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Lost Ring Found on Golf Course – Glendale, Wisconsin

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A quick round of golf ended on a sad note for Glendale, Wisconsin, resident, Hans Wiersholm. Married just last September, his gold wedding band went missing while playing golf at the picturesque Glendale Lakes Golf Club.

A quick internet search resulted in Hans finding me on The Ring Finder’s directory of metal-detecting specialists. I was on my knees in the grass and searching for someone else’s lost jewelry when my cellphone rang. It was Hans. He explained his situation and we arranged to meet at the golf course that same evening. No pun intended, but the prospects of finding a small gold ring on a golf course was definitely a ‘long shot!’ I had visions of searching long into the night.

Upon arrival, I cross-examined Hans’ storyline and found out he had removed his golf gloves on at least two occasions. These events provided a plausible, forensic explanation for the ring coming off Han’s hand, the kind of ‘event’ that can help to narrow a search area. Following Hans, I searched the fairway on the first hole using an extra-large coil, one I keep for this very purpose. Just as we approached the green, a signal in the deep grass invited my attention—it was Hans’ ring!

Hans had a look of disbelief when I showed him his ring! Clearly, it was more than a ring! He thought it was gone forever!

Thank you, Hans, for reaching out to me for help. I am honored that you contacted me and that we were able to get your ring back on your hand where it belongs.

If you or someone you know has lost a ring, even long ago, don’t let its story end. Call me; I love putting smiles on people’s faces!

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Lost Wedding Ring Found in Lawn—New Berlin, Wisconsin

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Saturday, May 16th, started as springtime Saturdays often do, catching up with errands and yard work. But for New Berlin resident, Margaret West, the day turned to agonized disappointment when she realized her platinum and diamond wedding rings were missing from her hand. She had worn it for nearly 25 years! Now it was gone!

Margaret wasn’t sure whether the ring came off in the house, in her garage, in the yard or while out shopping. Her grief, overwhelming, she spent over 12-hours searching, but to no avail. It seemed the ring was gone forever.

Margaret’s daughter found me on The Ring Finder’s directory of metal detecting specialists. I received a text from Margaret the next week. Would I be willing to take on her case? After reviewing the forensic details with Margaret in a telephone conversation, I arranged to meet her and her husband on location at her home. Margaret slipped away from work on her lunch break to show me where she had been working in her garden and in her garage. Before she returned to work, I quickly searched her vehicle to make sure the ring had not fallen off inside. I sensed her hopelessness and sadness as she departed and offered, “Don’t lose hope, Margaret. Keep your fingers and toes crossed!”

I began searching the garden areas in front the house. They contained a combination of junipers and annuals. These bordered the grass with plastic edging material. Since Margaret had been pulling weeds out of the garden and throwing them out into the lawn for disposal, I decided to scan the lawn area to make sure the ring had not come off her hand in the process. Only a few minutes into the search, I heard a distinct signal in my headset, one that stood out from all the other metallic debris in the grass. The conductivity numbers were in the range of platinum. Removing some leaves, Margaret’s lost-wedding ring came to light!

Under pretense of asking questions, I invited Damon, Margaret’s husband, to join me in front of the house. Since Damon had an electronics background, I explained how the detecting technology worked to detect and locate specific metals. Then I gave him my detection probe and let him locate his wife’s ring using it. I might have encouraged a new hobby for Damon because it didn’t take him long to discover the ring! He then sent photo images to his wife at work.

The next day, Margaret drove near my home in Waukesha to meet my wife and I and to personally deliver a hug of thanks. The ring was back on her hand! And just in time; the West’s are celebrating their 25th anniversary in August. It is clearly more than a ring!

If you or someone you know has lost a ring, even long ago, don’t let its story end. Call me; I love putting smiles on people’s faces!

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North Wildwood NJ Lost Necklace and Pendants Found by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

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Saturday mornings are meant for fresh air and relaxation along the beautiful beaches of North Wildwood, NJ, but for Lisa, one necklace held memories spanning generations and it had vanished into the tide.
Lisa explained that the necklace included Virgin Mary medals passed down from her great-grandmother in Sicily, making it irreplaceable. While relaxing near 5th & 6th Avenue, she removed it from her neck because it was burning her skin and placed it on her chair arm. Unfortunately, as the tide came in, it slipped into the sand and water unnoticed.
We came out to search the area, but the attempt was unsuccessful. Despite this, Lisa never lost hope, and we scheduled a recovery attempt during the Saturday low tide, knowing timing, strategy, and precision are critical for successful beach recoveries.
Five days after the initial loss, our professional metal detectors confirmed a signal the necklace had been found! Meeting Lisa outside her home in her pajamas for the handoff was a truly sentimental moment, as she was reunited with jewelry containing decades of family history.
This story highlights the importance of acting with expertise, using professional equipment, and persisting in recovery efforts. If you lose a ring, necklace, bracelet, or other jewelry anywhere along the North Wildwood or South Jersey shoreline, professional recovery services like RingFindersSouthJersey.com are your best chance for a successful reunion.
Don’t wait contact: Call 215-850-0188 RingFindersSouthJersey.com today for professional, trustworthy jewelry recovery in North Wildwood, NJ, and across South Jersey.
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Cape May NJ Lost Ring Recovery Wedding Band Found in Minutes on the Beach by Ring Finders South Jersey John Favano

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Wedding Band Found in Minutes on the Beach

Losing a ring on the beach in Cape May, NJ can happen faster than most people expect.

That’s exactly what happened to Abbey during a recent beach day.

How the Ring Was Lost

After applying sunscreen, residue built up under Abbey’s rings. When she removed one, it slipped from her hand and vanished into the sand.

Despite searching for over 30 minutes, the ring could not be found.

At that point, she made the right decision—calling a professional lost ring finder in Cape May, NJ.

Rapid Response Ring Finder in Cape May

I received Abbey’s call and was on-site within 30 minutes.

Using a metal detector designed for beach recovery, I began a controlled grid search of the target area.

Successful Recovery in Under 5 Minutes

Within minutes, I located a strong signal.

One scoop later, the ring was recovered safely from the sand.

Why This Recovery Matters

This wasn’t just any ring.

It was Abbey’s grandmother’s wedding band, now part of her own wedding set. The sentimental value made the recovery even more meaningful.

Verified 5-Star Review

Abbey shared her experience:

“John arrived quickly and found my ring in just minutes. I’m incredibly grateful to have my grandmother’s wedding band back. I highly recommend his service to anyone in this situation.”

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Cell Phone Lost in a Retention Pond in Marmora NJ

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I received a text from an unknown number asking if I am the guy who finds things. His co-worker lost a cell phone in a retention pond. I started asking questions like, « How deep is the pond? » He said 4 – 5 feet deep. He then put me in touch with Danyl.

Danyl said that her son was using her phone and received some very upsetting news. He threw her phone & it ended up in the pond. Turns out Danyl is also a 1st responder in Ventnor. Our schedules weren’t lining up. We were able to meet 2 weeks later. I told her it was a slim chance that a phone underwater that long would still work. She wanted to try, since there were pictures on it that weren’t backed up.

Picture 1 shows the pond. I put on my chest waders and walked into the pond. After a few feet, I turned around and exited the pond. I said that I couldn’t search the pond on foot because there were too many roots, stumps, and vines under the water. A major tripping hazard. If I tripped in chest-deep water, my waders would fill up and possibly get submerged.
I asked if I could use her nearby kayak. She said yes and retrieved it for me. After loading myself & my gear, I said I am probably going to drown anyway, as I was only on a kayak once before.
I launched and immediately realized it wasn’t going to be as easy as I thought. Every time I swung my metal detector, it sent the kayak in a different direction. The water is about 4 feet deep, and the paddle is about 5 feet long. I started jamming the paddle into the muck, swinging my detector, keeping the paddle a few feet away, and repeating the process. After a while, I realized I was getting no metal hits. You would think I would be finding beer or soda cans, bottle caps, or fishing gear.
Still no sounds after 2.5 hours of searching. I said to myself, one more trip up and back, as I was doing a grid pattern. On the way up I finally got a loud hit. It was fairly large. I tried to use my scoop to retrieve the item. But because of the roots & vines, I couldn’t get it. Danyl said she had been searching for it since it was lost while she was magnet fishing on her kayak. I didn’t want to move, so I asked if there was a way she could bring me the magnet. She went and got another kayak. When she got to me, she tried several times to fish it out. I had her move away a little & give me the magnet. On my first drop, I felt it click on. I gave her the rope and told her to bring up her phone.
We both were amazed when we saw it was her phone. When we got back to the shore, I put the phone on a table leaning upright with the charging port down in direct sunlight to start the drying process. I told her not to power it on or charge it for at least a week. When the sun went down, to get a Tupperware bowl & put an inch of rice on the bottom. Then place her phone on the rice, and then cover the phone with even more rice. Leave it in the rice for at least 1 week.
After a week, she plugged in the charger, and it lit up with a message, water detected. She contacted me, and I said to put it back in the rice for another week. 10 days later, she texted me. With the message that it was from the phone we rescued.
All I could say was wow. I love helping people, but helping another 1st responder is extra special. She is a paid firefighter with 20ish years in. The person who originally contacted me was her captain. We shared a lot of stories.
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Second Wedding Ring Found on Beach Volleyball Court – Milwaukee, WI

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It was Monday evening, April 10th. Milwaukee resident, Matt Duellmann, was enjoying playing beach volleyball at Fat Daddy’s, the popular Sport’s Pub in Milwaukee. He was there with his good friend and volleyball teammate, Gabe Stoltz. That’s when Matt’s white-gold wedding ring flew off his hand. Matt had worn it for nearly two years. Despite searching with rakes and using a metal detector, Matt’s ring eluded discovery.

To make matters worse, just 5-minutes before, Matt’s friend and teammate, Gabe Stoltz, felt his tantalum wedding ring leave his hand. Both rings vanished in the deep sand.

I was getting ready for bed when I received a text message from Gabe’s wife letting me know about the two lost wedding rings. Could I assist? 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 Matt had lost his ring. A systematic grid search brought his white-gold ring to light as well. Two losses, two searches, two finds and two grateful smiles!

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

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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

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How to Find a Lost Ring in the Yard in Huntsville, Alabama

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Derrick texted me on Tuesday (April 14, 2026) stating he needed help finding his girlfriend’s (Rachel) rose gold ring with diamonds and a sapphire in Huntsville, AL.  I asked how the ring was lost.  Derrick replied that him and Rachel had gotten into a little argument, she took off the ring and handed it to him, and he tossed it towards the backyard.  This is definitely not the first and won’t be the last ring toss search I’ll receive.  It actually happens way more than people think, and I really appreciate their honesty.  It’s very important having all the fine details, because I can only find something if I’m searching in the right area.  I told Derrick that I’d be more than happy to help and that I could conduct a search when I was off from work on Friday or the weekend.

I met Derrick and Rachel on Friday morning at 9am.  I had Derrick stand in the same spot and do a couple of test throws.  Derrick felt it was just a light toss and Rachel thought he hurled it.  I decided to start searching past the chain link fence in the backyard by where the test rings landed.  Derrick and Rachel moved a trampoline out of the search area and I got to work.  I made a couple of grid line passes and was about to start checking the neighbor’s yard.  I decided to search the small strip of yard before the fence (where Derrick was standing) first, in case it was just a light toss; and sure enough, there was Rachel’s ring!  Woo-hoo, thank you, Lord!  It had only landed about 10 feet away.  Rachel and Derrick were so happy to have the ring back.  They both felt really bad about the toss; but hey, things happen.  We’re all human and sometimes we let emotions get the best of us.  Again, I just really appreciated them being honest with how the ring was lost.

We chatted about some of my prior searches for a few minutes before I headed home.  Until the next one, please take care and God bless!

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Month-Long Lost Wedding Ring Found! – Waterloo, Wisconsin

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Wisconsin dairy farmer, Tim Wiedenfeld was clearing brush along a fence line close to his church when his loose-fitting yellow-gold wedding ring went missing. A branch caught the rim, flipping it up into the air. Then it disappeared amongst the leaves and vegetation. Despite Tim’s best search efforts and those of another metal detectorist, the ring could not be found. Tim wondered if a Bobcat they were using had pushed it down the hill into a large pile. It was a disheartening thought. Was it gone forever?

An acquaintance of Tim’s reached out to me a few weeks later and I arranged to meet him on location. Sometimes a fresh pair of forensic eyes can be helpful. I arrived a half-hour early and surveyed the area. Using photos taken earlier, I was able to match their locations and piece together the chronological events of the day. The remains of a heavy-gauged wire-mesh fence represented a metal-detectorist’s worse nightmare; they overwhelm detectors, masking the presence of nearby metallic objects like gold rings. Before taking out my metal-detecting equipment, I looked slowly and carefully underneath the wire fence, watching for unusual metallic glints. That’s when I spotted a tiny flash in the afternoon sun. Upon investigation, Tim’s wedding ring appeared in the mud where it had been pushed almost out of sight some four weeks before! I marked the spot by poking a stick into the ground and then proceeded to clean up the ring before Tim arrived.

Tim’s truck appeared shortly. I let him tell me the story. He showed me where he was standing when the ring came off his hand. His account, the circumstances and trajectory all aligned forensically with the ring’s hiding place. I leaned over and pointed to the spot under the fence where the ring had come to rest. Then I opened my hand to reveal Tim’s precious ring. Tim was both shocked and overjoyed!

Someone once called me the Sherlock Holmes of lost rings! I’ve been metal detecting and solving lost-ring cases since 1976. Technology, like modern state-of-the-art metal detectors, is amazing. But as incredible as this technology is, there is still room for old-fashioned forensics.

If you or someone you know has lost a ring, don’t let its story end. Call me. Who knows, we just might be able to add yet another smile to my growing list of over 150 happy clients!

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