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A Pier-side Miracle: Recovering a Lost Engagement Ring at Port Hueneme

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
Title: How to Find a Lost Ring in the Sand at Hueneme Beach: Dave’s Triumph
Imagine a peaceful afternoon on the Port Hueneme pier, feeding birds with your fiancé, when a toss sends your family heirloom engagement ring into the wet sand below Hueneme Beach. Panic hits, but hope arrives with Dave MacDonald Ringfinder at davetheringfinder.com. I’m the expert in how to find a lost ring in the sand at Hueneme Beach in Port Hueneme, and Haelei’s call sparked my predawn mission.
I hit Hueneme Beach at 5 a.m., timing the low tide to scour beneath the pier. Recent high tides had flooded the area, shrinking my window, but I gridded the sand anyway—a skill honed for how to find a lost ring in the sand at Hueneme Beach. Clearing metal trash near Port Hueneme’s pillars, a sharp tone rang out. One precise scoop later, the engagement ring gleamed—a victory snatched from the tide.
Timing and tenacity won the day at Hueneme Beach, reuniting love with its symbol.
How to Find a Lost Ring in the Sand at Hueneme Beach? Call Dave!
Lost a ring in the sand at Hueneme Beach in Port Hueneme? I’m Dave MacDonald, your guide to how to find a lost ring in the sand at Hueneme Beach. Visit davetheringfinder.com or call/text 805-290-5009. Act fast—I’ll recover it beneath Port Hueneme’s pier!
Lost ring at Hueneme Beach sand? Dave MacDonald finds it—call 805-290-5009!

A Race Against Time: Recovering Lost Rings on the Ventura Beach

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
How to Find a Lost Ring in the Sand in Ventura: Dave the ringfinder’s Recovery Win
Yesterday, Ryan’s urgent call broke my day: her engagement and wedding rings vanished into the sand at Ventura State Beaches a day prior. Now back in Orange County, she clung to hope and contacted Dave MacDonald Ringfinder at davetheringfinder.com. I’m the expert in how to find a lost ring in the sand in Ventura, and her plea launched me into action.
The season’s hottest day had packed Ventura’s shores—think Silverstrand Beach and Hollywood Beach crowds—making the search tricky. I waited out the throngs near Solimar Beach, then gridded the sand with my metal detector, a skill perfected at Oxnard Beach and Port Hueneme Beach. Amid bottle caps and foil, a clear tone sang out. Scooping beneath a rock, I uncovered Ryan’s diamond engagement ring—a generational heirloom—shining proof of how to find a lost ring in the sand in Ventura.
Though the wedding band eluded us, delivering the ring to Ryan’s sister in Ventura sparked tears of joy, showing the power of timely recovery.
How to Find a Lost Ring in the Sand in Ventura? Call Dave Now!
Lost a ring in the sand at Ventura State Beaches, Silverstrand Beach, or Hollywood Beach? I’m Dave MacDonald, your guide to how to find a lost ring in the sand in Ventura, covering Mandalay Beach, Oxnard Beach, and Port Hueneme Beach too. Visit davetheringfinder.com or call/text 805-290-5009. Act fast—I’ll find it!
Lost ring in Ventura sand? Dave MacDonald recovers it—call 805-290-5009 now!

Expert Tips: How to Find a Lost Wedding Ring in the Sand in Ventura CA

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)

How to Find a Lost Ring in the Sand in Ventura and Surrounding Beaches with DaveTheRingFinder

Losing a wedding ring can turn a happy moment into a nightmare, especially just days after the big « I do. » That’s what happened to Karin, who contacted DaveTheRingFinder in a panic after losing her wedding ring on a Ventura beach near Marina Park. Only eight days into her marriage, the ring’s sentimental value was priceless, and she needed urgent help to recover it from the sand. I knew exactly how to find a lost ring in the sand in Ventura—and I was ready to assist.
When I arrived at the Ventura beach, I began searching for clues Karin had left behind. Bird feathers caught my eye at first, but they were just distractions left by other beachgoers. Undaunted, I pressed on, digging through the sand and sifting past bottle caps, old pennies, and foil scraps. Then, my Equinox 800 metal detector sang out with a strong signal—the telltale sign of Karin’s lost ring buried in the sand.
I secured the ring and waited for Karin to arrive. After confirming its description, I handed it over, sparking a wave of relief and joy. Her week-old marriage regained its shine with the ring back where it belonged. At DaveTheRingFinder, I specialize in lost ring recovery in Ventura and surrounding beaches like Pierpont, Faria, and Oxnard.
Lost a ring in the sand in Ventura or nearby beaches? Time is critical! Visit davetheringfinder.com or call/text me at 805-290-5009 now. I’ll show you how to find a lost ring in the sand and reunite you with your treasure fast—no matter where it’s hiding along Ventura’s shores!

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Recovering Lost Treasures: A Story of Honor, Redemption and a recovered ring at Pt. Mugu Naval Air Station

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
How to Find a Lost Ring in the Sand in Port Hueneme and Surrounding Beaches with DaveTheRingFinder
Losing a wedding ring is devastating, especially in a restricted spot like the Naval Station Pt. Mugu beach near Port Hueneme. When Michael called DaveTheRingFinder about his lost ring, I knew my metal detecting skills could help. I specialize in how to find a lost ring in the sand, and I was ready to assist in Port Hueneme and its surrounding beaches.
After securing permission to enter the restricted beach, we met at the missile park two days later to start the search. Working in a secure area posed challenges, but I was committed to recovering Michael’s ring. We began on the south side of the Port Hueneme beach, but the sand stayed silent. Shifting our grid north, my metal detector finally sang—a strong tone led me to dig deep, revealing Michael’s wedding ring buried in the sand.
Security rules blocked a photo, but Michael’s relief was clear. As DaveTheRingFinder, it was a privilege to help an Armed Services member reclaim such a meaningful treasure. To all military members in Port Hueneme and beyond—your service inspires me every day.
Lost a ring in the sand in Port Hueneme or surrounding beaches like Oxnard or Channel Islands? Don’t wait—visit www.davetheringfinder.com or call/text me at 805-290-5009 now. I’ll show you how to find a lost ring in the sand and bring your cherished jewelry back fast!

How to Find a Lost Ring in the Sand at Oxnard Beach, Silverstrand Beach, and Hollywood Beach

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
How to Find a Lost Ring in the Sand at Oxnard Beach, Silverstrand Beach, and Hollywood Beach
Losing a wedding ring in the shifting sands of Oxnard Beach, Silverstrand Beach, or Hollywood Beach can feel overwhelming, like searching for a needle in a haystack. When Jason contacted me this morning on behalf of his friend Steve, who had lost his cherished ring in the wet sand, I knew quick action was critical. As Dave, The Ring Finder, a proud member of www.theRingfinders.com, I understand that the unique slopes of these Ventura County beaches—Oxnard, Silverstrand, and Hollywood—mean a single high tide can bury a ring deep in the sand in just one cycle. With no time to waste, I headed to the beach to start the search.
Steve explained how his ring slipped off while he was tossing a stick toward the water, a common scenario at these lively coastal spots. I began by carefully gridding the area, focusing on the wet sand zones where the tides at Oxnard Beach, Silverstrand Beach, and Hollywood Beach could have carried the ring. Initial sweeps turned up nothing, but I adjusted my approach, moving closer to the water’s edge where the ring was most likely to have settled. Within minutes, my metal detector let out a promising signal. With a swift scoop, I dug into the sand and pulled out Steve’s lost ring, gleaming in the sunlight. The relief and joy on his face as I handed it back were unforgettable.
These beaches, with their beauty and constant tidal shifts, can make losing a ring a stressful ordeal—but that’s where professional metal detection comes in. Whether it’s the expansive shores of Oxnard Beach, the vibrant Silverstrand Beach, or the bustling Hollywood Beach, I’m here to help. As Dave, The Ring Finder, I specialize in recovering lost treasures and reuniting them with their owners. If you’ve lost a ring or any precious item in the sand, don’t give up hope. Connect with me at www.davetheringfinder.com or www.theringfinders.com/david.mac.donald, or give me a call at 805-290-5009. Let’s bring your lost treasure back where it belongs!
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Ring Recovery in Water at the Fairmont Orchid Hotel, Mauna Lani, Big Island Hawaii

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Happy vacationers on the Big Island of Hawaii celebrate their found wedding rings at the Fairmont Orchid Hotel with Brent and Sylvie Madison.

 

HAPPY WIFE – HAPPY LIFE:
Wedding Band Recoveries in the Water at the Fairmont Orchid Hotel, Mauna Lani, Big Island Hawaii

Logan and Samantha had been swimming in the lagoon at midnight after a work conference at The Fairmont Orchid Hawaii on the Big Island, Hawaii. They, along with friends and colleagues, had been having fun in the water after a work wrap-up party.

Sam realized her wedding band had slipped off her finger into the dark water. But she quickly realized she’d lost not just one but two rings! Her engagement ring must have come off first – but she had no idea where that had been lost – in the water, on the shore – where?!? Her wedding band now also seemed lost in the dark forever.

We got « the call » the next morning and arrived at the small bay an hour before noon to search for the lost rings. Sam looked distraught and Logan looked really unhappy at the situation of his unhappy wife!
We started looking right away, with Sylvie searching the shallows with her Garrett Sea Hunter and me going a little deeper in the water with my Minelab Excalibur II.

The Fairmont Hotel has little water movement so our biggest concern to recovering the ring was that fact that it was so late in the afternoon already – maybe the beach had been searched earlier that morning and the rings had been found by treasure hunters!

After an hour of carefully detecting back-and-forth I suddenly hit a strong signal. There had been no other solid signals until then, deepening our fears that the area had already been detected. I scooped the signal in the water – nothing – then scooped again. A diamond-encrusted wedding band was in the scoop! Logan ran over and while happy for the find, was now concerned to find the second, more valuable engagement ring. We continued to search – going over and over the area we thought it was in.

Sylvie expanded the search area and signaled that she’d found something under the sand. Her detector does not discriminate between metal objects like mine does, so she dug in the sand (under about 2 feet of water with her long-handled scoop), not sure if she’d be pulling out a bottle cap or a ring.

Sylvie looked into the basket of her scoop and grabbed something and held it high for Logan and Sam to see who were down the beach. The entire beach – even the beach bar – all started clapping! Sylvie held a large, gleaming two-carat engagement ring in her fingers. The beachgoers must have been watching the long hunt and the applause was great, but seeing Sam reunited with her treasures – and Logan’s praise and relief were worth a million!

Sylvie always says that we’re in the Business of Saving Marriages This time it really was our own ‘married teamwork’ that saved the day with one ring-recovery each!

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These gold and platinum rings were found and returned in the water by Big Island Metal Detecting. A whopping $30,000 was the combined cost of these beautiful treasures!

Lost Men’s Wedding Ring Found at Makalawena Beach, Big Island, Hawaii!

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I got a phone call in the late afternoon from a woman asking if I were « that Ring Finding guy ».

« That’s me! » I replied and another lost-ring story unfolded…

Marina and Sergey had been down on the remote Makalawena Beach taking photos while on their honeymoon. The couple, visiting from Oregon, had only been on the Big Island of Hawaii for a few days.

After applying sunscreen, the two posed for fun photos, playing in the wet sand near the water. One photo Sergey had his ring on – then the next –  he didn’t! They literally showed us photos in the series on-and-off!

« My ring!, » he’d exclaimed. A heavy, tungsten ring, it had vanished without a trace in the deep sand. The group spent the rest of the afternoon digging for it to no avail.

The next morning Sylvie and I picked up Marina and Sergey and their cousin in our truck and started the long, bumpy 4×4 trail that headed down to the remote beach.

Once we’d hiked to the spot along the beach, my heart fell. Though we’d checked the tide charts, high tide was on its way in force – washing higher and higher over the spot Sergey had noticed the ring had gone missing.

Switching the detector on right away I got a target signal but digging the spot only hit lava rock below a thin layer of sand. Sylvie scanned the beach above the tide line in case the ring had been washed up there during the night’s high tide. I came back and back to that same place where I’d gotten the signal, fighting the water and waves as they got higher.

Sergey had tried digging with his hands while I showed him the place. Our long-handled scoop was useless as it was blocked by the lava rock buried beneath the sand – the water came in waves too strong and too rapid to have a chance to get to it. Sergey was on his hands and knees. « Try to feel under the rock and in crevasses for anything that moves, » I told him as both his arms were buried in sand.  Almost two hours had passed at this point and we’d all lost hope that we’d find it.

Suddenly, Sergey stood up and yelled, « I got it! » – He’d felt under the rock and took hold of what moved in his fingers. If it had slipped, the ring would have been sucked out into the now-heavy surf.

All of us jumped around and celebrated. « This ring couldn’t be replaced, » explained Marina. « It was blessed by the church and we believe that we can only get one of these in our lives! »

Better get it resized!

 

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Two Lost Diamond Rings Recovered in Hawi on the Big Island of Hawaii

Avesta and Hamid with Brent and Sylvie Madison after finding their lost diamond rings in Hawi on Hawaii's Big Island.

Avesta and Hamid with Brent and Sylvie Madison after finding their lost diamond rings in Hawi on Hawaii’s Big Island.

The beautiful lost and recovered rings of Avesta from the State Park in Hawi, Hawaii (Big Island).

The beautiful lost and recovered rings of Avesta from the State Park in Hawi, Hawaii (Big Island).

 

We got an urgent call from a family on vacation who had lost two diamond rings in the water near Hawi, Hawaii (Big Island), while swimming with their children in the ocean.

We drove about 1 hour and 45 minutes to the small State Park of Keokea to recover the rings and met them in the parking lot.

It turns out that Avesta had lost both of her precious rings – one a diamond ring with a whooping 2.75 carats in platinum. The disappointment of both Avesta and her husband, Hamid, was visible at loosing their valuable rings but they were both optimistic at our chances of finding them.

I put my mask on and hit the shallow water with my Excalibur II metal detector. After a 30 minute search we had found a pocket full of coins but no rings. Swinging back into a sandy area, suddenly I heard the low growl of platinum in my metal detector’s headphones. « I don’t want to give you false hope but think I’ve found a ring, » I said.

Sure enough, the basket held a gleaming ring with nine diamonds in a row. Hamid picked it out of the basket, happy, and eager to see if the second ring was also nearby. As I put the detector back in the water, a second signal was instantly in the headphones!  And right there, we recovered both rings, one after the other, where they had been lost and sunken into the sand. The second ring we recovered was a whooping 2.75 carat diamond ring – you can see the joy and surprise on their faces on the video – when getting back their lost – and now found – treasure!

« Lucky me that I found you guys. Thank GOD!!!!! » Avesta wrote in an email the next day.  « Phewwww so lucky I am!! FYI it was our 8 year anniversary the day you found the ring, makes it even more special. »

 

Lost Ring Found Waikoloa Beach Area, Hawaii – Speedy Recovery

This was a great recovery for several reasons!

First, it marked the first ring recovery we’ve done since moving to the Big Island of Hawaii and joining Ring Finders three months ago.

We were so happy to help Pedro and Martyna from Poland find her lost engagement ring!

Second, this recovery set a new personal speed benchmark for finding lost rings!

Martyna had put the ring on a hat to shoot at sunset in memory of their one-year engagement at the same spot. Unfortunately the ring fell off the hat the moment a wave swept up and it was gone…!

They spent the evening looking for the ring with their fingers in the sand, and by the time they’d called us and we could make the hour’s drive to their location out at Anaeho’omalu Beach, Waikoloa, it was noon. Martyna told us she’d spent the night in tears.

Arriving on the beach, I was a little worried to see Pedro and Martyna’s friends – about six of them – all on their hands and knees raking fingers thru the sand and digging piles of sand here and there. Fortunately, they showed me the exact spot she’d lost the ring. I asked everyone to stand back and switched on our Excalibur II metal detector. Two, then three sweeps of the coil and, « HELLO! » I hear the growling lowish tone of platinum. 5 seconds… I asked Sylvie to switch on the GoPro but by the time she’d turned the power on, the ring was in the scoop and Martyna was hugging, Pedro, me, Sylvie and all her friends! Total search and recovery time was about 10 seconds! I wish all recoveries were that straight-forward – for everyone’s sake!

Brent and Sylvie’s Ring Recovery Feedback:

Pedro and Martyna did a few important ring-recovery steps right at the beginning which helped the speed of our recovery. We were fortunate that the waves were small with no rip along the beach. They were lucky enough to know exactly where they’d dropped the ring, so made a note of that exact location. They also marked the time – which gave us a chance to check tide levels and approximate wave height when they’d lost their ring.  On the challenges-side, having their friends dig around seems natural, especially if one knows the locale, but…it can dislodge a ring’s precarious place in the sand and allow it to be swept out with the waves. Fingers-in-the-sand-technique has about a 2% chance of finding anything… Also the chances of recovery get smaller and smaller quickly with passing time. By the time we got out to the site, 18 hours had passed. Call as soon as possible and we’ll be there as soon as available! Again, so happy for small waves and good « X-marks the Spot » info!

So happy Pedro and Martyna are still rejoicing!

 

 

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