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Clam Digging Results With Wedding Set Lost in the Mud – Found Days Later

  • from Emerald Isle (North Carolina, United States)
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Cape Carteret, NC

Brenda called Crystal Coast Ring Finders for help trying to locate her missing 3 piece wedding set.  Brenda was out trying to find clams in the very shallow waters of the Bogue Sound.  It wasn’t until the next morning she realized her wedding set was missing.  I asked her many questions about what she did after being in the water and it was determined the rings were more likely lost in or near the muddy area she searched for clams.  The day I met the couple (married 55 years!) the weather was less than favorable with strong winds keeping the tide higher than normal and white cap waves at times.  After a few passes, I informed them this was not ideal conditions and I would return soon to try again.  On the second attempt, I tried to take advantage of the negative low tide that day and get out as far as she informed me she hunted on that sad day. As I expected, I found many items of garbage but no rings.  The third day I returned and after checking my tracking software realized there was still an area that needed more attention.  After a while I finally came across a very solid signal and was hoping it wasn’t garbage.  I brought my scoop up out of the mud and after clearing the debris, I noticed that spectacular shine of gold!  I marked the location of the first ring and about 3 foot away I found a very similar signal.  It was Brenda’s engagement ring.  Once again, I marked the area in the water with a pole and seared again.  Once again at around 3 feet further was the last ring!  It was apparent to me she lost the rings throwing something.  Brenda explained she was digging with her right hand if she found an empty shell, she would toss it into an area she already hunted.

Brenda informed me her friends were very doubtful any of the rings would be found and even encouraged her to file an insurance claim on the lost rings.  When I informed Brenda (who had returned to Pennsylvania) I have found all 3 rings, she told me she filed a claim the previous day and would now call them back to cancel the claim and save her the deductible amount.  Brenda and her husband Floyd for 55 years returned back to North Carolina a few weeks later and I was very happy to return the rings to her in person and I really enjoyed visiting them.

 

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Fun Family Day at the Beach also Has Lost Wedding Band. Found the Next Morning

  • from Emerald Isle (North Carolina, United States)
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Anthony and his family spent a fun-filled day on Emerald Isle beach, where he tucked his gold wedding band into the pocket of a beach chair. After enjoying the sun and sand, they packed up their belongings and returned to their lodging. Later, when they discovered the ring was missing, Anthony reached out to Crystal Coast Ring Finders. The next morning, I set out to search for it. With his clear description of where the kids had played and the chairs had been set up, I powered on my gear and began scanning the area. Luckily, I headed straight to the spot where the ring was buried just beneath the sandy surface.

10% or $5.00 (whichever is greater) of any reward amount will be donated to Fishin’ for a Cure

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Ring lost in Serra Mesa found

  • from La Jolla (California, United States)
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Shelly found my number asking for help finding her lost ring. She was in the back yard on a deck overlooking a canyon when her ring took a high dive over the fence and into the abyss below.  She and her husband had even bought a detector and pin pointer to search with on their own, but, without any luck. This was no ordinary back yard. It was a steep jungle of jade plant, scrub trees, and native brush, along with the typical debris a canyon seems to accumulate……aluminum cans, foil, metal junk of all sorts, and some broken up concrete. Oh, and in the middle of all this is a metal chain link fence separating their yard with a SDG&E access road area. Not going to be an easy one….and it wasn’t. First hot and humid day, with hope and a prayer, but, with limited areas to swing a search coil, it wasn’t found. Serious ground clearing was in order, and that’s what they did the second day. Shelly and her husband bought a chainsaw and some loppers to try and clear the search area. Third day, I came back to see if the ring could now be found. A quick sweep of the area again and still nothing. Ok, time to get serious. All three of us now decided to completely clear everything from in and around the fence and cut down a tree that was in supposedly ground zero. Hit the fence line with detector and pin pointer now that I had some access. Still nothing. Well actually something….We had had Shelly toss some coins where she thought the ring went, and We found all of those. Before expanding the search area even more, we cleaned all the debris we had created and moved it all downhill so I could make one last sweep over the dirt access road along the fence that we both had swept 2-3 times already. Two thirds of the way through, I got THE signal! Just under the dirt was this gorgeous ring. Not sure if it had been hung up in the tree, the brush, the jade plants next to the fence or what, but, we now had a happy couple, and a sweaty, tired detectorist eager to get out of that canyon and into some A/C with a cold drink. A pleasure to meet you both, your folks, your puppy, and thank you for the reward.

 

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Diamond Ring Recovered in Lake Geneva, WI

  • from Lake Geneva (Wisconsin, United States)
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Silver or Gold? The Tale of a Lost Ring

Tayler’s friend contacted me Friday evening as I was sitting down to dinner with my family.  Could I help find a lost silver ring in the sand at Riviera Beach in Lake Geneva, WI?   

By the time dinner was over, it was nearing the time to get my kids ready for bed, but I knew the next question.  “Can we go with you, Dad?”  

Playing on the beach after dark is great fun, so how could I say no?  We all piled into the car and met Taylor around 8 pm on September 4, 2026.  

After walking to the general location, we established two horizontal lines in the sand marking the top and bottom edges of the search zone.  After debating how far to the left and right of the center point I should search, I asked if they had taken any photos that day.  Sure enough, someone had snapped a picturesque photo of Geneva Lake with two anchored boats in the background.  Using this information, we established the sidelines, and I decided the best place to begin.  

Before the search started, I confirmed the makeup of the ring.  Was it actual silver, or did it just look silver, because silver and white gold sound very different through a metal detector.  And, of course, silver and gold are very different in value.  She confirmed that it was silver… was mostly sure that it was silver.

After about two passes, I heard a low-grunting signal… not the sound of a silver ring.  Upon closer inspection, my headlamp caught a glimmer of shiny metal, and I scooped a silver-colored ring from the sand.  Tayler gasped and approached the place where I was kneeling.  I handed her the ring, topped with a beautiful diamond, and I asked her if it was her ring… and I added, “That’s NOT a silver ring.  I’m pretty sure it’s gold!”  

It was her ring, and she eagerly slipped it onto her finger.  I sensed her great relief, and I soon learned that the ring was a gift from her father.

My kids, who were exploring the beach and wading in the water, gathered with us to celebrate the finding of the ring.  

At age 47, it’s getting a little harder to read the small stamps inside ring bands indicating gold purity, so I called over my 8-year-old son.  My children often help me inspect my finds, reading ring stamps and years on coins.  Holding it up to the light, he matter-of-factly called out, “It’s 14-karat gold.” 

He confirmed what my metal detector told me, that in addition to the sentimental value, it was indeed a valuable piece of jewelry.

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

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BOUNCING a VOLLEYBALL LED to BRANDON’S WEDDING BAND BEING LOST in the SURF

  • from Emerald Isle (North Carolina, United States)
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EMERALD ISLE, NC – Just minutes after losing his 5-month-old wedding ring, Brandon called Crystal Coast Ring Finders. I arrived shortly after high tide and began searching from high to low toward the ocean. After three and a half passes, the Deus II metal detector gave a solid 46 reading. Pinpointing the spot, I took one scoop, but a wave rushed in and washed away the sand. As I lifted the scoop to check, there it was—Brandon’s bright gold wedding band. I held up the scoop basket, and Brandon happily reclaimed his lost ring.

This year’s charity is Fishin’ for a Cure and 10% of Brandon’s reward will be donated to support individuals battling breast cancer.

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Lost gold ring, FOUND! Cape May, NJ By Jeffrey Laag of Ring Finders Cape May

  • from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost gold ring, FOUND! Cape May, NJ By Jeffrey Laag

I received a call from Phil yesterday just ahead of an incoming storm. Phil explained that he was exiting the ocean and shook off his hands when his wedding ring slipped off and was immediately swallowed up by a passing wave. Phil and his wife searched the shallow with no success. Given the time of day, current tide schedule and approaching storm I decided it would be best to attempt recovery during this morning low tide. Phil did an excellent job of marking the area with a pin and taking reference photos. This morning I arrived on the beach at Phils pinned location and began searching. After about an hours time I swung my coil over Phils ring and recovered it from approx 14” down in the sand! Phil and his family finished breakfast and met me on Decatur St beach, here in Cape May and retrieved his ring. Another successful recovery, another saved vacation!

Phils Review:

“Jeff is the best! I lost my gold wedding ring on the southern tip of Cape May beach right as the tide was coming in. We called Jeff immediately, and he was able to head out to the exact spot at the next low tide—roughly 19 hours later. About an hour into searching, he found it! We were sure it was gone forever, especially after a pretty bad storm rolled through that night. Jeff came to the rescue. He is highly professional, and I cannot recommend him enough! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

If you find yourself in a similar situation, don’t give up hope! Lost items can be recovered when action is taken quickly, Ring Finders Cape May specializes in lost ring recovery, using top of the line metal detecting equipment, in Cape May County NJ and is operated by a born and raised life long, local, year round, resident of Cape May. If you need a ring finder in Wildwood Crest, Cape May, North Wildwood, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, or Ocean City NJ, Professional help from Ring Finders Cape May is only a phone call away!

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53 yr. old ring lost in a Brainerd Minnesota lake Recovered using a metal detector

  • from Coon Rapids (Minnesota, United States)
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This gracious gentleman spent the day tending to his lakeside shoreline, raking weeds and debris. Late that evening, he realized his 53-year-old wedding ring was missing.

He thought back over his day, and the only thing he could recall was removing a protective glove while standing in the water. He suspected the ring may have slipped off his finger at that moment.

He contacted me, and we agreed on a date to search the area. Using my Manticore metal detector, I thoroughly searched the shoreline and water.

Several items were recovered along the way, including a shotgun shell, two cans, a can top, and several soft-drink pull tabs. Once the area was cleaned up, the search continued.

Finally, the signal we were hoping for appeared—the wedding ring!

The ring was found in approximately three feet of water and about ten inches down in the sand.

What makes this recovery even more special is that this ring has been on his finger for 53 years! It is only removed twice a year when he takes it to the jeweler for polishing. After all those years, it certainly wasn’t ready to be lost!

I am so glad your ring was found and returned to you. Thank you for choosing me to be your ring finder. It was truly an honor to help bring such a meaningful piece of your history back home! ?

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Lost wedding ring, FOUND! Cape May, NJ By Ring Finders Cape May

  • from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost wedding ring, FOUND! Cape May, NJ

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I received a call from Jimmy. Jimmy explained that he had just applied sunscreen and was shaking his hands off when his wedding band flung off his finger and disappeared into the sand. Jimmy and his family searched for several hours before and could not locate the ring. Shortly after calling, Ring Finders Cape May was on the beach with Jimmy. After a brief discussion about the possible location of the ring Dan began grid searching the beach. After a very brief search Jimmy’s ring emerged from the sand. Another successful recovery!

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“This man showed up, was beyond friendly, extremely helpful, and located my wedding band quickly! (which I was looking for, for about 3 hours!) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

If you find yourself in a similar situation, don’t give up hope! Lost items can be recovered when action is taken quickly, Ring Finders Cape May specializes in lost ring recovery, using top of the line metal detecting equipment, in Cape May County NJ and is operated by a born and raised life long, local, year round, resident of Cape May. If you need a ring finder in Wildwood Crest, Cape May, North Wildwood, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, or Ocean City NJ, Professional help from Ring Finders Cape May is only a phone call away!

Don’t wait, call now! ⁨(609) 780-4525⁩

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Crystal Coast Ring Finders Locate and Return Ring Lost in the Sand

  • from Emerald Isle (North Carolina, United States)
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Emerald Isle, NC – Jesse called for help to find his lost wedding band. He had given it to his wife before going into the ocean, but it somehow disappeared into the sand. He told me he’d tried searching on his own without any luck. When I arrived, I asked to have a beach chair moved out of the way and began my search. After one pass, I was surprised not to find it. I turned to search another area when my coil picked up a metallic target just at the edge of my swing. As I bent down to investigate, I spotted something black barely sticking out of the sand—and in seconds, Jesse’s ring was back on his finger!

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Lost gold ring, FOUND! Poverty Beach, Cape May, NJ By Ring Finders Cape May

  • from Cape May (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost gold ring, FOUND! Poverty Beach, Cape May, NJ

By Ring Finders Cape May

I received a call from Tom. Tom explained that he was enjoying a day on Wilmington Ave beach, here in Cape May, NJ. At some point Toms ring slipped off his finger and disappeared into the sand. Tom, his friends, and family sifted thru the sand but came up empty handed, despite seeing exactly where & when the ring dropped into the sand. After a short ride into town I met up with Tom and his family. One quick pass with my detector revealed the gold rings location. 1 scoop later it was back on its rightful owners finger! Another successful recovery, another happy client!

Toms wife’s review of service: “Amazing! Lost my husband’s ring in the sand that my father made for him . Ring Finders Cape May came in 30 minutes and found it in less than 5. We would have never found it or enjoyed our day if it wasn’t for Ring Finders Cape May. Thank you! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

If you find yourself in a similar situation, don’t give up hope! Lost items can be recovered when action is taken quickly, Ring Finders Cape May specializes in lost ring recovery, using top of the line metal detecting equipment, in Cape May County NJ and is operated by a born and raised life long, local, year round, resident of Cape May. If you need a ring finder in Wildwood Crest, Cape May, North Wildwood, Avalon, Stone Harbor, Sea Isle City, or Ocean City NJ, Professional help from Ring Finders Cape May is only a phone call away!

Don’t wait, call now! ⁨(609) 780-4525⁩

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