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Wedding Band Recovered at Grand Haven City Beach

  • from Grand Haven (Michigan, United States)
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I received a text message from Amani at 5:15am this morning.  She and her husband, Mark, were visiting from Chicago and Amani lost her wedding band on the beach last night and couldn’t sleep.  Fortunately, she knew where it had slipped off.  Directly behind the Noto’s Restaurant she had marked the location with a large pile of sand.  By the time I arrived, Grand Haven State Park beach and the adjacent City beach were PACKED with people for a volleyball tournament.  I love beach searches as opposed water searches as the targets are much easier to find.  In less than 5 minutes Amani had her ring back and she was hugging and thanking me profusely.

#Grand Haven, #lost ring, #City Beach

 

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BIG GOLD Chain Lost and Found In Va Beach VA

  • from Virginia Beach (Virginia, United States)
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I got a call about a BIG gold chain lost in the ocean! I immediately went down to meet the owner. He was not sure when it came off so the search area was 1 block log and foot deep to waist deep water. I searched with no luck. I returned 3 more times on low tide and on the last trip I got a signal right at the water line! Bam! We got it and gave the owner a facetime call to let him know!

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Lost and Found Water Recovery in Norfolk VA

  • from Virginia Beach (Virginia, United States)
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It was a muddy rescue! A very unique recovery late yesterday evening. Got a call about a wallet and keys being dropped off of a pier. I checked the depth and it was only 3 feet but when I jumped in the water I went up to my knees in soft muck! I used a rope to hold on to while leaning to search. Pulled out an old crab pot and lots of mud looking for it. The pier had metal all around the bottom making detecting hard to do. After I gave up on detecting I started reaching down around the metal on the bottom around the pier. I first pulled up a cell phone and some other junk but then I pulled up the wallet and did not know I had found the right thing until I heard the owner screaming!

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Red Deer Wedding Ring was lost but now found.

  • from Calgary (Alberta, Canada)
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She called me. Quite sad that her wedding ring set was lost while playing soccer.  She had done everything she could to find it. After that she called me. Check out the video for the whole story and a great reaction. So appreciative.

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Gold Ring Found in Calgary Park

  • from Calgary (Alberta, Canada)
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It was a Friday and a wedding day photo shoot. At the end, the gift from his in-laws was gone, two hours after receiving it. It was in the grass but that is not a problem.   Watch the video for the whole story.

 

 

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Gold Necklace Recovered Metal Detecting Scuba Minnesota

  • from Twin Cities Metro (Minnesota, United States)
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Nadia was out swimming at a local beach with friends. One of her friends suggested she take off her gold necklace before she loses it. She agreed and took it off when it suddenly slipped out of her hand and disappeared into 4 feet of water. Her and her friends dove down for over an hour and couldn’t find it. This necklace was very sentimental to her. It was given to her by her Father just a couple weeks prior. It had initially belonged to Nadia’s Grandmother who had recently passed away. She had a tough time telling her Dad, though he just suggested doing a search for someone who might be able to help. Nadia searched the internet and found theringfinders.com and gave me a call the next day. We set up a day/time to meet and started the search. As I walked out into the water, Nadia told me where to stop and start my scuba search. The very first swing I got a nice hit on my Excalibur metal detector. There it was, a glistening gold necklace. I thought to myself, this is the quickest recovery of my life. I walked up to the shallows and handed it to her, she said, that’s not it. What? I couldn’t believe it, what are the chances? So, I went back in and after pulling out 30 to 40 other targets, I finally recovered Nadia’s necklace.

Glad I could help out Nadia!!

Darrin.

 

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iPhone Recovered from Lake Mary in Twin Lakes, WI

  • from Lake Geneva (Wisconsin, United States)
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iPhone Recovered… and Dry

Mike called me on Friday, August 7, 2026, hoping my skills might be helpful in recovering his lost iPhone from Lake Mary in Twin Lakes, WI.  Helping navigate a boat to the docking station with the light from his phone the night before, a mishap landed it in the water.  Would I be able to find it still dry and working?  Modern iPhones like the iPhone 17 carry an IP68 rating, allowing it to be submerged about 19.6 feet for up to 30 minutes.  The conditions in Lake Mary were less than six feet, but by the time I was able to arrive on Friday, it would be close to the 24-hour mark.  I was anxious to get in the water and see if I could find his phone.

Mike was unable to meet me, but his friend Mark met me and walked me through the situation.  I was relieved to find Lake Mary shallow, seaweed-free, and with some visibility.  I started a grid search from one end of the pier back to the docking station:  20 feet one direction, 20 back, repeat.  The area did not have an overwhelming number of metal targets, but I dug each sound I heard, making sure I didn’t miss the phone.  It might be hidden by the 1-2 inches of silt covering the bottom, I thought.

My horizontal grid search did not reveal the phone, and after about an hour underwater, I was concerned the encroaching darkness of the already cloudy day might end my search.  I switched to the vertical lines of my grid, and pushed deeper into the lake than I had with my horizontal grid.  About 18 minutes later, a simultaneous sound and sight brought an underwater cheer that only I heard.  There it was, screen down on top of the silt, the green rectangular case clearly visible.  It was lost in a depth of about five feet.

I stood up and looked toward the house.  A group of friends was gathered for dinner, and I could hear music.  I held the phone high into the air and waited to see if anyone noticed.  A chorus of cheers sounded.  “He found it!” one voice called out.

Not knowing if the iPhone might malfunction if I tried turning it on, I decided to let Mike take the next steps.  I left the phone with Mark and headed home.  

The next morning, I received the text I was hoping for.  A photo of Mike with a dry and working phone.  His text said, “We are alive and working perfectly.  Another successful mission!”

If you or someone you know has lost a phone, ring, or other jewelry item, please call.  The smiles I enjoy when returning lost items are one of the best parts of what I do.

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The Atlantic Ocean Makes the Catch! Man’s White Gold Wedding Band Lost in the Ocean, Found and Returned Myrtle Beach SC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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This search started on Friday, Aug. 8, 2026, when I got a text just after noon saying in part, “Hi Jim, Found your number in ring finders. We are currently staying at the Shelby in Myrtle Beach. I was having a catch around 12pm today ankle deep with my son. Wedding band flew off my finger. Locals told me about the site. Wondering if it’s something you may help me find. I’ll try to find a picture of it. It’s silver color, with a Celtic design. My name is Bob and he added his phone number. I was between the south tower of the Shelby and the main tower, probably not much past where their tiki bar is at their pool.” I looked up the current tide table and saw it was about 45 minutes before high tide. So, he lost his ring just about mid-tide and it would be completely under water by the time I got there. I called Bob and we discussed the situation with him telling me that he and his family had plans for that evening and wouldn’t be able to meet me. It’s very helpful to get first hand and face to face information so I agreed to meet him in about 30 minutes.

I met Bob on the beach and he explained the details, like being ambidextrous and writing with his right hand but throwing with his left hand. He also showed me the small area he was standing at the top of the slope and about where his son was at the bottom of the slope. I told him I’d be back around 6 to work the outgoing tide.

When I returned that evening, I started an east/west (shore to thigh deep) grid search, concentrating on the bottom of the slope. I covered the entire area plus extending the search area on each ends. This was the cleanest beach I’d worked in a while, 1 bottle cap, no coins or pull tabs, and a full tooth gold plated silver grill, but no ring. By that time, it had gotten dark and I didn’t bring my head lamp because I didn’t think I’d need it. So, I started about shin deep and worked a north/south grid working towards the low tide line. I was right at the bottom of the slope and got a little chirp. As I dug sand out the hole the signal got more pronounced and louder. After 4 or 5 big scoops of sand, I finally had the target out of the hole and dumped it on the beach. I had to feel around in the sand and ended up putting my thumb through the ring hole. I then had to walk up to use the flashlight on my phone to see if I had Bob’s ring. I took 3 pictures of it from different angles and sent him a text saying, “What do you think????” I gave him a minute or two and called him. He answered on the first ring in amazement his ring had been found. He and his family were out taking in some sights and said he could be there in about 30 minutes. I told him no hurry and I’d wait right there until he arrived. When they arrived and I handed him his ring, he was so happy and grateful to get it back. These reactions make it all worthwhile.

Bob – Thank you for trusting and allowing me to help find your lost treasure. It was truly my pleasure.

Jim

 

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Quick Ring Recovery – Crystal Beach Ontario

  • from Toronto (Ontario, Canada)
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When my phone rang and I saw the number was from Switzerland, I almost didn’t answer. I’m sure glad I did.

On the other end was a woman visiting Canada who had just lost a very special ring while swimming at one of our local beaches. Luckily, she was nearby, so we grabbed our gear and headed over right away.

After a short search in the water, we got the signal we were hoping for. The ring was found and safely returned to a very relieved and happy owner.

Sometimes the calls you almost don’t answer turn into the best recoveries!

 

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Wildwood NJ Lost Gold Ring Found by John Favano Ring Finders South Jersey

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost Ring in Wildwood, NJ? Call Now! 215-850-0188

 

This Gold and Diamond Ring Was Found Fast!

Ring Finders South Jersey Recovers Jeffrey’s Lost Ring

Losing a valuable ring at the beach can ruin an otherwise perfect day.

That happened to Jeffrey while enjoying a day in Wildwood, New Jersey.

Jeffrey was throwing a football when his gold and diamond ring came off.

The ring disappeared into the beach sand.

He searched for the ring but could not locate it.

Instead of continuing to search without professional equipment, Jeffrey called Ring Finders South Jersey.

I arrived in Wildwood approximately 15 minutes after receiving his call.

The suspected search area required walking through soft, dry beach sand.

Once I reached the location, I began a systematic metal detecting search.

Beach searches require patience and careful coverage.

A ring can easily disappear beneath the sand after only a few minutes.

Foot traffic can also move sand and change the appearance of the area.

I worked through the search area using professional metal detecting equipment.

Shortly after starting, I located Jeffrey’s gold and diamond ring.

The recovery turned a stressful situation into a great ending.

Jeffrey could finally relax and enjoy the rest of his day in Wildwood.

Professional Ring Recovery in Wildwood, NJ

Ring Finders South Jersey helps people recover lost jewelry throughout South Jersey.

I specialize in beach searches for lost rings, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and other valuables.

I personally conduct the searches.

My experience includes hundreds of successful recoveries throughout South Jersey.

I have been a member of The Ring Finders since 2016.

Every search is approached individually.

The location, beach conditions, tides, sand, water, and circumstances of the loss can all affect a recovery.

A detailed search strategy helps ensure the area is covered properly.

Lost a Ring on a Wildwood Beach?

If you lose a ring in Wildwood, NJ, contact Ring Finders South Jersey as soon as possible.

Try to identify the approximate location where the ring was lost.

Take note of landmarks, beach entrances, lifeguard stands, or other nearby reference points.

Do not assume the ring is gone forever.

Professional metal detecting can locate jewelry that is hidden beneath the sand.

Jeffrey’s recovery is another example of why contacting an experienced ring finder quickly can make a difference.

His gold and diamond ring was recovered.

He was able to get back to enjoying his Wildwood beach day.

Need a lost ring finder in Wildwood, NJ?

Contact Ring Finders South Jersey for professional lost jewelry recovery. In any of the South Jersey Shore Towns including North Wildwood, Stone Harbor, Avalon, Sea Isle City, Cape May, Ocean City, Strathmere, Wildwood Crest, Diamond Beach, Margate, Ventnor, Brigantine.

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