I received a call from Christian on 12/29/25 saying that while throwing some trash his silver ring came off and he heard it bounce along the driveway into the grass. I scheduled to come out the next day and search for his ring. After about 15 minutes I found it and he was very happy. Thank you Christian for the reward!! Glad we found it!!
Lost Ring Recovered in the Snow!
Received a call yesterday, (December 28, 2025), of a lost gold wedding ring — in the snow — 26 miles west of Truckee, California in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The client and wife — recently married — were returning home, via Interstate 80, from their honeymoon trip to Reno. At Yuba Gap, they decided to stop at a sledding hill to check out the fresh snow from the recent Pineapple Express Storm. The client started scooping snow with his hands and tossing snowballs resulting in the loss of his wedding ring somewhere on the slope above his parked truck. I arrived an hour and forty minutes after receiving the client’s call, having driven 71 miles from South Lake Tahoe. The client showed me the area where he had been scooping snow and within a couple of minutes got a solid target with a VDI of 62.
Success! The 14k white gold ring was returned to the happy newlywed couple.
I received the following text, on Christmas Day , from Angelique
“Hi!! I am so sorry to bother you on Christmas Day and I do not expect you to respond! But I lost the only key to my rental car in my backyard.
I am panicked. Is there any way you are working tomorrow and could help?
Thank you so very much, and I’m sorry to bother you on Christmas Day! Like I said I don’t expect you to respond today. Merry Christmas 🎄”
I replied
“So sorry to hear this. Why do you think it’s in the backyard? Is this a key? Key Fob or both? Also, I am not at home until later tonight and I am booked, first thing tomorrow morning. Where are you located?”
Angelique replied,
It’s a fob on a key ring, and i drove it to the yard to let my dog run. When i went to get back in the car, it said “key not detected. I am in South Portland, Maine? The key was in my jacket pocket while i was in the yard with the dog. The rental company says there are no spares, and i have to drive it back to DC.”
I replied
“Ok, I can definitely get to Southportland,ME tomorrow. Possibly late morning, depending on how the first search goes. Definitely tomorrow afternoon, at the latest. I am currently up in Casco, Maine, at Our Granddaughter’s house and won’t be home until tonight.”
Angelique replied,
“I totally understand, and I am so grateful that you responded today.
I have to take my mother to the doctor’s in the morning (with her car) and will be back in South Portland by 10:30. Other than that I can make myself available ANY time that works for you. If you can give me like a 30-min heads up I would appreciate it.
I rented a metal detector and have done two passes so far, with no luck. I’m not sure it can pick it up under the snow?
So sorry to interrupt Christmas. I will wait to hear from you tomorrow!”
Angelique had lost the key fob, during the snow storm, Christmas Eve morning and hadn’t been able to find it since then, even with a rented metal detector.
So this morning, I was out the door at 6:15am, for my first search of the morning, in Falmouth Maine (more on this search, at a later date) and the cold 🥶 slapped me right in the face. When I arrived at the first search, the temperature was 5 degrees, with a wind chill of -11🥶. Thankfully I dressed accordingly and other than my toes, I was nice and toasty, the entire time.
I arrived at the home, of Angelique’s mother, but they weren’t home, from the Dr’s appointment, yet. Thankfully Angelique gave me a perfect description, of her movements, from 2 days earlier. I was also thankful the temperature was now a balmy 11 degrees, with a wind chill temperature of -1 degrees. A regular heat wave.
I decided to follow the exact movements that Angelique had done and would start on the left side of the house and follow the walkway, to the gate. If the key fob wasn’t there, I would then search the path, across the front lawn, down the right side of the house and ending up in the backyard. I turned my metal detector on and started down the left side, of the house. I hadn’t gone more than 8-10 feet when I received a very loud signal, from underneath the snow. I took my foot and pushed the snow aside and there it was, the key fob. Are you kidding me? Literally less than a minute into the search and I had found Angelique’s key fob. Angelique wouldn’t have to worry about laying out $500.00 to $1000.00 , to the rental car company, for a tow and new fob replacement. WOW, Merry Christmas and what a relief 😅. I then sent a few photos, of the key fob, to Angelique and just saying, “less than a minute, literally”. Again, less than a minute later, a very, very relieved Angelique called me and expressed her gratitude. She was just so happy, with this weight being lifted off her shoulders. Angelique knew the fob had to have been somewhere along the path or in the backyard. However, she was a little miffed that the metal detector she had rented, didn’t pick it up. I told her that if she doesn’t have any metal detecting experience and the metal detector isn’t properly set up, the odds were good that she wouldn’t find it. She had also been given an older metal detector that had none of the modern technology and it may have been going off, on everything, confusing her. As you know, I have had many, many clients, over the years either buy or rent a metal detector, to find their own lost item, only to call me later and help them out. Experience and equipment matter.
Angelique still wasn’t home, so she asked me to leave the key fob, between the doors, of the house. After taking a few selfies, of myself, with the key fob, I did just that. A few hours later, Angelique messaged me
“THANK YOU!!!!!!!!! Just got them!!!!! I know!!! That was ruining my Christmas! Insane they don’t have a reasonable option for when they are lost and only have a single key. I will send you a pic of me with the keys soon, to use wherever! Use it everywhere! Would literally give you my kidney. Please put that in the story.”
WOW, Angelique is one happy woman and although I wasn’t able to meet her, I’m sure she is smiling. I know I am smiling. So thankfully, another key fob, back in the pocket and what could have been a very expensive car rental, has been resolved. I love helping others out, in their time of needs. Here is wishing Angelique a safe trip back home, to Visit Washington DC.. I truly have the best job in the world. 😀❤️🙏
NORTHERN NEW JERSEY — Tom knew the exact moment it happened.
He was working in his garden when he felt it and saw it, the gold ring slipping free and flying off his finger into the soil.
He searched immediately. Then again. And again. He combed through the garden by hand, knowing it had to be there somewhere, yet unable to find it.
When frustration finally set in, Tom called for help.
I arrived with a metal detector and a simple plan: trust the signal, not the doubt.
Less than twenty minutes later, the detector spoke up. One careful scoop, and the gold ring reappeared from the garden bed where it had landed.
What had vanished in a split second came back just as quickly. Relief replaced worry, and the garden gave up its secret.
Yesterday evening, I received a call from Justin requesting my metal detecting services to locate his lost yellow 10k gold wedding band in approximately 20 inches of snow in the common area of his condominium complex.
After asking Justin’s my usual questions, I agreed to assist him in locating his lost ring. We scheduled a time for 9:00 AM this morning.
Upon meeting Justin at his residence, he informed me that he and his wife were engaged in playing in the deep snow, creating snow angels. During this activity, Justin removed his glove to flick snow from his hand, inadvertently causing his wedding band to fall into the snow. They spent approximately 1.5 hours searching for the ring without any success. Consequently, they decided to utilize a metal detector and discovered the Ringfinders website, subsequently contacting me.
Despite the challenging conditions of approximately 1.5 hours in 20 inches of snow, I conducted a thorough search of the area where they played, ensuring that no ring tones were detected. Subsequently, I retraced my steps to the location where Justin removed his gloves, specifically close by the Spruce tree, where I successfully located his wedding band.
I extend my sincere gratitude to Justin and Ali for entrusting me with the responsibility of finding their ring.
Weather conditions in Edmonton this morning, December 28, 2025, are reported to be -23 Celsius with a windshield temperature of -30 Celsius.
Later That Same Day… Back to My Old Neighborhood 🏙️💍
The second ring search of the day brought me somewhere very familiar — my old hood, Co-op City.
This one is a bit more private, so I’ll keep the details close, but here’s what matters: three separate rings somehow went out a window from the 12th floor of a Section 5 tower building. How that happened is a story in itself — and one I’ll keep private out of respect for the people involved.
When I got the call, I could hear the stress in my man Smith’s voice. Losing one ring is bad enough… losing three like that? That’s the kind of situation that doesn’t let you sleep.
Standing there, I looked up twelve floors, then back down at the snow-covered ground below. Moments like this make you pause. You cross your fingers, take a deep breath, and trust the process.
Before long, the detector gave me the sound I was hoping for.
One diamond ring recovered! A band and diamond companion still to be found.
I’ll be back in a couple of days, once the snow melts, to continue the search… and the rest of this story is still waiting to be written.
Two Ring Searches, One Day — and an Incredible First Find ❄️💍
Today was a first for me: two ring searches scheduled in a single day. I had no idea how memorable the morning recovery would be — or how quickly it would unfold.
The first call brought me to Dobbs Ferry, in front of St. Cabrini’s Nursing Home, where William had been visiting his mom with his new wife the day prior. After the visit, the two of them stepped outside heading to their car and started doing what most couples do when there’s fresh snow on the ground — throwing snowballs at each other and laughing.
Somewhere in the middle of that fun, disaster struck.
William’s wife suddenly realized her platinum diamond ring was gone. The snow was deep, the ground completely covered, and panic set in fast. They were both devastated… they searched and search to no avail, but thankfully, they knew exactly who to call.
I arrived around 10:00 AM the very next morning, stepped out of my car, and began unloading my equipment. Within five minutes of starting the search — five minutes, in the snow — my detector gave the signal I was hoping for.
There it was.
The look on their faces said it all. Shock, relief, and pure disbelief. Honestly? As quiet as it’s kept… I was pretty shocked myself. In all my time detecting, I’ve never recovered a ring that fast.
It was a beautiful way to start the day — and a reminder of why I do what I do. I wished them both a happy and lucky New Year, feeling certain that God had His hand in this one.
There was another ring recovery still waiting for me later that day in my old hood (Co-op City!)— but that’s a story of its own coming soon…
My wife and I were on our way home from an evening of admiring Christmas lights in a nearby town, the kind of quiet drive where the glow of decorations lingers in your eyes. Halfway home, she received a text. It was our neighbor, Sheri. Her text sent a note of worry—her niece had lost a ring somewhere in the backyard.
Myrna told her we’d be back shortly and that I’d give them a call. By the time we pulled into our driveway, I was already shifting gears. I headed into the garage, grabbed my detector, and walked over to Sheri’s house. As I approached, her brother-in-law Bob spotted me and waved, letting me know they’d meet me out back.
In the backyard, I was introduced to Jadah, the young lady who’d lost the ring. She explained she’d been doing cartwheels when it slipped off her finger and vanished into the grass. I asked what the ring was made of, and she showed me its twin—the matching ring from the set. Perfect. I smiled, already hearing its signature in my head.
I powered up the Minelab Manticore and began sweeping the lawn. It didn’t take long. On the second or third pass, I stopped and said confidently, “I have it.”
Jadah dropped to the grass, searching eagerly, but couldn’t spot it. I switched to the pinpointer, moved it slowly through the blades, and there it was—the ring revealed at last. A beautiful piece, catching the light even in the dim evening.
Jadah’s face lit up. “You are magical!” she said.
And just like that, a lost ring was reunited with its very happy owner—another small Christmas miracle, right there in the backyard. ✨
If you’ve lost a ring, keys, or even your phone—whether at the beach or in your backyard—don’t give up hope. Call Detector Ed at 757-419-0299. I’m available day or night. Call or text me as soon as possible—and please, don’t post about it on social media!
This ring find began when I woke up to a text from Brett that said, « Hey Joe, My wife lost both of our wedding rings yesterday at White Plains Beach. She was looking after my ring whilst I was surfing. We know the location she was digging in. Are you able to help? Sorry for the early morning message. Included in the text were photos of the rings and where Chloe was digging in the sand with their baby daughter. Since I was going to Ko Olina for a scuba dive, I figured I could divert to White Plains for the search. I called Brett and he agreed to meet me there at first light. Unfortunately, when I arrived it was high tide and pounding the area Chloe was in the sand. I told Brett to stand on the spot in the pic that Chloe was at and I would detect around him. As I hunted around the surf was blasting the two of us and it was all we could do to stay on the spot. My coil was getting twisted on the shaft. After a few minutes no targets were found and I was thinking the worst possible thing that the tide had consumed the rings. I asked Brett to step to the right a bit and search the only place I hadn’t done yet. Boom! Two targets and Brett had been standing on them the whole time. I scoop several times and brought up Chloe’s Engagement Ring first. I gave it to Brett and he secured it away. It took a bit but I finally found the second target. A set was coming in and it was all I could do to stay on target. Finally, after several scoops Brett’s Gold band was in the scoop. Brett said something about Being a Legend. Maybe not that, but I will always give it my best shot. What made the recovery extra special was Brett’s band was his Grandfather’s. The day it was lost would have been his 99th birthday in Australia. The day we found it was his 99th birthday in the USA! What a special moment for him. Much Aloha to Chloe & Brett!
Del Mar Metal detector service here to help find your lost jewelry. Call Or text Curtis Cox 760 889 2751 The Ring Finder San Diego
During the summer of July 2025 a wedding ring was lost in the sand at Del Mar beach club San Diego. Fortunately they found my contact info online and I was able to find this precious ring the same day. This doesn’t always play out the same way if I’m contacted too many days after.
If you lost your jewelry at the beach don’t hesitate to call me. Time will work against you as there are hundreds of treasure hunters scouring California beaches for YouTube content & what you’d consider keepsake.
