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Lost 18K Gold and Diamonds Earring at Naia Lagoon Ko Olina Resort…FOUND!!!

  • from O‘ahu (Hawaii, United States)
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This Earring hunt began on 26 June when I got a text from Nicole who was on vacation from Laguna Hills, California stating, “I lost a pair of gold earrings on the west side of the island in the Ko Olina lagoon”.  I responded I was flying home from San Diego and could hunt early the next morning.  Kai who covers for me while I’m away also got the word and started a search immediately.  The search area was huge and Kai was unsuccessful.  I was also unsuccessful the next morning during the low tide.  Then on 8 September during another hunt in Naia Lagoon I got a whisper of a hit and after a few scoops there was Nicole’s Earring in the scoop.  As you can see in the pic its back home with her in California.  I will do my best to sniff out the other one.  Aloha to Nicole!

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14K Ring Found At Oval Beach, Saugatuck, MI

  • from Holland (Michigan, United States)
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Received a text from Jordan from Indiana stating he lost his wedding ring last Saturday near buoys 11 and 12 which are close together.  He was playing catch with a football and said he threw the football toward the shore while he was in the water and thinks that is when his ring flew off.  He is back home in Indiana and found me on the internet.
I went out there on Wednesday and searched the whole beach area and waters edge with no luck.  The waves were HUGE and no way you could stand and search in the water.
Today is Thursday and the forecast is for 2 mph winds from the east and when I arrived the lake was almost like glass.
I called Jordan and he gave me more info on what he was doing at the beach.  He had also gone out further in the water to the right side of those buoys and no deeper than about 4 ft.
I set up a grid to the right of those buoys and about 9 paces to the right of buoy 11 I hit the sweet sound of gold in about chest deep water.  It seems the ring is never in the place you think it should be.  I sent Jordan a picture of the ring and asked him if this looked familiar-his comment was, “you are unbelievable”.  I took that as a compliment and had a smile on my face all the way home.  He is sending me a picture of he and his bride of 3 years​ to add to this post later.                                                                                                          PS  The ring is 14K with an inlay of black zirconium.
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Lost Tungsten Ring Found in Pinckney Michigan

  • from Detroit (Michigan, United States)
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The Blue Swing….

Is Austin’s daughter’s favorite swing, and when she’s in it and dad is pushing her the sky’s the limit. About 2 weeks ago as a major storm pushed thru south-east Michigan, as they were playing on the swing… they suddenly had to take cover. After the storm had passed Austin noticed his ring missing. With the high winds and pounding rain he had no idea where it went. Searching for it was like swinging into the wind. Things were in full swing as I started a grid search near the swing and quite a few feet away, I got a great signal. Digging down thru the sand in the play area revealed Austin’s ring! He was not home yet so I texted him a pic of the ring and he couldn’t believe it. His wife came out to greet me and take some pics. Now that’s what I call getting back into the swing of things!

Jonathan

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Sea Isle City NJ Lost iPhone Found by Ring Finders South Jersey

  • from North Wildwood (New Jersey, United States)
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LOST A RING IN SEA ISLE CITY, NJ?

CALL JOHN NOW! 215-850-0188

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Sea Isle City, NJ Lost Phone Recovered From 4 Inches Under the Sand

 

A phone can disappear incredibly fast on a sandy beach.

 

One minute it is in your hand, pocket, or next to your beach chair. The next minute, it can be buried beneath the sand and nearly impossible to see.

 

That was the situation Caitlin faced during a beach day in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.

 

A Beach Search Comes Up Empty

 

Caitlin and her friends realized that her phone was missing and began searching the beach themselves.

 

They looked around the area but couldn’t find it.

 

Searching for a small electronic device in loose beach sand can be challenging. Once an item gets covered with even a few inches of sand, it may be completely hidden from view.

 

While they were trying to figure out what to do next, another beachgoer recommended John at Ring Finders South Jersey.

 

That recommendation ended up saving the day.

 

John Arrives in Sea Isle City

 

Caitlin contacted me, and I made the trip to the beach.

 

I arrived approximately 20 minutes after being contacted.

 

After getting the details about where Caitlin believed the phone had been lost, I began working the area with a systematic grid search.

 

The goal was simple: methodically cover the suspected area rather than repeatedly searching the same spots.

 

It didn’t take long.

 

I received a signal from beneath the sand and started checking the target.

 

Then came the good news.

 

The phone was approximately four inches beneath the sand.

 

The search was successful, and Caitlin’s phone was recovered.

 

Why Calling Quickly Can Help

 

Beach conditions are constantly changing. People walk across the sand, beach chairs move, wind shifts loose sand, and tides can alter the area near the water.

 

That’s why I recommend contacting a professional lost-item recovery service as soon as you realize something is missing.

 

Whether you’ve lost a cell phone, wedding ring, engagement ring, jewelry, watch, keys, or another valuable item, don’t assume it’s gone forever.

 

A systematic search with professional metal detecting equipment may be able to locate it.

 

Lost Something in Sea Isle City, NJ?

 

Ring Finders South Jersey provides professional lost-item recovery throughout Sea Isle City and surrounding South Jersey shore communities.

 

Every recovery presents different challenges, but the approach remains the same: listen carefully to the person who lost the item, determine the most likely search area, and methodically work the location.

 

If you lose something valuable on the beach, don’t give up and don’t wait.

 

Call John at Ring Finders South Jersey.

 

📞 215-850-0188

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Serving Sea Isle City, Avalon, Stone Harbor, North Wildwood, Wildwood  Wildwood Crest, Cape May, Ocean City, surrounding South Jersey areas.

 

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Fun Family Day at the Beach also Has Lost Wedding Band. Found the Next Morning

  • from Emerald Isle (North Carolina, United States)
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Anthony and his family spent a fun-filled day on Emerald Isle beach, where he tucked his gold wedding band into the pocket of a beach chair. After enjoying the sun and sand, they packed up their belongings and returned to their lodging. Later, when they discovered the ring was missing, Anthony reached out to Crystal Coast Ring Finders. The next morning, I set out to search for it. With his clear description of where the kids had played and the chairs had been set up, I powered on my gear and began scanning the area. Luckily, I headed straight to the spot where the ring was buried just beneath the sandy surface.

10% or $5.00 (whichever is greater) of any reward amount will be donated to Fishin’ for a Cure

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Lost Diamond Wedding Ring Recovered from an Oklahoma Lake After Five-Hour Search

  • from Norman (Oklahoma, United States)
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An ATV ride, about five hours of underwater searching, and a 14k white gold diamond wedding ring back with its owner. This Oklahoma lake recovery took some persistence—and the owner’s quick thinking helped give us a place to start.

Immediately after losing her wedding ring, she marked the GPS location on her phone. She also photographed nearby landmarks and the water level so we could identify the area when we arrived.

Those details were valuable. A phone’s GPS pin doesn’t pinpoint a ring on the lake bottom, but combined with photographs and the owner’s account, it helps narrow the search area.

Reaching the location and searching the water

Access required an ATV to reach the search location. Once there, I began the underwater search.

Even with the owner’s careful documentation, this wasn’t a quick recovery. After about five hours of searching, I found her ring in approximately five feet of water.

The video captures the moment I surfaced and held it up: a beautiful 14k white gold diamond wedding ring, back above water and ready to go home.

The ring has now been returned to its owner. That’s the part that makes a long search worthwhile.

What to do if you lose a ring in the water

This owner’s response is a useful example. If you lose a ring, save as much information as you safely can:

  • Mark the location on your phone. Note whether the pin marks the loss location or where you were when you saved it.
  • Photograph landmarks and the shoreline. Wide photos help establish the area; closer photos preserve useful details.
  • Document the water level and approximate depth.
  • Write down what happened while it’s fresh. Include what you were doing and where you last remember wearing the ring.
  • Explain how to access the location. A search may require a boat, ATV, or property owner’s permission.

If you didn’t get a pin or photos, you can still reach out. We can start with what you remember.

Lost a ring or valuable in Oklahoma?

I’m Derik Keith with Ring & Relic Recovery. I help search for lost rings, jewelry, and other valuables on land and in the water throughout Oklahoma. I’m insured and a certified diver, and water searches are evaluated individually based on depth, access, and environmental conditions.

Call or text 405-255-2274 to discuss your lost item.

Visit RingandRelic.com for recovery stories and service information.

Exact search locations are never publicly disclosed.

 

Derik recovering lost diamond wedding ring in oklahoma lake recovered 14k white gold wedding ring close pic of recovered ring

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Clemmons, NC – Wedding band lost exercising in park.

  • from Winston-Salem (North Carolina, United States)
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On Monday 09/14/2026 I received notification from my daughter that a local resident was appealing for assistance locating her husbands ring on a social media site.  Described as lost while exercising in a park.

I contacted Mrs. Brown and explained I was a short distance from the park and would be glad to assist in the search.  I also warned her to not share too many specifics online because it was lost in a public place.   Explaining it was in a heavy traffic area and time was of the essence I assured her I would be on-site immediately following a meeting I had already committed to.

Arrived at the park after 8:00 and darkness had set in.  I immediately realized that no lighting was in this area so I geared up with my headlamp and a spare light in my pocket “just in case”.   Walking towards the trail entrance I scanned beside of the paved sidewalk in case he had dropped in this area. I had many strong shallow signals and each time found where others had dropped fishing weights.   When I entered the trailhead I began scanning left of the trail approximately 50 yards into woods. It became even darker because trees blocked star and moonlight.  Approaching a park bench I recalled her description of his workout that he would stop to do push-ups. This area looked to be where he may stop to do push-ups.  I searched around the bench and approximately four feet off trail I had a strong signal. Looking closer I discovered a black and gold ring.

I texted Mrs. Brown asking if she could describe the ring and she replied with a photo.  Whoo-hoo, ring found in 30 minutes.  I made her aware by texting a photo and she immediately called me overjoyed and saying “I cannot believe you found it”.   We made arrangements to meet the next day.   She was not going to tell her husband so it could be a surprise.

I met with Mrs. Brown and she was very happy and could not stop looking at the ring.  Her husband as of this writing is still not aware of the recovery and hopefully we will get an update in comments of how the reveal pans out.

Thank you for entrusting me to find your husbands treasure.  Although this recovery didn’t cause to much exercise for me I did get some steps in.


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LOST WEDDING BAND – HAMILTON VA – FOUND!

  • from Leesburg (Virginia, United States)
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WEDDING BAND RECOVERY – Received a call from Ike in Hamilton Virginia who lost his wedding band while throwing a frisbee to his dogs in the backyard. There was a nice section of grass to the left and a semi-large garden on the right. I started on the left, and after an hour or so no luck, so I moved over into the garden section….it took two days, picking vegetation, fighting fencing, metal stakes, metal, metal, metal everywhere… After weed whacking and ripping out grass and miscellaneous weeds… Finally found Ike‘s ring which had become lodged between and gardn stone and the tall weeds.

 

Happy Customer – Happy Hunting

 

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LOST ANDROID PHONE IN POND (FOUND) – UPPER MARLBORO, MD

  • from Leesburg (Virginia, United States)
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FAMILY PHOTOS RECOVERY ❤️‍🩹 I received a call from Zino on behalf of his wife, who dropped her Android phone into a pond while walking across a wooden deck, taking photos of her children. The phone slipped out of her hand and bounced off the deck into the dark water. I loaded my diving gear, drove an hour to the location, and we discussed where she believed the phone was dropped. In a little over an hour, I was able to recover the phone, it was one of the darkest (funkiest) water dives I’ve ever done. The water stinks and I hope I don’t end up in the ER. 😂 praying that after some drying time and expert advice they’re able to get the phone working and recover hundreds of family photos.

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14K LOST WEDDING RING – FOUND – SHANANDOAH RIVER HARPERS FERRY WV

  • from Leesburg (Virginia, United States)
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SHANNANDOAH RIVER RECOVERY!!! It took over five expeditions and probably over 24 hours of search time between three of us. Finally recovered our customers white gold and rose gold wedding ring. Looking forward to getting it returned… This was a fun adventure!  and it was only found because I called the A-Team, it’s always a blast hanging out with our friend from Pennsylvania.
Also did a quick random recovery, OMG a two-year-old maybe three years old walking in the river carrying her mother’s cell phone… Just as the mother came down 50 feet away the child dropped the phone and I was able to recover it !! yes, the child was safe… 🙂
Happy Customer (s) – Happy Hunting
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