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Gold Wedding Ring Found by Rob Ellis in Herndon, VA.

  • from Fairfax (Virginia, United States)
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I Can’t Believe It!

Mike was handling his dog when his precious wedding band flew off. He believed it was near the front step but couldn’t find it. He called me and I was able to conduct a search right away.

Mike’s Ring

Mike thought his gentle arm movement would result in his ring landing in the flower bed near the walkway. I thoroughly searched in the mulched flower bed with my Equinox 900 and the small coil. I then switched to a large coil to search the yard. Mike’s ring must have bounced off the concrete walkway and landed about twelve feet into the yard.

 

 

I took a photo of the spot and asked Mike to pick up his very sentimental ring. As you can see from his expression, he was shocked and happy at the same time!!

 

In the grass.

 

Many of my clients have bought, borrowed, or rented a metal detector before calling me. Just because someone has a tool, it doesn’t mean they know how to use it. I use state-of-the-art equipment, and I have thousands of hours of experience searching on land and underwater. If you have tried using a detector without success, please text/call to see if I can help.

For my metal detecting friends, here are the target identification numbers on the 2.1g, 14k gold ring: Deus 2=64, Equinox 900=27

Rob Ellis: Metal Detector Expert… Call/text ASAP, (703)-598-1435

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A baby’s christening ring — lost in the grass, and a family’s hope restored

  • from Terjarv (Finland)
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A baby’s christening ring — lost in the grass, and a family’s hope restored

Some recoveries stay with you longer than others. This one is from the summer of 2025 — and it carried a weight far greater than the size of the ring itself.

Sandra reached out to me after finding my contact information through TheRingFinders. Her message was filled with worry. During their daughter’s christening that summer, the baby had worn a tiny christening ring — a ring that had been passed down through generations in her family. A symbol of love, tradition, and heritage. And now… it was gone.

The ring had slipped away somewhere on their own yard, on a small patch of grass. Not a large area, but when something that precious disappears, even a few square meters can feel like an ocean.

My wife and I packed the car with everything we needed. She joined me on the drive — a little over an hour — and the whole way there, we could feel the tension of the situation. Losing a family heirloom is not just losing an object. It’s losing a piece of history.

When we arrived, Sandra greeted us with a mix of hope and fear. She showed us the exact spot where the christening had taken place, where family had gathered, where photos had been taken… and where the ring had vanished without a trace.

I suited up, powered on the XP Deus, and began sweeping the lawn slowly, carefully, listening for that one signal that would change everything.

Ten minutes passed. Then fifteen.

And suddenly — a clean, strong tone. The kind that makes your heart jump before your hands even start digging.

I knelt down, brushed the grass aside, and there it was.

The tiny christening ring. Untouched. Waiting to be found.

Sandra’s reaction… it’s hard to put into words. Relief, joy, disbelief — all at once. Her eyes filled with tears, and in that moment, the entire weight of the mission hit me. This wasn’t just a ring. It was a memory. A legacy. A piece of her family’s story that she thought was gone forever.

And now, it was home again.

Another recovery — but one I’ll never forget.

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Lost wedding band on the beach — and the unexpected power of social media

  • from Terjarv (Finland)
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Sometimes a single Facebook post can set an entire chain of events in motion.

A few days ago, my wife shared photos from a previous recovery mission — one of those truly memorable ones, when we managed to find a wedding ring that had disappeared in the snow. That post reached farther than we expected.

Suddenly, an acquaintance reached out to her. Another ring had gone missing — this time on a small beach, about an hour and a half from our home. The owner, Urban, was devastated and hoped we might be able to help.

So we packed the car, loaded the gear, and hit the road.

When we arrived, Urban was waiting for us. He pointed out the spot and explained how the ring had slipped off his finger and vanished into the sand and water. I pulled on my drysuit, set up my Minelab Excalibur, and began scanning the area methodically.

It didn’t take long. Maybe ten minutes.

A clear, solid signal — the kind you recognize instantly. I dug carefully, and there it was. The wedding band. Intact, beautiful, and ready to go home again.

Urban was overjoyed. That mix of relief, happiness, and gratitude is hard to describe, but it’s exactly what makes this work so meaningful.

And it all started with a Facebook post.

Social media can be many things — but sometimes, it’s pure magic.

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3 PLATINUM DIAMOND SET LOST IN KANNAPOLIS, NC… FOUND!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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This young lady lost her beautiful platinum diamond ring set while cleaning up around some shrubs in her back yard with her husband.

At one point she looked down, at her hand and saw they were missing! She was so upset! They looked around the area for a while but couldn’t find them. Mr. Glen googled metal detecting services and found me “THERINGFINDERS.com” page and sent me a text. Mr. Glen also called his son and his son was going to buy a metal detector and try and find it. But Mr. Glen wanted someone that knew how to find them to come out and try first. We set a day and time for me to come out.

I make the drive, after work and found her rings at the base of one of the shrubs they had been cleaning up in less than 5 mins!

They both were so happy and so grateful! I love seeing folks with a smile and full of joy after something as priceless, as these rings were to them, found and returned!

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 110 total!

Ring count for 2026: 15 (14 – recoveries)

GOLD – 12 (12 – recoveries)
PLATNIUM – 3 (3-recoveries)
JUNK – 1
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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!”

 

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Two Lost Wedding Rings Found on Beach Volleyball Court – Milwaukee, WI

  • from Menomonee Falls (Wisconsin, United States)
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It was Monday evening, April 10th. Milwaukee resident, Gabe Stoltz, was enjoying playing beach volleyball at Fat Daddy’s, the popular Sport’s Pub in Milwaukee. That’s when his tantalum wedding ring flew off his hand. Gabe had worn it for nearly two years. Despite searching with rakes and using a metal detector, the ring eluded discovery.

To make matters worse, just 5-minutes later, Gabe’s friend and teammate also felt his white-gold wedding ring leave his hand. And it too vanished in the sand.

I was getting ready for bed when I received a text message from Gabe’s wife inquiring about my metal-detecting services. Over the years I’ve learned that time is of the essence with lost ring searches. And so, I arranged to meet Gabe on location within the hour, arriving around 11:00 p.m.

I performed a quick forensic overview of the events leading up to the ring losses. Gabe showed me where he was standing when the ring vanished and I could see the tell-tail rake marks in the sand.

As is so often the case, the volleyball court was full of metallic debris, coins, foil wrappers, pull tabs and bottle caps. But knowing the conductivity value of tantalum, I could safely ignore many of these signals. Finally, a deep, but clean tantalum signal invited investigation. Sure enough, it was Gabe’s ring!

We then quickly moved to the area where Gabe’s friend lost his ring. A systematic grid search brought the other ring to light as well. Two losses, two searches, two finds and two grateful smiles!

If you or someone you know has lost a wedding ring, even long ago, don’t let its story end. Call me today. I would love to put a smile on your face too.

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Lost Wedding Ring Recovered in Ocean City, NJ Beach Ring Finders South Jersey Success

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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Lost a ring in Ocean City, NJ? Call Now! 215-850-0188

 

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Lost Key Fob Recovered on Surf City Beach, LBI by Edward Trapper – NJ Ring by Finder”

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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Edward Trapper NJ ring Finder recovering lost fob on LBI

I was contacted by Brian regarding a lost key fob somewhere on a local beach. His daughter had been out the previous night walking along the shoreline, enjoying the full moon, when the key fob unknowingly fell from her purse.

The search area was quite large since she had covered a significant distance during her walk. Upon arrival, I began in the most probable drop zone but didn’t receive any signals.

I expanded the search northbound for approximately one block, attempting to follow what appeared to be her footprints, but still no luck. I then returned to the original area and searched closer to the waterline—again with no success.

Re-evaluating the situation, I decided to follow another set of tracks heading south that seemed consistent with her path. Roughly 50 feet into that direction, I received a strong signal. One scoop later, the lost key fob was recovered.

As is often the case, the item was located in the last area searched—but persistence paid off.

The key fob was successfully returned, and another client was relieved to have their property back.

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LOST GOLD HEIRLOOM CLASS RING IN DURHAM, NC…..FOUND!!!

  • from Raleigh (North Carolina, United States)
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I received a text from a young man at Duke University. He stated he lost a family heirloom class ring. I told him I’d come out tonight and see if I could find it.

I get there and get the story. He was playing frisbee and threw it awkwardly when he felt the ring fly off but didn’t see where it landed.

I start my search and in about 20 mins I found the lost ring in the area of about where he felt it had to have landed. It was found based on the information provided.

I asked him if he could share the history of the ring.

This is a short story of the ring:

“The ring was from my great uncle’s high school graduation in 1953. He later became an army officer and passed away from his service before I was born (I was named after him).

It was then given to my uncle, who passed away, then to my dad who gave it to my sister, who passed it to me. It’s now been in our family for 73 years.”

I was so glad this one was found and returned! All ring recoveries are important, but the sentimental and heriloom ones are the most rewarding.

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Total ring recoveries since joining “The Ring Finders” 107 total!

Ring count for 2026: 12 (12 – recoveries)

GOLD – 12 (12 – recoveries)

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“DIG IT ALL, SAVE SOME RINGS, BURY THE DRAMA!”

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Lost Wedding Ring – Found Wedding Ring near Marble Falls

  • from Kerrville (Texas, United States)
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Lost Diamond Wedding Ring Recovered at Camp near Marble Falls

Marble Falls, Texas — A cherished diamond wedding ring that went missing during a weekend at Camp has been successfully recovered, thanks to the professional metal detecting expertise of Chris Dean, a member of TheRingFinders.com.

Terri, who had been attending activities at the camp, realized her ring was missing. By carefully retracing her steps after reviewing photos that showed it on her finger earlier in the day, and absent later, she was able to narrow the search to a few specific locations within the camp.

After securing permission from camp officials, arrangements were made for a targeted search. Traveling approximately 350 miles, Terri and her husband met with Chris who also traveled to the Marble Falls from Kerrville. Chris determined the most likely location of the loss to be the camp’s volleyball court—an area that had already been searched unsuccessfully by the camp using basic equipment.

Within minutes of beginning the search, a signal from Chris’ Garrett AT Pro metal detector indicated a promising target. On the very first pass through the sand and after digging a single hole, the missing diamond wedding ring was recovered.

“When an item holds as much meaning as a wedding ring, every effort matters,” said the recovery specialist. “While luck played a role in the quick find, the successful recovery ultimately came down to experience, proper technique, and professional-grade equipment.”

This incident highlights the importance of using skilled professionals for valuable item recovery. Attempting to locate lost items with basic or rental equipment can often lead to missed opportunities.

For those facing similar situations, contacting an experienced metal detecting professional with TheRingFinders.com can make all the difference in recovering treasured possessions.

 

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Ring found on Anniversary, Gulf Shores, AL

  • from Orange Beach (Alabama, United States)
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Dustin texted me yesterday while I was wrapping up in Gulf Shores. Unfortunately, we kept missing each other until I was almost back to Pensacola and already committed to a family dinner.

When we finally connected, he was so kind on the phone that I walked him through a few tricks he could try to find his wife’s ring without a detector. I also told him that even though they were heading back to Indiana the next day, I’d get up at the crack of dawn and come back over if needed.

Dustin gave it a solid effort, but by the end of the night it was clear he still needed some help—so we made a plan to meet early Saturday morning.

When I arrived, Dustin mentioned it was also their anniversary. At that point, there was no question—we had to find that ring.

As soon as I stepped onto the beach, I could see where they had been digging and moving sand the night before. A stick was still in place marking where their umbrella had been. I started there and only made it a few feet before I got a strong, deep gold signal. It was clear the ring had been pushed even deeper during the search.

Two careful scoops later, I had her ring in my hand.

Congratulations, Dustin—this one should make for a much better anniversary trip back to Indiana. 👍💍

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