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Lost Wedding rings in the sand at Carpinteria State Beach found 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 text last Wednesday from Diego who had been vacationing with his family at Carpinteria State Beach. In an effort to keep her rings safe his wife had taken them off while applying sunscreen on the kids and swimming. As almost always happen, the rings get forgotten and after cleaning up the area at the end of the day Monday they realized the rings were gone.

They dug frantically in the area but couldn’t come up with anything and they searched again the following day but no luck. They found Dave The RingFinder on the Internet and reached out. I was a bit concerned because Carpinteria State Beach gets detected pretty hard but I assured them that I would cover the entire area and if they were still there I would find them. They had already left to go back home from their vacation so I would be mailing these rings back if I found them.

I got out to the beach around 3:30pm and there were lot’s of folks enjoying the day and the area I had been given to search was a bit crowded but I figured I could work around them and I would wait until they left if I needed to. About 5 minutes in I was approached by one of the Lifeguards and he knew why I was there and he directed me to an area where they had been digging for the ring. Another 2 minutes and my Minelab Manticore identified ring number 1 and minute later my CKG scoop had picked up ring number 2.

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

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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Vintage 1960’s Cub Scouts Slide Lost In Saco Maine, Found Visually, Without A Metal Detector

  • from Old Orchard Beach (Maine, United States)
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« Three generations of scouting history, lost in an instant—and the ultimate ‘Good Deed’ that brought a grandfather’s 1960s slide back home! ???

« On Sunday June 14th, Flag Day, I received a call, from Doug, about a lost Cub Scout Neckerchief Slide. A ceremony was held at Ferry Beach State Park , in Saco, Maine, for a local Cub Scouts Pack #350. This Cub Scout Pack services the Saco, Maine , Biddeford, Maine and Old Orchard Beach, Maine communities. The ceremony was a “Rank Up” ceremony in which the cub scouts would be “Ranking Up”, achieving the next “slide”, as they advance in age and grade (More on this later.) As the ceremony ended, all the scouts, parents and leaders were leaving, walking down a wooded trail, towards the parking lot. Doug’s son Wyatt noticed his slide was missing. Now, this was no ordinary slide. This slide was actually the slide that Wyatt’s late grandfather had received, 65+ years earlier. YIKES!!! Doug told me that the scouting troop or about 20 people had been searching for the silde for 20-30 minutes but were unable to find it. The group had ended the search and were now on their way home. Doug thinks the most likely scenerio was that the slide fell off Wyatt’s neckerchief and was then kicked into the leaves and brush along the trail. I told Doug I could be there in 15-20 mnutes but just needed to know which trail to search. Doug then told me he would turn around and meet there, showing me exactly where the trail was. Perfect!!! Always a greater chance of success, when we know the exact area, to search.

Once I arrived at Ferry Beach State Park, I saw Doug and Waytt, next to the Ranger’s booth. After a quick introduction, we retreived my equiptment out of my vehicle and Wyatt was completly enthralled with the metal detector and pinpointer. I told Waytt he was my official pinpointer person, on this search and a huge smile came across his face. As we walked to the trail, we talked about what this vintage heirloom slide meant to the family and how important it was to find it. Once we arrived on the trail, I was asking lots of questions about could it be on the beach, etc.. My last question was “When was the last time you saw the slide” We walked maybe 10 more feet and Doug says “ It was in ths area”. As Doug was motioning with his hand, drawing a circle of the area he says “I can’t believe it. There it is. How did we not see it?” Just off the trail, sitting under a small plant was Wyatt’s slide, once belonging to his grandfather. WOW!! I couldn’t have been happier for them as a hugh relief swept across us. I hadn’t even turned my metal detector on yet and it was found. Wyatt did have the pinpointer on and placed it noxt to the slide and got a thrill, when the pinpointer went “beep, beep”. We then turned on my metal detector and Wyatt had a chance to use it, sweeping of the slide and getting more “beeps”, from the brass alloy slide. Wyatt was very happy to have his slide back but I think he was happy and excited to use the metal detectors. Amazing how the mood shifts, when a succsessful search is made. The walk out of the park was much more joyful, than the walk into the park.

We have seen this more than a few times. When someone loses a cherished item, their mind may go into a tailspin of panic, stress, or anxiety. Their emotions are now total overwhelm, brain may lock up, creating a literal mental block that makes it impossible to see what is right in front of you. You can stare directly at the grass or sand for hours, but the fear of losing that memory forever blurs your vision and clouds your judgment. You are too gripped by dread to even think about food or taking a breath.
However, when the we step onto the scene, the emotions start to ease. Just having someone there who knows exactly what to do allows you to finally exhale, lowering the panic and letting you catch your breath. As your nerves settle, your head clears, and you can finally step back and think straight again. With the frantic energy gone and calm restored, the chaotic search transforms into a clear, focused effort, and that is exactly when the missing item is finally spotted. I am not saying this happed today but we have seen this situation over and over again. Just having someone there helps with the frayed nerves.

Helping a young Cub Scout recover a treasured, vintage 1960s neckerchief slide, brought me back to my own Cub and Boy Scout Days. Tracking down this irreplaceable piece of history became the ultimate « good deed for the day, » transforming a family’s deep worry into a triumphant, successful recovery. Seeing the Scout’s face light up with pure relief when the classic brass slide was safely returned made it a deeply rewarding win, perfectly honoring the spirit of both scouting and community helping hands.

So, another Cub Scout Siide back on the hankerchief. Remember, “If it matters to you, it matters to us.” I have the best job in the world. I love my job.

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New Smyrna Beach, Florida… Lost rings in surf found by Florida Ring Finder.

  • from Sanford (Florida, United States)
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Do you need a metal detector to find something that is lost in your yard, ocean or at the park? 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.

I received a call from Jeff asking about theringfinders service and if I was available to help his brother and sister in law look for a very special ring lost in the ocean. I was super busy that day so I gave them Mr Edward Duffey’s number and he and a friend went out at the next low tide to look for their lost ring…but were unsuccessful! The next day my wife, daughter and grandson wanted to go to the beach so I opted to head out as well only a bit further north…right where Nick and his wife were swimming when their ring was lost. I arrived right at low tide and after talking to Nick I set out my flags and began searching the wet sand and out into the water. I had forgotten to ask what sort of ring or rings I was looking for and about 35 minutes into my search I got a good solid signal about knee deep and there in my scoop was a beautiful gold ring with a fairly large diamond and I could only imagine that this was the one that was lost. And since I had plenty of time and daylight I decided to continue searching. About 10 later I got another solid signal, knee deep in the surf, and again I spotted another gold ring in my Xtreme Scoop…a thinner wedding ring. A few minutes later Nick’s mother in law came walking down the beach towards me and I politely asked if she was the one who lost a ring…and she said no…it was my daughter. So I asked about the ring and as soon as I heard the description and that there were two rings that were lost I said, « Well I have found a couple of rings »…and that got her attention big time! When I pulled out the large diamond engagement ring she could not believe it and she started yelling and jumping up and down. I said wait a minute…I have another ring here as well and then she came unglued!! Jumping and waiving her arms, yelling and crying and then she started running up the beach towards the house. Then I saw Nick and his wife come running down to meet her and they began hugging and crying…it was absolutely amazing to watch the joy and sheer delight that they were experiencing. I couldn’t help but thank God for allowing me to be a blessing to this young couple and to find their lost rings!

Mike McInroe…privileged to be a member of theringfinders.com

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Lost Yellow Gold & Diamond Engagement Ring at Iroquois Point Beach…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)
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This ring find began when I got a late night text from Kanga which said, « Aloha! I lost my engagement ring today around 4-5 pm at Iroquois Point Beach.  I think it’s buried in the sand.  Based on your experience, do you think there’s a good chance it’s still in the sand?  I texted back, « Dry sand or in the water? I’ll see what I can do early morning. »  It was dry sand.  She only went in the water briefly and she thought she would have taken it off before going in.  Kanga sent a few pics of the area.  I told her we could meet at 6am at the beach parking lot.  When Shiraz and Kanga arrived they gave me a few more details and marked the area to search.  Shiraz said had the ring been on the blanket he would have only dumped it off as he didn’t snap the blanket which could have thrown the ring a good distance and who knows which direction.  I fired up the Manticore and started the grid search.  On the first leg, only a chunk of foil, which sounded terrific.  Then on the return leg I got a nice tone and looked down.  There proudly exposed was the gorgeous diamond sparkling in the morning sun.  I reached down picked it up and it was a Marquise cut beauty.  Got it!  Kanga & Shiraz came running over to see.  Kanga was obviously choked up a bit, as she spent so much time hunting the beach and home because she wasn’t positive when it had come off.  This beautiful couple is getting married on the 4th of July.  So happy the ring will be there!  Aloha to Kanga & Shiraz!

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Recent engagement ring lost while swimming in Annandale Minnesota recovered scuba diving.

  • from Coon Rapids (Minnesota, United States)
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This unfortunate incident began while she was swimming near her family’s lake dock. After losing her new engagement

 

ring in nearly five feet of water, she endured an emotionally draining and sleepless night, fearing it was gone forever. Thick muck and heavy weeds made recovery especially challenging, and despite a desperate search, the ring could not be found.

Using scuba equipment, the area was searched and the ring recovered shortly afterward. She later said she had believed her new engagement ring was lost forever. Her anguish quickly turned to disbelief and joy when the ring was returned. Returning her ring made my day just as much as it made hers. Her and her friends and family were gracious and most helpful aiding me with scuba equipment and supplies necessary to achieve this recovery. I wish to personally thank you for choosing me as your ring finder, I wish you and your fiancée many happy years together!

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Gold Ring Recovered On The Eastern Shore! Dont Rent A Metal Detector Call Me!

  • from Virginia Beach (Virginia, United States)
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So many rings get lost in the water! The suntan lotion and water make the fingers slippery and the ring comes off! this one was no difft=erent! victor was playing out in the water when his wedding band slipped off.  I traveled to his location and victor walked out in the water with me and showed me where he y=thought he could have lost it. He did not know when it came off. He was right on! I found it in about 15 minutes!

 

 

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Wedding set recovered in Asbury Park NJ

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Recovery in Asbury Park NJ Dennis Burlingame. 908 489 2371, Got a call from Tina asking for help in finding her wedding set she lost on Asbury Park beach. Told her I’d be there as soon as possible. She met me at the beach entrance and took me where she was sitting. Seems while enjoying the day at the beach she took off her rings and placed them in her husbands hat while putting lotion on her daughter’s, but didnt let her husband know they were there. He went to put his hat on and the rings through out into the sand. I search an area they thought they might of landed but didnt hear them. I moved under the tent they had set up and got my first signal and out came ring number 1 just behind her husbands chair. Had her move the chair and found the second one under where his chair was sitting. She couldnt believe how quick I found them. A great happy ending to what could of been a sad day.

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22K Tibetan Gold Wedding Ring Lost at BlackMud Creek Community Center Edmonton Alberta.

  • from Edmonton (Alberta, Canada)
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Mandeep contacted me around 6 p.m. requesting assistance in locating his two‑year‑old 22k yellow gold wedding band. After asking my standard questions to understand how and where it was lost, I agreed to help.

We met at the field where he had played a cricket match the previous day. Mandeep had prepared a hand‑drawn map and marked the area with yellow paint to indicate where he believed the ring had fallen. It was a large section of the field, so I continued asking questions to narrow down the search zone. He explained that while attempting to catch the ball, it grazed his finger, causing him to instinctively flick his hand—sending the ring flying somewhere onto the field.

He immediately called a time‑out, and his teammates joined him in a thorough search, but they were unable to locate the ring.

Based on his best recollection, Mandeep estimated the ring could be within a 50′ x 50′ area. I conducted a detailed search of that section for about an hour before confirming the ring was not there. Although disappointed, he remained hopeful. I reassured him that if the ring was still on the field, I would find it.

We then moved to the second marked location and spent another hour searching without success. As I reviewed the painted markings—two circles about a foot apart—I received a clean 68 VDI tone on my Manticore detector just outside the marked area. Moments later, I spotted the edge of the ring nestled in the grass.

Mandeep’s reaction was pure joy. He nearly jumped over the moon when I handed him his wedding band.

Thank you, Mandeep, for trusting me to help recover such a meaningful item.

 

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Memorial pendant found at a beach in Michigan.

  • from Mount Pleasant (Michigan, United States)
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I was out detecting a beach in Michigan when I found this Memorial pendant. It had a thumb print and a name with dates on the back. I put it on the local facebook page and was able to find the owner. It turns out that it belonged to a young man whose grandfather died. I mailed it out to him and his mother recorded a message from him thanking me. This is the most rewarding hobby to have. You can watch the full video of the find on YouTube at the ringmeister. The message from Hunter is one of the shorts.

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Gold and Diamond Wedding Ring Lost In The Bridgton, Maine Grass, While Ring Bearer Was Walking Down The Aisle, Found With A Metal Detector

  • from Old Orchard Beach (Maine, United States)
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? WEDDING DAY RESCUE! ? A missing ring, a panicked wedding party, and a five-year-old ring bearer who thought he ruined the big day… but the story didn’t end there!

On Saturday evening, I received a phone call from Monica . She was at a wedding reception at the Tarry-A-While Resort in Bridgton, Maine . Her son, Mikel had just gotten married earlier that afternoon, and the celebration was in full swing on the property.
Monica told me that during the actual wedding ceremony, the five-year-old ring bearer had shown up at the altar with only one ring. He still had the groom’s wedding band, but the bride’s wedding ring was completely missing, from the ring pillow. YIKES!!!
After quite a bit of panic (and I’m told that is a massive understatement), a wedding guest kindly offered up her own wedding ring to the bride so the ceremony could proceed. ?
Once the ceremony finished, the wedding party headed off to take photos on the property overlooking Highland Lake . While they were away, the guests jumped into action. Everyone searched the grass along the path taken by the young ring bearer. After a lengthy search, the ring was nowhere to be found, and everyone eventually headed to the reception.
Thankfully, Monica follows The Ring Finders of Maine and knew exactly who to call. Most of the wedding party was staying at the resort and would be checking out after a morning farewell breakfast. I promised Monica that I would be there bright and early at 7:00 AM to search the path, taken by the wedding party. I was praying I would find it before everyone left, after the breakfast.
Cheryl and I left Saco, Maine at approximately 5:00am and arrived at the resort just before 7:00 AM. Monica and Mikel quickly met us and took us to the ceremony site. The groom asked me not to use the name of the ring bearer, to protect his privacy.
The poor young ring bearer felt like he had ruined everyone’s day and was incredibly upset. Even though everyone consoled him and told him it was just an accident, he still felt terrible this morning. Of course, I will always abide by a family’s wishes. Accidents happen, and there is no need to make anyone feel worse!
Mikel showed me the muster area where the wedding party started their procession. It wasn’t a long walk to the altar, but it was a beautiful, thick, grassy lawn—the perfect place for a wedding ring to hide.
I was told the ring bearer had tripped and stumbled a few times on his way down the aisle. He never fell, but they knew the area between the guest chairs was of particular interest because that is where he got tripped up.
I decided to start the search at the muster area and walk the exact route of the procession, paying close attention to the aisle. I started slowly and worked my way toward the altar. I was getting quite a few signals, as expected at an old resort, but nothing to get excited about yet. I checked anything that resembled the signature of a woman’s gold ring using my pinpointer.
As the search continued, a few more members of the wedding party showed up to help with a visual search. As I headed straight down the aisle, Monica, Mikel, and a few others moved chairs out of the way for me.
Approaching the middle of the aisle, I received a very loud, repeatable low tone. I couldn’t see anything in the thick grass, so I used my pinpointer to pinpoint the target. As I parted the blades of grass, there it was: a white gold and diamond wedding ring! ?
The moment I picked it up and everyone saw it, cheers and screams filled the air. The relief was immediate and genuine.
The wedding ring was found dead center in the grassy aisle, right where the young ring bearer had stumbled. It is truly amazing how easily a ring can stay completely hidden from the human eye in the grass like that.
After the usual high-fives, hugs, and handshakes, Mikel went to get his wife to present her with the ring. Their plan was to head back down to the altar before leaving and place the ring on her finger with everyone who was still there. First, though, they had to get to that breakfast. I bet the mood was much lighter this morning now that the ring was found! I truly hope the ring bearer feels much better now, too.
Cheryl and I never did meet the bride, but I know her day just got tenfold better.
Thankfully, Monica knew exactly who to call, and she was incredibly grateful for the quick response. As I always like to say: “If it matters to you, it matters to us.”
I have the best job in the world, and I love what I do!

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