I was called to search in the backyard of a Rivervale, New Jersey residence. While taking their final swim in their pool before the end of Summer the engagement ring was lost.
my search began with my metal detector, but while looking near the pool filter I saw the ring lying on the ground.The owner was thankful to be reunited with her precious ring.
Jeff+ mar at the lake
Probably one the most bizzare ring searches in my experience. Jeff and Mar were visiting from Lima, Peru. They were at the lake in Central Park having their pictures taken taken next the lake. Mar brushed her hair from her eyes and her new engagement ring fell into the lake!
I arranged to meet them and we went to the area of the lost ring. I entered the water to search for the ring. Over the next hour my search was interrupted at least 5 times by photographers taking pictures of couples in love. The last time I entered the water a 5 piece Mariachi band assembled 10 feet from me and proceeded to serenade a couple at very high volume.
amongst this distraction I was able to locate the lost ring. The couple were very grateful for my diligence on the recovery. A recovery to remember for sure!
Late Saturday night, I had just walked in the door when my phone rang. It was Matt calling from Long Beach Island (LBI), NJ. He explained that earlier in the day, around high tide, he had been fishing when his wedding ring slipped off into the ocean.
He was catching fish and doing well, and after releasing one, he stepped into knee-deep water to rinse his hands off. That’s when the ring came off and disappeared beneath the waves. Despite hours of searching, he couldn’t find it. Someone nearby on the beach told him to call me ASAP — that I was the one who could help.
At first, Matt didn’t believe it was even possible to recover the ring from the ocean. But he called anyway. I told him with confidence that if he had a good idea of where it fell off, there was a solid chance I could get it back.
He was absolutely sure about the location and had even dug a hole to mark the exact spot — smart thinking, especially since it was already dark and easy to lose orientation on the beach. I told him to stay put and that I’d be there within 30 minutes.
When I arrived, Matt, the beach property owner, and his son were all out there with flashlights. Matt showed me the crater-like hole he had dug to mark the spot. He was determined to not let this location get lost in the dark — that ring meant the world to him.
After reviewing what kind of ring it was and what metals it was made of, I adjusted my detector’s frequency and walked about 10 feet into the surf. The tide was already coming back in, and the sand was starting to cover everything again.
Within minutes — and about 6 inches deep in the sand — I got a strong signal and pulled up Matt’s wedding ring. You should’ve seen his face — he was in absolute shock. His son was just as amazed. We walked up to the dune crossover where his two daughters were waiting, and their jaws dropped when they saw the ring back in his hand.
This was a perfect example of how a quick phone call with accurate details can lead to a successful recovery — even when a ring is lost in the ocean.
If you lost a ring on the beach or in the water on Long Beach Island, Lavallette, Seaside Park, or anywhere along the Jersey Shore — don’t wait! Call me right away. The sooner I get the details, the better chance we have of getting your ring back.
Edward Trapper – NJ Ring Finder
Serving Ocean & Monmouth County
609-713-3926
This ring find began when I got the following text, “Hello my name is Mickala S. and I was contacted by Oura ring saying that you may have found mine?” I responded, “Aloha Mickala. Hopefully so, I found it in the water at the Aulani Disney resort at Ko Olina. Did you recently visit there? I’m the Metal Detectorist for the resort.” She responded, “I did! We were just there last week!” We arranged for mailing the return and Mickala received it on this past Wednesday. She further identified the ring by telling me it was silver in color. To return Oura Rings all you have to do is go to the website and send a pic of the QR Code inside the ring. See above. Additionally, you have to give permission to Oura to release your contact info whether email or phone number or both. This is my third return and I had one gentleman say, “Just keep it.” Aloha to Mickala!
No Tricks…..Just Treats….
Is what I said to Tom when he said his rings fell off setting up the yard today. He said what? I said the treats would be his rings being found. He laughed and said they have never fallen off before and wondered if this was another case of bad things come in 3’s. I told him I was up for some frightening fun and believe that there is power and unity in 3’s. Waving my magic wand in the form of an MXT metal detector over the areas he was working an eerie silence was in the headphones until I swept over an above ground planter box. It was the loudest BOO I ever heard. Probing my pin-pointer thru the dirt revealed the rings! Wickedly laughing he said what a ghoulishly delightful find, good things do come in 3’s!!! Placing them into his hand brought shivers down his spine that he was tempted to do the thriller dance.
Jonathan
This ring find began yesterday, when I got the following text, “HI! My wife and I are on our honeymoon staying at the Four Seasons in Ko Olina, and I lost my wedding band today in the lagoon right outside the resort. I only went about stomach-deep. I already had a commitment, so I told Calvin and Savannah from Provo, Utah that I would return the next afternoon during the low tide. When I arrived, Calvin & Savannah met me on the beach and showed me where they thought the ring should be. I started a grid search and about 20 minutes in I got a great tone on the Manticore and after two scoops there was Calvin’s Wedding Band in the scoop. I called him to meet me back at the Beach Rental stand and there was a sigh of relief when he saw his ring again on his finger. Honeymoon saved! Aloha to Calvin & Samantha!
Things got heated and he tossed the ring. They both felt awful and wanted it back.
Longest grass ever. Made the recovery all the more sweeter
Jason lost his ring under the deck as he installed a gas line. A little bit of crawling around and we were able to find it. Watch the video for his reaction.
In The Shadows of The Seaweed, beneath the Devils deep blue water legend has it that a Native American Chief aptly gave the lake its name after his princess daughter mysteriously disappeared on the foggy lake never to be found. Fast forward a few weeks ago when Doug’s wedding ring fell off while taking apart a metal deck. His mind wondered if his ring would have the same fate….never to be found. As we headed into the water today, the scent of hickory wood burning and the view of the trees ablaze with fall color reminded me of my childhood autumn camping expeditions. Starting a grid search in shallow water, we worked our way towards the end of where the deck was. At about 4 feet water depth, as I started to sink in the muck, I got a good metal signal. Pushing the sand scoop in I pulled up a scoop full of sand and muck. Swishing it away in the water I heard the sound of something clinking around. Peering into the scoop revealed Doug’s ring! He said that’s it! Back on shore he was thrilled beyond belief that his ring was found, and relieved that it wasn’t 6 feet under! As regards the other disappearances on Devils Lake….for now they remain unexplained.
Jonathan
Neely’s beloved classic 14 karat yellow gold family heirloom wedding ring that came to be as a result of melting down of two men’s wedding rings – her father and stepfather who both passed away years earlier. Brian Rudolph successfully found the ring where other metal detectorists searched.
Neely and Christy celebrating the return of Neely’s very special 14 karat yellow gold family heirloom ring that meant the world to her – recovered by professional ring finder of THE RING FINDERS and owner of a metal detecting company – METAL DETECTING ADVENTURES INC.
Brian Rudolph, Lost Item Recovery Specialist (also known as THE RING HERO) searches Land, Water, Sand, Snow, Leaves, Cliffs, Houses and Vehicles. He Will Find Your Lost Item! Call ASAP (301) 466-8644!
By Brian Rudolph – Professional Ring Finder & Metal Detectorist
Owner, METAL DETECTING ADVENTURES INC (Clarksburg, Maryland)
Some rings are worth their weight in gold. Others are worth more than all the gold in the world.
For Neely, one very special 14-karat yellow gold wedding band represented something that money could never replace: the love and memories of two fathers who meant everything to her.
Neely had experienced the heartbreaking loss of both her biological father and her beloved stepfather. Following their passing, she and her sister inherited their fathers’ wedding rings. Rather than simply keeping the rings tucked away in a jewelry box, the sisters came up with a beautiful idea. They decided to have the gold melted down and transformed into two new rings, allowing each daughter to carry a precious reminder of both fathers wherever she went.
For Neely, her newly created ring became an irreplaceable family treasure. It was a symbol of love, remembrance, and the two men who had helped shape her life.
Then one day, the unthinkable happened.
The ring disappeared.
Earlier that day, Neely had removed her gold ring to apply lotion to her hands. For safekeeping, she slipped the treasured band into the pocket of her sweatpants, intending to put it back on shortly afterward.
Unfortunately, she forgot.
Neely left her condominium to take her dog for a walk around the neighborhood. Along the way, she stopped at a grassy field where her dog could roam around. She bent down to pick up after her furry companion, continued along a concrete pathway, walked through several neighborhood sidewalks, passed through the parking lot of a nearby fire station, and eventually made her way back toward her condominium complex.
Everything seemed perfectly normal until she arrived home.
Suddenly remembering that she had never put her ring back on, Neely reached into her sweatpants pocket.
The ring was gone!
Her heart sank.
She frantically searched her apartment, checking everywhere she could imagine. When the ring failed to turn up, she retraced her entire dog-walking route, desperately hoping to spot the precious gold band lying somewhere along the way.
Nothing.
This wasn’t just another piece of jewelry. It was a tangible connection to two fathers she could never see again.
Neely was devastated. Along with the sadness came an overwhelming sense of guilt that she had somehow lost something so incredibly meaningful.
Determined not to give up, Neely rented a metal detector from a nearby equipment rental shop.
She searched the grassy field where her dog had played. She scanned areas along the sidewalks. She even metal detected the grass near the entrance of her condominium building.
Still, the ring remained missing.
Approximately ten other people joined the search effort. Friends and neighbors looked everywhere, and some even borrowed the rented metal detector to try their luck.
But no matter how many people searched, the outcome remained the same.
No ring.
That’s when Neely’s neighbor, Susie, decided to turn to the internet for help.
Susie discovered THE RING FINDERS, an international directory of professional metal detectorists who specialize in recovering lost rings and other valuable items.
She passed the information along to Neely, hoping that someone with professional metal detecting experience might succeed where everyone else had failed.
Neely reviewed the directory and, following her instincts, decided to contact me, Brian, owner of METAL DETECTING ADVENTURES INC.
When we spoke on the phone, I could immediately hear the emotional exhaustion in her voice.
She had already invested so much time and energy into finding her ring, and the thought of losing this priceless family heirloom forever was almost unbearable.
After carefully reviewing the circumstances, we agreed that she would make one final attempt to find the ring herself. If that search proved unsuccessful, I would come out the following afternoon.
Unfortunately, Neely’s final attempt yielded nothing.
It was time to bring in THE RING HERO!
When I arrived, Neely and her friend walked me through the neighborhood, carefully showing me the route she had taken with her dog.
I asked detailed questions about every location where she had stopped, bent over, reached into her pockets, or made movements that might have caused the ring to slip out.
Once I completed my orientation, I unloaded my metal detecting equipment, search grids, cart, and other necessary tools.
My investigation began in the grassy field.
For approximately two and a half to three hours, I methodically searched the entire area, carefully overlapping my detector sweeps to make sure I didn’t miss any potential targets.
I examined the places where Neely had walked, stopped, and allowed her dog to roam.
Nothing.
Next, I expanded the investigation to the grassy strips bordering the sidewalks.
I searched along the neighborhood pathways, continued toward the main road, and eventually worked my way around the back stretch of the route.
Still nothing!
By this point, I was physically exhausted and increasingly puzzled.
I knew I had thoroughly searched the areas Neely had identified. If the ring had fallen into those grassy locations and remained there, I was confident my equipment would have detected it.
Of course, there was another possibility.
Perhaps the ring had fallen onto a sidewalk or parking lot, where someone had spotted it and picked it up.
That possibility troubled me.
I wanted so badly to bring this treasured family heirloom back to Neely, but I was beginning to run out of places to look.
I contacted her and explained that my search had produced no results. We agreed to meet near the fire station so she could walk me back toward her condominium.
Little did either of us know that the most important clue of the entire investigation was about to reveal itself!
As Neely and I walked back toward her building, I continued thinking about the mystery.
Something just didn’t add up.
I had searched so many possible locations, yet the ring seemed to have vanished without a trace.
Even though I was tired and my allotted search time had expired, I wasn’t ready to leave without asking one final question.
“Neely, is there anywhere else you might have reached into your pocket or done something that could have caused the ring to fall out?”
At first, she couldn’t think of anything.
Then, as we approached her condominium complex, she casually mentioned something that immediately caught my attention.
She believed she had taken her keys out of her sweatpants pocket while walking toward her building.
I stopped her.
“Wait a minute! Where exactly did you take your keys out?”
That’s when Neely revealed a crucial detail that had never come up during our earlier conversations.
She had reviewed footage from her Ring doorbell camera that morning and noticed something interesting.
When she appeared on camera approaching her front door, her keys were already in her hand!
BINGO!
A light bulb went off in my head!
Until that moment, I had been under the impression that Neely had removed her keys from her pocket while standing directly at her front entrance.
In fact, I had briefly checked that area when I first arrived.
But now we had an entirely new possibility!
What if Neely had reached into the same sweatpants pocket containing her gold ring while walking across the parking lot or the grassy area leading toward her building?
What if the ring had become caught up with her keys and fallen out without her noticing?
Suddenly, everything made sense!
I excitedly asked Neely to show me the exact route she had taken from the parking lot toward her condominium entrance.
She pointed out an area of blacktop covered with fallen leaves and a nearby grassy section that she had crossed.
“This is fantastic!” I exclaimed. “Why didn’t you tell me this before?! I would have searched this area first! I bet this is where your ring came out when you reached for your keys!”
We had finally uncovered a promising new lead!
Although my scheduled search time had already ended, I told Neely that I wanted to investigate this newly identified area before leaving.
After all, I hadn’t come all that way to give up when we had just discovered a potentially critical clue!
I began by carefully searching the parking lot.
Neely explained that she had previously raked through the fallen leaves and examined the blacktop, but nothing had turned up.
My search produced the same result.
No ring.
Next came the grassy area adjacent to her condominium building.
Neely told me that she and several others had already metal detected this section multiple times.
But that didn’t discourage me.
I knew from years of professional metal detecting experience that a target can easily be missed when a search isn’t conducted thoroughly and systematically.
I decided to search the grass myself.
I began sweeping my detector in overlapping passes, making sure every inch received proper coverage.
The first search lane produced nothing.
I turned around and began the second lane in the opposite direction.
Then, about halfway through that second pass…
BEEP!
My metal detector suddenly registered an extremely promising signal!
I stopped immediately.
The tone sounded right.
The target identification number looked right.
The consistency of the signal was exactly what I wanted to hear!
My excitement began to build.
Could this finally be the missing gold ring?
I knelt down, took out my handheld pinpointer, and carefully isolated the location of the buried target.
Then I parted the grass.
And there it was!
I FOUND IT!!!
Deep within the grass, hidden from everyone who had previously searched that very same area, lay Neely’s beautiful 14-karat yellow gold wedding band!
The ring created from the wedding bands of her two beloved fathers!
The irreplaceable family heirloom that had brought so much sadness, anxiety, and guilt was finally back where it belonged!
What an unbelievable moment!
Neely was standing only a few feet away when I made the discovery.
I immediately shouted out the wonderful news!
“I FOUND YOUR RING!”
She could hardly believe what she was hearing!
As the reality of the recovery began to sink in, Neely’s eyes filled with tears.
Those tears of sadness and despair were now being replaced with tears of overwhelming joy!
Several neighbors who happened to be nearby joined in the excitement.
Everyone was celebrating!
There were hugs, smiles, laughter, and an outpouring of happiness that I will never forget.
Susie, the wonderful neighbor who had originally discovered THE RING FINDERS online, came over to introduce herself and celebrate the amazing recovery.
She couldn’t believe that the ring had actually been found!
Another neighbor from across the street joined the festivities, and before long, the area was filled with people sharing in Neely’s incredible moment.
What had begun as a heartbreaking mystery had turned into a neighborhood celebration!
I was absolutely thrilled for Neely.
Not only had we recovered a valuable gold ring, but we had restored something far more precious: a physical reminder of the love she shared with her two fathers.
Looking back, the most fascinating part of this recovery wasn’t simply finding the ring with my metal detector.
It was discovering the one missing piece of information that changed the entire direction of the investigation.
Neely’s Ring doorbell footage revealed that she already had her keys in her hand when she reached her front door.
That seemingly insignificant observation opened up an entirely new search area.
By asking a few additional questions and carefully considering what might have happened, I was able to connect the dots.
The ring had likely slipped out of her sweatpants pocket when she reached for her keys while approaching her condominium.
And sure enough, there it was, concealed deep within the grass along that very route!
Even though several people had already searched the same area with a rented metal detector, the precious gold band had remained undiscovered until I systematically scanned that second search lane.
Sometimes, finding a lost ring requires more than a metal detector.
It requires patience, experience, persistence, investigative thinking, and a willingness to keep searching when the situation seems hopeless.
And sometimes, all it takes is one more question!
As I packed up my equipment and prepared to leave, I couldn’t stop smiling.
Neely had her fathers’ ring back.
The mystery had been solved.
And another priceless family heirloom had been rescued from what could have been a permanent disappearance.
With another unforgettable recovery completed, Brian, THE RING HERO, rode off into the distance once again, smiling from ear to ear!
Another ring found. Another family treasure restored. Another happy ending!
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