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Lost Gold Signet Ring found in Long Lake in Mount Desert, Maine

  • from Rockport (Maine, United States)

I went to Long Pond in Mount Desert after receiving a call from Luke, who had been referred by fellow Ring Finder Bill McDougall who assessed this recovery would require diver search capabilities. Luke had lost this heirloom signet ring that had originally belonged to his dad and had been passed down to him. The ring was lost last summer in 4 feet of water while kayaking in front of the family camp, his Great Grandmother had purchased about 90 years ago. The bottom was particularly soft with 8 to 12 inches of mud and quite a collection of branches, leaves and lily pads. After a substantial search that yielded a slew of pull tabs, nails, and bottle caps, I was able to locate the ring which had settled down into about 6” of mud. The signet inscription “en tout fidele” means “in all faithfulness” and just as he and his family have been faithful in their stewardship and preservation of their camp for several generations, this ring has been saved and can someday pass to another generation as well. As always a portion of the generous rewards I receive will be directed toward a worthy cause, so I feel it is fitting to contribute to the badly needed roof restoration of the Conway Homestead & Cramer Museum in Rockport, ME so that this local treasure too may be saved and passed on to the future generations of our community and its visitors to enjoy.

Lost Gold Man’s Ring in Carroll, OH. “FOUND”

  • from Newark (Ohio, United States)
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He lost his ring during a Forth of July celebration last year and was able to find the ring.

I will was able to perform a search and found the ring.

He was very happy to have the ring returned to him.

Lost Gold Man’s Ring in Carroll, OH. “FOUND”

Lost Gold Man’s Ring in Carroll, OH. “FOUND”

Lost Gold Man’s Ring in Carroll, OH. “FOUND”

Yellow Gold Wedding Band and Engagement Ring Lost on the Beach, Found and Returned Carolina Beach NC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)

This adventure started out with a text message at 10:28 am on Saturday, August 19th. The text read, “Hi! My name is Samantha. I saw you on ring finders and was wondering if you’d be interested in a hunt on Carolina Beach? Or could you put me in touch with someone if I’m out of your range? I lost my wedding rings sitting on the beach yesterday. I would appreciate any help or advice!” The text included her number, so I called for more details. When we talked, we agreed we’d meet in a particular parking lot at 3 pm. I had already made arrangements to meet another lady on a different beach for a separate search at 12:30. I was finished with that search in time to drive the hour plus to Carolina Beach and meet Samantha on time.

As we’re walking the block to the beach, I learned there were actually 3 rings missing. She had lost her wedding band, her engagement ring, and a gold ring her parents had given her. Samantha said that she was in town to attend a bachelorette party. She had come a day early to enjoy a peaceful day on the beach reading her book. Once she had her chair in place, she took her 3 rings off and put in the cup holder to apply sunscreen. She had moved her chair once during the day. When she was ready to go, she folded the chair up and walked to the water’s edge to rinse the sand off the chair legs. When she got back to the car and looked at her hand, the shock set in. She immediately returned to where she was sitting and did a visual search and then did a pin drop on her phone for the location. When we got to the beach she walked us through the Saturday afternoon crowd to the spot of the pin drop. Surprisingly, there was only one guy sitting in the way. I turned my Equinox 800 on and started a perpendicular grid search from the dry sand to the incoming tide line. Within a grid line or two, I hit a 10 on the VDI (visual display indicator), a great number for a small yellow gold ring. I dug a scoop of sand out, checked the hole and had the target in the scoop. I dumped the sand on the beach and ran the coil over it and hit the target. I got down on my hands and knees and spread the sand out until I saw the ring. When I first showed it to Samantha, she didn’t think it was hers until she got a closer look and exclaimed (loudly) “that’s my wedding band.” She was so excited; I almost saw a tear, but she held it back. Ok, 1 ring down 2 to go. I showed her the hole and asked her if that was where she had been sitting. She replied that’s about where she was when she washed the chair legs off. I started the grid again from the hole, which had now filled in from the incoming tide. A few more steps and about ankle deep in water, I got another hit showing 10 on the VDI. I dug the target out and carefully washed the excess sand out at the water’s edge. I saw the engagement ring in the bottom of the scoop and walked over to Samantha and let her reach in the scoop and pull her ring out. That put her over the top with excitement, still no tears through, she was really trying hard not to cry. I continued the search for the 3rd ring for another 20 minutes or so and Samantha said she had to go. I told her when I found it I’ll call her and we’d work something out to get it back to her. I searched for another 30 minutes doing a complete search then did a cross grid and wasn’t able to find her 3rd ring. By this time the tide had come in enough that the water was covering my tracks. Although disappointed I couldn’t find the 3rd ring, Samantha was overjoyed she had her wedding and engagement rings back.

Samantha – Thank you for letting me help find your lost rings. So excited you got them back.

Jim

   

Man’s Platinum Wedding Band Lost in the Sand – Found and Returned Kure (Cure-y) Beach NC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)

Right around 12:30 pm on Friday, August 18th, 2023, I got a call from Adib, saying he had lost his Platinum Wedding Band in the sand. He asked me if I had any advice on how to find it. There really isn’t any, other than getting down on your hands and knees and try sifting through the sand. I’ve had a couple of situations where the individuals tried finding it themselves and ended up moving the item feet from where it was dropped. I asked Adib not to dig, if he was, because he could either move it or bury it. He was also concerned with my travel time and didn’t want to see me drive over 3 hours round trip. I assured him that’s what I do when somebody loses something, and I didn’t have a problem with it. I grabbed my Equinox 800 and started my trip.

When I got there, I met Adib at his rental and we walked out to the beach. As we walked, I found out that he was there from San Francisco, CA. attending one of his buddy’s bachelor party. He said that he had taken his ring off and put it in his lap to apply suntan lotion. At some point, the ring ended up disappearing in the dry sand. He also said that he and his friends had been searching for the ring and when I told him not to dig, they stopped. Everybody had pretty much left the chairs and other items sit where they were so the area was well marked. Once I got a visual on the search area, we moved the chairs, and I started a small grid search in maybe a 10X10 ft square. After just one grid line, I got a strong 15 on the VDI (visual display indicator). The problems I had were the target was reading 8-10 inches deep on the depth meter, which was deep for only being lost for 3 hours. Secondly for a platinum ring, I was expecting a lower number in the teens. So I honestly thought that target was trash. I did take a couple of scoops but left the hole and continued the grid. After finishing the search area with no other targets, I went back to the hole. I took another couple of scoops and had the target out of the hole. I ran the coil over the clump of sand, found the target and scooped it up. I gently shook out the excess sand, and then I heard the sweet sound of metal rattling in the scoop. Looked in the scoop, saw the ring and held the scoop out for Adib to pull his ring out. Adib was thrilled he had his ring back. He ended up taking a selfie of him and I with him holding his ring up to send to his wife. This never gets old!

Adib – thank you for letting me help find your lost treasure.

Jim

   

Lost necklace in the sand, Brant Beach NJ, LBI, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)

Larry sent me a message later in the evening about his sons cross and chain that were lost in the sand on LBI that day. He was sure of the location but was unable to find them because apparently they sunk deep into the sand. It was pretty late to go that night, so we arranged to meet EARLY the next morning. He drew me a map with all the details to where he and his family were set up, including approximate measurements from all fixed landmarks. I arrived around 5AM and headed out to the spot that was marked. I started to grid out one area when I saw the headlights of the beach rake, knowing my time was limited, quickly working the first spot with no luck. I checked my map again and decided to move south about 20′ and Bingo!!! there it was. Luckily the beach rake had only made 1 pass along the high tide line, before I was able to locate his sons beautiful chain and cross. I guess we could def. call it a « treasure map ». Just as I was snapping a few pics Larry was walking down the dune walkover, and was totally amazed I found them already. Another happy ending.

Lost ring in the sand, Point Pleasant Beach NJ, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)

Thomas called about locating a ring that was dropped in the sand earlier that day. Sophia had accidently dropped her rings in the sand, and while sifting around for quite some time, was able to locate one, but had no luck finding the other ring. We arranged to meet at the beach entrance because there was no way I would be able to find them on a beach that was that packed. As we walked down to his location he explained the details a little more, and I was able to get right to work. I had them pull the chairs and bags back so my machine wouldn’t get any false signals, from any metallic items they had. Sophia thought they would be just beyond the edge of their towel, and she wasn’t to far off. A few swings out past the edge of the towel I got the signal I was waiting for. Another ring, rescued from the white  sand beaches of New Jersey.

Dave MacDonald Recovers Lost Medallion at Zuma Beach, Serving Malibu Beaches

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)

 

Late Sunday afternoon, I got a panicked call from Marlon. While soaking up the sun at Zuma Beach with his family, his gold coin medallion slipped off his necklace and vanished into the sand. As Dave MacDonald, your expert ring finder for Malibu, Broad Beach, Leo Carrillo Beach, and beyond, I promised swift action to recover his cherished item.
Despite battling weekend traffic and parking chaos near Zuma Beach, I arrived to find Marlon distraught. I reassured him—we’d get it back. With my trusty Equinox 900 metal detector in hand, I launched a meticulous grid search across the area he’d pinpointed. Gridding is like mowing a lawn: slow, steady, and thorough, covering every inch of sand from Pt. Dume Beach-style dunes to El Matador Beach-like rocky patches.
The first two sweeps yielded nothing but anticipation. Then, on the third pass, a sharp tone cut through the air—a hit! Digging carefully, I pulled Marlon’s medallion from its sandy hiding spot, gleaming like treasure. His ecstatic leaps and shouts of joy said it all: another successful recovery for the beaches of Malibu, from Thornhill Broome Beach to Sycamore Beach.
Lost Jewelry at Malibu Beaches? Call Dave Now!
Whether it’s a ring lost at Broad Beach, a medallion missing at Leo Carrillo Beach, or any treasure gone astray at Pt. Mugu Beach, I’m here to help. Visit davetheringfinder.com or call/text me at 805-290-5009 for expert metal detection services across Malibu, Zuma Beach, Pt. Dume Beach, and more. Time matters—act fast!
Lost something precious? Dave MacDonald serves Malibu’s beaches—call 805-290-5009 today!

A Race Against Time: Recovering Lost Rings with Expert Metal Detection at LEO CARRILLO BEACH MALIBU

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
Lost Ring Recovery in Malibu – Dave MacDonald at DaveTheRingFinder.com
Lost your ring at Broad Beach, Zuma Beach, El Matador Beach, Point Mugu Beach, Thornhill Broome Beach, Sycamore Cove Beach, Leo Carrillo State Beach, or Point Dume Beach in Malibu? Don’t let it stay lost—call or text Dave MacDonald, Malibu’s #1 Ringfinder, at 805-290-5009 or visit davetheringfinder.com for expert lost ring recovery. I’ll reunite you with your precious jewelry fast, whether it’s buried in the sand or swept by the surf!
Dominic’s Story: A Lost Wedding Ring at Point Dume Beach
On my way to help a customer at Point Dume Beach, I got a frantic call from Dominic. His wife had lost her wedding ring in the sand at Zuma Beach—just months into their marriage—and he needed urgent help. I promised to prioritize their lost ring recovery in Malibu after my current task, and soon I was navigating Malibu’s busy streets to meet him at lifeguard tower 4. A crowd of sun-soaked beachgoers watched as I arrived, the stakes high for this newlywed couple.
The story was all too familiar: Dominic’s wife had stashed her rings in the sand before a swim, but her wedding band slipped away. With my Minelab Manticore in hand, I began sifting through Zuma Beach’s grains, every move drawing curious eyes. Amid bottle caps and trash, a dual-tone signal cut through—a wadded piece of foil emerged, followed by the gleaming wedding ring! Cheers erupted as I handed it back, another triumph for lost ring recovery in Malibu by Ventura County’s top Ringfinder.
Why Trust Dave MacDonald for Lost Ring Recovery in Malibu?
From Broad Beach to Leo Carrillo State Beach, I specialize in finding lost rings, bracelets, and more. Whether it’s a wedding band in the sand at El Matador Beach, a necklace at Thornhill Broome Beach, or a ring near the rocks of Point Mugu Beach, my expertise delivers results. For lost ring recovery in Malibu at Broad Beach, Zuma Beach, El Matador Beach, Point Mugu Beach, Thornhill Broome Beach, Sycamore Cove Beach, Leo Carrillo State Beach, or Point Dume Beach, I’m your go-to expert.
Dave MacDonald at davetheringfinder.com brings professional metal detection skills to every search. Time’s critical—don’t wait! Call or text me at 805-290-5009 now, day or night, and let’s recover your lost jewelry fast. From Sycamore Cove Beach to Point Dume Beach, trust me to turn despair into joy with swift, successful ring recovery in Malibu!

 

If you have lost a ring in the sand, the water, the grass, the yard or wherever call or text right away at 805-290-5009 so we can make a plan to recover your ring before the tides, or someone else beats us to it.

 

Platinum Engagement Ring Lost at High Tide, Found and Returned North Myrtle Beach SC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)

I got a call from Ashley about 8:15 pm saying she had lost her engagement ring between 8th Ave and 10th Ave South and wanted to know if I could help. First thing I asked her was if she could narrow the distance down some, 2 blocks is a large search area. She narrowed down to around 9th Ave S. I then asked what time and how deep she was in the water. She said between 5-5:30 and ankle. Perfect, she was right at high tide. I told her I could be there in 15 minutes.

When I got to their rental and got out of the car, she met me in the driveway. She told me that a friend suggested she call Donnie, who he had worked for. I told her that Donnie was my son-in-law and had helped me before. Ashley and her finance, Cole walked me out to the beach and out to where Donnie was detecting. I told Donnie that Ashley had called me, but this was his search. We agreed that we’d split the beach in half and I’d go north and he’d take south. He had already done a north/south grid search down the slope, which cut out a lot of the area. I started an east/west search from his last grid line out to about thigh deep. After just a few minutes, I got a solid 10 VDI on the Equinox 800 which is what a platinum ring would show up as. When I met up with Donnie on the beach, he also had one of my granddaughters, Maris with him. When I started digging the target she came over with a flashlight. I got the target out of the hole and spread the sand out on the beach. I asked her for the flashlight, and then realized it was a pinpointer. I stuck the pinpointer in the sand looking for the target. As I found the target and pushed the ring out of the sand, Maris said “There it is!!”  This was her first ring recovery. She was so excited you’d think it was her ring we found. I gave the ring to Donnie to surprise Ashley when we got back to the rental. He got her, she was very happy. At some point she told me that they were getting married Sept 6th.

Ashley – Thank you for calling me, glad I could help!

Jim

   

Expert Tips for Recovering Lost Rings: Point Dume Malibu Beach Edition

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
Lost Ring Recovery in Malibu – Dave MacDonald at DaveTheRingFinder.com
Lost your precious ring in the sands of Broad Beach, Zuma Beach, El Matador Beach, Point Mugu Beach, Thornhill Broome Beach, Sycamore Cove Beach, Leo Carrillo State Beach, or Point Dume Beach in Malibu? Don’t let it stay lost—call or text Dave MacDonald, Malibu’s #1 Ringfinder, at 805-290-5009 or visit davetheringfinder.com for expert lost ring recovery. I’ll get your ring back fast, no matter the beach!
James’s Story: A Lost Wedding Ring at Point Dume Beach
James’s urgent call came in recently about his wife’s lost wedding ring at Point Dume Beach in Malibu. A Saturday afternoon on Malibu’s bustling beaches—like Zuma Beach or Leo Carrillo State Beach—had turned stressful when the ring vanished in the sand. I promised swift action for lost ring recovery in Malibu, and soon I was weaving through the crowds to meet James. Luck (or divine intervention!) snagged me a parking spot near Point Dume, where he waited anxiously by the shore.
With my Equinox 900 metal detector in hand, I began the hunt. Malibu beaches can be a maze of metal trash, from Broad Beach to El Matador Beach, but I tuned out the clutter. Then, a distinct tone broke through near Point Dume’s tide line. Digging into the sand, I uncovered the gleam of James’s wife’s wedding ring—cheers erupted from nearby beachgoers! The thrill of returning a lost ring at Point Mugu Beach or Sycamore Cove Beach never gets old, and this recovery was pure joy.
Why Choose Dave MacDonald for Lost Ring Recovery in Malibu?
For lost ring recovery in Malibu at Broad Beach, Zuma Beach, El Matador Beach, Point Mugu Beach, Thornhill Broome Beach, Sycamore Cove Beach, Leo Carrillo State Beach, or Point Dume Beach, I’m your expert. Dave MacDonald at davetheringfinder.com brings top-tier metal detection skills—think Equinox 900 precision—and a track record of triumphs. Time, tides, and other beachgoers work against you, but I don’t. Whether it’s a ring lost in the sand at Thornhill Broome Beach or near the rocks at Point Dume, I’ll find it fast.
Don’t wait—call or text me at 805-290-5009 now to plan your ring recovery. From Leo Carrillo State Beach to Broad Beach, trust Dave MacDonald to turn loss into reunion with professional expertise. Contact me today for the best shot at recovering your lost ring in Malibu!