Grandmothers ring found at Pacifica Graduate Institute in Summerland CA
Lost Ring Recovery in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and Montecito – Call Dave MacDonald Today!
Lost your grandmother’s ring, wedding ring, or another cherished piece of jewelry in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, or Montecito? Act fast—call or text Dave MacDonald, the metal detection expert serving Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties, at 805-290-5009. Time, tides, lawnmowers, and even other detectorists can work against you, so don’t delay!
I recently got a call from Glory, a young woman unwinding after weekend classes at Pacifica Graduate Institute near Santa Barbara. She’d been playing volleyball with friends on a grassy field when a powerful spike sent her grandmother’s ring soaring off her finger into the grass. Glory and her friends searched for hours in the Montecito-area hills, but the ring stayed hidden. Desperate, they turned to the internet and found me—Dave MacDonald, the local metal detection specialist—and set up a time for me to help.
I couldn’t make it that day, but I promised Glory I’d arrive at sunrise the next morning. She was nervous about heading back to Berkeley before the search, so I reassured her I’d mail the ring to her once found. At dawn, I arrived in Summerland—just minutes from Carpinteria and Montecito—met the campus security guard, and mapped out a grid pattern to scan with my Minelab Manticore. After three careful passes, I got a sharp high tone. Using my pinpointer, I confirmed a surface target, parted the grass, and there it was: a stunning 24k gold ring nestled in the green.
I showed it to the guard, and we agreed it matched Glory’s description. I snapped a photo, texted it to her, and confirmed it was her grandmother’s ring. Now, it’s safely on its way back to Berkeley, where it belongs!
For lost ring recovery in Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, or Montecito, don’t waste time with rentals or DIY searches. Whether it’s a ring, necklace, pendant, or bracelet lost in the grass, sand, or surf, I’ve got the expertise to help. Call or text Dave MacDonald, your Santa Barbara and Ventura County metal detection expert, at 805-290-5009. Let’s make a plan to reunite you with your lost jewelry today!
