I took out my phone and used it’s flashlight for additional light. I swung as I walked toward the stairs until I got a loud signal ringing in my ears. Alas, it was only a bottle cap.
Thinking I was going to have to call them and tell them I hadn’t been able to recover the ring I walked a few feet closer to the stairs and suddenly a banging signal rang in my headphones. A split second later my eyes locked on a silver circle sticking out of the sand. I knew without question that this was the ring!
Excited I packed up my machine and walked up the stairs with Zakk’s ring on my index finger smiling and shaking my head. I had spent 2.5 hours out there searching for this ring and couldn’t believe my luck.

It is always disappointing when I can’t recover someone’s lost item. I don’t give up easily and often head back out the next day or next weekend to look again because defeat is not something I am willing to accept.

When I got back to my car I first sent photos and let her know I had found it. When I didn’t hear back right away I called Jenn, but there was no answer. It went to voicemail. I let her know that I had found it and to let me know how I should get it back to her.

Moments later she texted back, « OMG OMG OMG! »

She let me know they were in the process of putting their beloved dog down and my heart broke. I have been through losing my dogs 3 times in my adult life so far and it is the worst possible feeling. But knowing this made me even more grateful that I had found the ring for them. They were having a really shitty week and I was able to bring them some light in the darkness.

I kept the ring safe for a few days and we planned to meet Saturday at a restaurant a few minutes from my house. They drove in from the East Bay where they live and we met at The Ramp. I joined them a little late but they even bought me lunch and we sat there and talked for a couple of hours. We realized we have a lot in common – we like the same kind of television shows, including a lot of British programming – and Zakk was thinking about getting in to metal detecting now. If there is one thing I love, it’s corrupting new people into this wonderful, fun, interesting and educational hobby.

We tried several times to part ways and end our conversations, but kept finding more to talk about. And through all of this distraction and excitement I totally forgot to take a photo of the ring in the daylight and with Zakk and Jenn! Fortunately Jenn remembered and sent me a couple photos with the ring safely back on Zakk’s hand.

Ring recoveries are one of the most gratifying, special things a person can do with a metal detector. And I am thankful for every single person that puts their trust in me for this task.

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