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Lost necklace in morgantown wv found in the snow

  • from Marietta (Ohio, United States)
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I received a text  from a girl who said she had lost an important necklace in the snow in Morgantown, West Virginia and wanted to know if I could help her find it. I gave her my phone number and had her give me a call. After talking to her on the phone, I gave her the number of a ring finder that was in Pittsburgh, which was only an hour and a half away compared to the 3 Hour drive to Morgantown that I would have. I told her if he could not do it then let me know. Well, she got back with me and stated that he could not do the the search so I asked her details about what had happened and how she lost it. She stated that she and her friend got into a snowball fight and her friend was trying to shove a snowball down her shirt and of course, she did not realize at that time that the necklace had broke. The Cross pendant had fell at that point, but the necklace was still hanging around her neck. They only lived two blocks away from the establishment that they were leaving, and when she got to the house that they are renting, she fell on the steps. They apparently have some sort of surveillance because she said the next day they looked at the video and noticed that the necklace was gone before she fell.

She also told me that they went back to the parking lot to try to find it, and the owner of the parking lot had plowed all the snow into a big pile. She told me that she was heading back home to Virginia on Tuesday, but I could not make it until Wednesday to look for it. I was worried that if she lost it in the parking lot and it was not in the snow pile that when the snow melted, somebody would see it in the parking lot or on the sidewalk and pick it up, so I told her that I would go ahead and head up on Wednesday to look for it even though she would not be there. She gave me the phone number to her roommate and her name in case I found it. So I head up that way around 6:45AM and get there around 9:30 Wednesday morning and found the necklace in a big snow covered crack in the parking lot. Took me about 20 minutes to find it. I called the roommate and she came down and met me in the parking lot and I gave her the cross necklace and she said that she was going to see her on Saturday and she was going to surprise her with it. The owner does not know that I found it. The roommate also asked me if she had told me about the cross and I said no, just that it was important. She told me that her grandmother gave that necklace to her when her grandmother was very ill and she was giving her her last goodbyes before her grandmother passed away!! That is why she has been extremely upset ever since she lost it.

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2xLOST, 100+yr OLD, WEDDING SET IN WILLOW SPRINGS, NC……FOUND!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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A friend of mine, Ray Mann, who is also a friend of Justin Wahrenburg, referred me to his neighbor whose wife had lost her wedding ring set in their backyard about a month ago. My friend Justin was actually my very first ring recovery I ever made as a member of “The Ring Finders.”

These rings were incredibly special — over 100 years old and originally purchased in Charlotte, North Carolina. Because of their age and history, they were truly irreplaceable in so many ways.

He contacted me, and I told him I could come out that same day to search for them.

After carefully scanning the entire backyard using a VDI range of 40–75 and not finding anything, I decided to adjust my settings to 35–65 and start again from the beginning. Within minutes, I got a signal reading VDI 37 and uncovered the first ring. About five feet away, I picked up another signal reading VDI 38 — the second ring!

Turns out I had simply missed them earlier because of my original settings.

Needless to say, the whole family was overjoyed. They had been praying and believing the rings would be found.

Her husband actually filmed the moment, and her reaction when the rings were returned was captured on video.

Moments like this are exactly why I love doing what I do — finding something so meaningful and getting it back where it belongs.

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 98-99 total!

Ring count for 2026: 5 (5 – recoveries)

GOLD – 5 (5 – recoveries)

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Engagement Ring Lost at the Beach, Belmar NJ, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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Nicole called me around 8:30 p.m., clearly upset about losing her beautiful engagement ring on the beach earlier in the day. She’d been there with her children, enjoying a beautiful fall day, when she removed her ring to apply sunblock, setting it on her lap. In the flurry of activity, she forgot about the ring, got up, and went down to the water to grab a bucket for her son. Returning to the area where her chairs were set up,  she remembered the ring and began searching everywhere, but it was nowhere to be found.

After returning home, she was talking to a friend, who follows my page, and recommended that Nichole contact me, reassuring her that my success rate was phenomenal. After Nicole explained all the details, I told her there was a very good chance I could find it. Checking the tide charts, we decided it would be best to wait for the following afternoon’s low tide to begin the search.

When we met at the beach, Nichole took me to where she’d been the previous day. I started by searching around the chair setup, then moved to the area where her children had been playing, but with no luck. I expanded the search down the hill, about 20 feet wide, toward the water’s edge and then waded out to mid-calf depth, still with no results.

Nicole was beginning to lose hope, but I assured her that the ring had to be nearby. Considering that the current had been moving north, I expanded the search in that direction, moving from high to low tide marks. Just a few steps in, I picked up a signal and hoped it might be her ring. Sure enough, it was.

Nichole’s son, who had been showing his mother every target I had dug, was waiting patiently to see what this signal might be. I leaned over and quietly told him it was moms ring, and to reach into my scoop, take out the ring, and keep it hidden in his hand. When he finally opened his hand for his mom, her expression was priceless—pure joy. Moments like this are what make recovering people’s sentimental items so rewarding.

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Wedding Band Lost In The Snow Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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The relief on Tom’s face was immediate and unforgettable.
For newlyweds, a wedding band represents far more than monetary value.
It symbolizes commitment, love, and the beginning of a shared life.
Helping reunite couples with such meaningful items is always rewarding.
Winter conditions never stop dedicated recovery efforts when experience meets determination.
Every successful recovery reinforces why professional metal detecting services matter.
Lost rings can be recovered even in snow, ice, and extreme cold.
It was an honor helping this newlywed couple get their wedding band back.
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Vintage David Yurman Silver Ring Lost, Recovered and Returned in Philadelphia, PA!!!

  • from Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States)
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Mike was referred to me by fellow Ring Finder, Dave Milsted. He was working on snow clean up at a home outside Philadelphia during the recent storm. While working in the back alley behind the home he felt and heard his large, silver, vintage David Yurman ring fly off his finger. He looked for a while but it fell in the deep snow and a metal detector was needed for sure. I met him that afternoon and found the ring after a 10 minute search. Was very happy to be able to return Mike’s ring to him!

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Beautiful Platinum Wedding Band Lost, Recovered and Returned in Wilmington, DE!!!

  • from Philadelphia (Pennsylvania, United States)
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Liz reached out me to 3-4 weeks ago after finding me in The Ring Finder Directory. It was after a huge snow storm dumped 18 inches of snow in the area. She told me her husband, Kevin, was out shoveling and messing around in the deep snow in their front yard when his large platinum wedding band disappeared. Kevin distinctly remembered the feeling that his ring flew off in the front yard while he was playing around in the deep snow. I came the next day after the storm moved out of the area. I spent 90 minutes searching the front yard of their home…but the snow was crazy deep and it was very difficult to effectively scan the area. After a good but futile effort to try to locate the ring we agreed I would come back after the snow melted. Well…3 weeks later I headed back. With another huge storm predicted to dump 18 inches of new snow tomorrow I figured I better get over there! I brought 2 metal detectors with me…one with a 15 inch coil that’s good for covering the grassy yard and another with a 6 inch coil which is good for looking under bushes and in tight spaces. I first started by scanning the entire grassy yard with the machine with the larger coil…no luck. I grabbed my other detector with the smaller coil and start checking under all the shrubs and bushes bordering the front yard and BOOM! I finally got the signal I was looking for…I looked down through the middle of a large bush and without even bending down I could see Kevin’s large shiny band sitting there underneath the bush. Kevin and LIz were both standing close by when I gave my fist pump victory sign! I believe Liz actually shed a few tears and the two of them were so full of joy to see the ring back on Kevin’s finger!

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Dockside Wedding Ring Recovery, Mantoloking NJ, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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Ring Finder Metal detector Dockside Wedding Ring Recovery After 3 Weeks Under Ice

While enjoying a vacation in Mexico, I noticed a Facebook post from a gentleman named Tom who was desperately searching for help recovering his wedding ring. The ring had bounced off the end of his dock while he was feeding the seagulls and disappeared into the river below.

I reached out and let him know I would gladly help once I returned home. Tom said that would be fine and planned to contact me in about a week.

Unfortunately, Mother Nature had other plans.

Shortly after the loss, we went into a deep freeze and both the river and bay froze solid for nearly three weeks. The ring sat beneath the ice the entire time.

Once conditions improved, Tom contacted me and we carefully went over all the details — water depth, bottom composition, current conditions, and any obstacles near the dock. He mentioned there were a few rocks at the end of the pier where the ring had fallen. I didn’t anticipate that being much of an issue.

But when I arrived and suited up, I quickly realized there were far more than “a few rocks.”

For quite some time, the family had been tossing softball-sized rocks off the end of the dock, unknowingly creating what looked like an artificial reef directly below where the ring had fallen. The rocks were piled high at the exact drop zone.

Thankfully, I received a strong signal almost immediately — and it was the only signal in the area. The target was located right at the edge of the rock pile.

Working carefully, I had to move several rocks by hand in frigid water to isolate the signal. After six to eight precise scoops — making sure no rocks interfered — I finally lifted the scoop and saw gold.

Tom stood there in disbelief as his wedding ring emerged from the water.

We were extremely fortunate the ring had landed on the outer edge of the rock pile. Had it fallen deeper into the center of the stones, this recovery would have been far more complicated.

A successful recovery after three weeks under ice — and a great way to start the new year.

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Edisto River Ring Recovery

  • from Clemson (South Carolina, United States)
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I lost my ring in the river, I called metal detectorist Dwight C. (864)535-4347 Recently, I was called out to the Edisto River in Orangeburg, SC, to help find a lost ring. The owner had flipped her kayak and figured the ring had gone missing out in the current. The river had that dark “Coca-Cola” tint but was surprisingly clear beneath the surface.

I had been searching for almost an hour and a half, and honestly, I was running low on air. On top of that, I kept glancing over my shoulder because it felt like the kind of place where an alligator might just show up to add a little extra excitement.

In the end, just as I was about to wrap up, I found the ring near the riverbank where she’d first stepped in. It hadn’t made it out to the middle at all. Just a good reminder that sometimes the simplest explanation is the right one. Another successful recovery and a happy owner.

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Lost Ring Recovered in Taylors, SC — Found in 15 Feet

  • from Clemson (South Carolina, United States)
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How to Find a Lost Ring in Your Yard (Taylors, SC)
Call Dwight C — Metal Detectorist: (864) 535-4347

When I got the call, it was the kind of challenge I love: a couple who had been playing football in their yard realized a cherished ring had gone missing. Despite hours of searching, they just couldn’t spot it. The husband even tried his hand with a basic metal detector but couldn’t quite master the settings. That’s when they found me through RingFinders and gave me a shout.

After a short delay due to weather, I headed out to meet them. The search area was actually a good-sized, square-profile yard—a nice open space with neatly cut grass, making it a straightforward area to work in. And, I had solid strategy. I laid out a Jackstay search pattern, to methodically moving line by line.

The best part? I barely had to move more than 15 feet on the first pass before I got a strong signal. The ring had settled just beneath the grass line—the grass had simply swallowed it up, making it invisible to the naked eye. The couple was thrilled—it turned out the ring never made it far at all, and they were so relieved to have it back.

Big Smiles

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Lost and Found Rings in East Texas

  • from Nacogdoches (Texas, United States)
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Have you ever experienced the sinking feeling of losing a cherished ring or valuable item? Whether it’s a wedding band, engagement ring, or family heirloom, these items carry stories and memories that are irreplaceable. If you’re in East Texas, there’s good news—help is just a call away with professional metal detecting services.

At The Ring Finders, we specialize in locating lost rings, jewelry, and other valuables using advanced metal detecting equipment and expertise. Whether your item is lost in your backyard, at a park, or even under shallow water, I am equipped to handle diverse environments and challenges. Time is often critical in recovery efforts, so don’t hesitate to reach out as soon as possible.

TheRingFinder service is not just about finding lost items; it’s about restoring peace of mind and rekindling the stories attached to them. I understand the emotional value of your belongings, and my goal is to provide a second chance to recover what you thought was gone forever.

If you’re in East Texas, and need assistance, let me help you turn your lost treasure into a found smile!

-Christopher

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