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Platinum Wedding Ring Lost In The Sand At Drake’s Island Beach, Well’s, Maine, Found With A Metal Detector

  • from Old Orchard Beach (Maine, United States)
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I received the following voicemail, on Friday evening at 7:15pm.
“Hello, my name is Kaelly ****. I found your page on Facebook. We have a lost wedding ring at Drake’s Island Beach in Wells Maine. So just seeing if you have any availability to come out and help us find it with a metal detector. My phone number is 443-***-****. Thank you.”

I immediately called Kaelly back. She and her husband Mark were still at the beach searching for the ring. Unfortunately, once a ring gets under the sand , they are extremely difficult to find. Kaelly explains that they had a very good idea where the ring was and they had even marked the area. That is exactly the correct move I was so happy to hear this. Keely then passed the phone to Mark and he told me the same thing about the area the ring was lost in. He was very sure of the area because as he, Kaelly and their two young children, walked onto Drakes Island Beach, from the municipal parking lot, they had just exited the blue mat, that is on the access path. As each parent was holding a child, as they walked onto the beach, Mark moved his child from one arm, to the other. When he repositioned his child, he felt his ring snag on something and felt it coming off. He looked at his hand and sure enough, his platinum wedding ring was no longer on his finger. Mark and his family were only 40-50 feet off of the access path and they immediately stopped. Since Mark only felt the ring coming off his finger, he didn’t see where the ring had fallen to. He knew it couldn’t be far but the sand had swallowed it whole and after a family search, Kaelly gave me a call. I told Mark I would leave immediately and it would take me about 40 minutes to arrive. It was now approaching 7:30pm and Mark said he would take Kaelly and the children back to where they were staying, so the children could start getting ready for bed. Mark would then drive back to Drake’s Island , Wells Maine and meet there around 8:00pm. Sounds like a plan.

Once I arrived a Drake’s Island, I called Mark and told him I was only two minutes out. Mark was already back at the lot and would meet me at the access path, with the blue mat. After a few pleasentries, Mark walked me down the path to the area he had marked up. Mark told me it wasn’t a large area and he was certain the platinum wedding ring, would be within the marked area. When we arrived, Mark showed me the approximately 10 foot radial circle he had drawn, in the sand. Inside the circle was a ball of seaweed. Again, great thinking on Mark’s part. I thought to myself that if the platinum wedding ring wasn’t within the circle, I would just grid search, back to the access path. Facing the water, I could see the absolutely beautiful , orange in color, Full Micro Harvest Moon, just starting to show itself, as rose out of the Atlantic Ocean. After admiring the rising moon, for a minute, I decided I would start on the left side of the circle and make my way towards the water. No targets at all on that first pass. I turned and headed back towards the shore and when I arrived at the top of the circle, I heard the unmistakable sound of a low conducting non ferrous metal target. My Target Identification (TID) was a solid 30. Exactly where I thought a men’s platinum wedding ring would ring up as, on the TID screen. I even said “Mark, I think that’s going to be it.” Mark replied “That would be awesome.” I the started searching the sand with my pinpointer and I saw it and said “There’s a ring.” I reached dow and picked the ring up. I passed it to Mark and he verified the ring by looking at the inscription. Mark said “That’s awesome.” with a nice big smile and thanked me for coming out so quickly and helping. Mark told me he is in town, from Western Massachusetts , near Springfield, Massachusetts, to run the Maine Coast Marathon, the next morning. Mark would be running the Half Marathon and I wished him well. My running days are over but I know what this race means to runners, such as Mark. GOOD LUCK MARK🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️🏃

So, a few things helped Mark get his platinum wedding ring back. He didn’t panic, gently searched the area, without digging or moving any sand, out of the area. He also didn’t post it on Social Media, where anyone could have come down looking for it. As Law Enforcement and myself recommend, do not post the location of a lost piece of jewelry, on Social Media. Mark and Kaelly also knew to call someone to help, that they could trust. All great moves by them, made this an easy recovery and another ring back on the finger. Remember, “If It Matters To You, It Matters To Us”. I love my job. It’s the best job in the world.

 

 

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Lost wedding band recovered

  • from Denver (Colorado, United States)
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This past weekend I received a call from Kyle after he found my information on theringfinders.com. He had lost his 18 kt gold wedding band while throwing the ball for his dog Moose. He had seen the ring go flying and even seen where it bounced off the concrete patio. He raked the yard, spent time on his hands and knees and even purchased a pinpointer from a large on-line retailer. But his attempts to find the ring were fruitless.
Stephanie Hobbs and I were at his house within an hour of taking his call. We scoured the yard with our detectors, searching some of the area multiple times. Stephanie asked Kyle if he knew his neighbors, thinking that the ring may have flow over or through the fence. He did not know the neighbors well and it appeared they may not be home anyway. Then Stephaie asked if he had a ladder so that we could look over the fence, he only had a stepstool. Due to the lack of height in Stephanie I had to get on the stepstool to peer over the fence. Within a few seconds I spotted the ring laying in the mulch on the neighbor’s side of the fence. I got down off the stepstool and reached under the fence as Kyle guided me, I pulled a hand full of mulch to our side of the fence. That is when Stephanie used her pinpointer to locate the ring. TEAM WORK was the word for the day.
Ring Recovered 2026-05-02

Kyle’s 18 KT gold ring

A happy customer

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Wedding ring lost in the ocean, Seaside Park NJ, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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NJ Ring Finder

Lost Wedding Ring Recovered in the Surf – 8 Days Later!

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📞 Call/Text: 609-713-3926

📍 Covering Ocean & Monmouth County, NJ and beyond

I received a call from Bill regarding his father’s lost wedding ring—a ring he had worn for 50 years. They had spent the previous day surf fishing on the beach, and somewhere between fishing and returning home, the cherished ring had gone missing. His father, Craig, was devastated.

We reviewed the possible scenarios, and Bill sent me GPS coordinates of the exact fishing spot. Using satellite maps and some personal beach photos they had taken, I lined up the background landmarks and locked in the search area. We timed my visit to coincide with low tide to give me the best shot.

Once on-site, I methodically searched the entire area—from where the truck had been parked all the way down to the waterline. The surf was heavy, and I couldn’t safely search as low on the slope as i needed to. After a thorough attempt, I had to let Bill know I came up empty-handed.

But this was no ordinary ring—and I was determined. I made two more trips back to the beach that week, both met with rough surf and no success. Still, I wasn’t giving up.

On my fourth trip, the tides finally gave me a break. The water was lower and calmer, allowing me to search deeper than before. After about an hour of hunting, I hit a solid target roughly three-quarters down the slope, just above the bottom of the tide line. I dug carefully—and there it was: Craig’s gold wedding ring, still waiting to be found after eight days in the ocean.

I sent Bill some pictures—he was stunned. He immediately called his dad, who was in complete disbelief. Craig called me himself, overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude that the ring had been recovered after nearly a week of rough surf and uncertainty.

We arranged to meet early the next morning before I had another appointment. After a few words and a grateful handshake, I handed Craig back the ring that had meant so much to him for over half a century.

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Lost gold engagement ring with beautiful diamond in Longview, WA. – FOUND!

  • from Vancouver (Washington, United States)
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Early Sunday morning, I got a call from Connor in Longview, Washington. His wife had lost her wedding ring, and he was hoping I could help track it down.

A couple of days earlier, the two of them had been tossing a football in their front yard when, mid-throw, his wife saw her diamond ring slip off her finger. She watched it catch the light as it sailed through the air before disappearing somewhere in the lawn. Over the next few days, Connor, his wife, and a group of friends searched tirelessly—on their hands and knees, combing through the grass. They even sectioned off the area they believed it landed in and carefully cut the lawn down to the dirt with scissors. When that didn’t work, they bought a metal detector, only to discover it wasn’t as straightforward as they’d hoped.

The yard presented a unique challenge. The ring had been lost near pad-mounted electrical transformer boxes, and the property sat beneath overhead power lines. Between the underground conduit and the electrical interference from above, the detector constantly gave false signals. Thinking the issue might be the equipment, they upgraded to a better model—but the results were the same.

That’s when they found me on RingFinders.

We scheduled a visit for later that day, and my wife, my 10-year-old daughter, and I made the trip out. We began by gridding off the front yard and doing a careful sweep. I adjusted my detector settings several times to compensate for the electrical interference. After covering the most likely areas, I noticed an old project pickup truck sitting near where they had been playing. It had no engine and looked like it hadn’t moved in quite some time.

I asked Connor if we could shift it. He hooked up some tow straps and pulled it forward about 15 feet, giving us access to the ground beneath. Earlier, my wife had tried reaching under it with a pinpointer, but the truck’s metal frame had made it impossible to get a clear signal.

Once the truck was out of the way, I made a few passes over the patch of overgrown grass where it had been sitting. Then—BOOM. A strong, clean signal, shallow and right in the gold range. I bent down, lifted a clump of dried grass—likely tossed there when they had hand cut the lawn with scissors—and there it was. The ring, nestled at the bottom.

I handed it to my wife, who presented it to Connor just as he was finishing parking the truck. The look on his face said everything—pure relief and joy. He was incredibly generous and later left us a kind review that we’ve since added to our testimonials.

As we drove home, I thought about something my daughter had done before we left for Longview on our ring find—she had prayed that we’d find the ring. Well, prayer answered! 🙏

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Wedding Ring Recovered at Kailua Beach

  • from Waikīkī Beach (Hawaii, United States)
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I got a phone call from a couple who had lost their wedding ring in the water at Kailua Beach. I let them know I needed to adjust my schedule, but I would be on my way to help.

After talking it over with my wife and kids, I packed up my gear and headed out with my son. During the 45-minute drive across Oahu, I gathered as much information as possible—exact location in the water, reference points on the beach, and the time the ring had been lost.

When we arrived, I met up with the couple, and they walked me down to the area where they believed the ring had slipped off. With the sun beginning to drop toward the horizon, I knew we were working against time.

I powered on my XP Deus II metal detector, marked out a search grid in the sand, and made my way into the water.

The conditions were challenging. The water was cold, visibility was limited, and the light was fading quickly. I began my search in the deeper section first, methodically sweeping back and forth. After completing my first pass, I turned and overlapped my path, slowly working my way toward shallower water.

Now in waist-to-chest deep water, I suddenly heard it—a strong, clean tone cutting through the background noise.

That unmistakable signal.

I dug into the sand and lifted my scoop.

There it was.

A beautiful wedding band resting inside.

I reached down, picked it up, and turned toward the shoreline where the couple stood watching anxiously. Holding the ring high, I called out, “I found it!”

Their reaction was immediate—they jumped with joy.

People nearby stopped to watch. As I made my way back to shore, holding the ring up high, the couple ran out to meet me. I placed the ring back into their hands, and in that moment, the relief and happiness were overwhelming.

We shared smiles, gratitude, and a big embrace.

As I looked around, I noticed several beachgoers clapping and smiling, caught up in the moment as well.

What started as a stressful situation ended in pure joy—another successful recovery and another memory saved.

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Lost on the Edge: A Cliffside Search That Brought Two Rings Home in Middle River, Maryland

  • from Washington (District of Columbia, United States)
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Olivia’s stunning white gold diamond wedding band and engagement ring, beautifully reunited after an intense multi-day cliffside recovery.

Olivia and her husband Anthony celebrating the successful recovery of both cherished rings, sharing a joyful moment they’ll never forget.

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!

When Olivia reached out to me, her voice carried the kind of heartbreak that only comes from losing something truly irreplaceable. Her white gold diamond wedding band and matching engagement ring had vanished days earlier—somewhere down a dangerously steep hillside in her backyard. It wasn’t until I got to the search site that I was told that the rings disappeared somewhere down a steep embankment. I just thought the rings were somewhere in the backyard.

Her husband Anthony had already tried everything he could, even using a metal detector to recover the rings himself. But despite his determination, the search came up empty. The couple feared the worst—that the rings were gone forever. That’s when they discovered The Ring Finders, an international directory of metal detecting specialists, and contacted me for help.

A Hill That Felt Like a Cliff

When I arrived at their home in Middle River, Maryland, I quickly realized this would be no ordinary search. This “hill” was closer to a cliff—steep, unstable, and covered in thick overgrowth. Tall weeds, tangled plant life, and debris made every step—and every sweep of the metal detector—a challenge. Still, I pressed on.

Before I began the search, I asked the couple if we could pray for my success and ask the Lord to guide me to the special rings. They were quite on board with my suggestion and we did so excitedly. I told the couple that since God is the designer of betrothal and marriage, I always assume that He loves to see people recover their special symbols of love so that they can continue to highlight amongst the world their commitment to the covenant of the betrothal and of marriage.

Within the first hour, success! About 55 feet down the slope, my detector picked up a promising signal. Hidden beneath the overgrowth was Olivia’s beautiful white gold diamond wedding band, sparkling like it had been waiting to be found. Hope was restored.

Anthony admitted that before I arrived, he had already accepted the rings were gone forever. Now, with one ring recovered, we all believed the engagement ring would soon follow.

The First Setback

But the hillside had other plans. Despite another hour of searching, the engagement ring remained missing. Without the ability to properly grid the steep terrain—and with safety becoming a real concern—we had to call it a night. I assured Olivia and Anthony that I would return with full climbing and rappelling gear so I could safely and methodically search every inch of the slope.

Round Two: Precision Meets Persistence

Nearly a week later, I returned—this time fully equipped. Starting early in the morning, I brought out everything: metal detecting gear, rappelling equipment, grid lines, and even a battery-powered weed wacker to cut through the dense vegetation.

I carefully set up ropes and began working the hillside in sections, scanning each lane with precision. The process was slow, physically demanding, and required constant adjustments to avoid interference from my gear.

After nearly six hours of intense searching, covering a massive portion of the hillside…Nothing.

Just scrap metal and bits of shredded aluminum—what detectorists call “can slaw.” It was frustrating. Confusing. Disheartening. I left that day without the engagement ring, but not without a plan. I suggested searching the very bottom of the hill—an area previously dismissed due to its distance and extreme overgrowth.

The Final Attempt

The next day, after finishing other commitments, I couldn’t shake the feeling that the ring was still out there—waiting. I called Olivia and asked if I could return one last time. She gratefully agreed, sharing that she had prayed that very morning for the ring’s recovery.

When I arrived, Anthony and Olivia were ready. This time, we headed straight for the bottom of the hill—the toughest, most unlikely area. Thick vegetation covered the ground, and nearby scrap metal from a neighboring yard created constant interference.

Anthony helped by stomping down the overgrowth so I could sweep my detector across the surface. Signal after signal—none were right. Until one was. A number appeared on my screen—almost identical to the reading from the wedding band. I dropped to my knees, pulled out my pinpointer, and carefully searched beneath the weeds. Then I saw it. A faint glimmer of metal peeking through the dirt. It was the ring! Olivia’s white gold diamond engagement ring—found after three visits, hours of searching, and a relentless commitment to not giving up.

A Moment Worth Everything.

Anthony and I embraced, overwhelmed with relief and gratitude. We looked up and gave thanks to God, recognizing the incredible moment we had just experienced. At the top of the hill, Olivia saw me holding something in my hand. Even from a distance, she knew. Tears filled her eyes as the reality sank in. Both rings—recovered.

As we made our way back up, the celebration continued. That’s when Anthony shared something unexpected: It was Olivia’s birthday.
What started as a devastating loss turned into a storybook ending—one she’ll never forget.

Reflections from the Field

This search was a powerful reminder of something I’ve learned time and time again: Sometimes the answer lies just outside the expected path.
The engagement ring wasn’t missed during earlier searches—it was simply beyond the assumed boundary. Once we expanded the search area and pushed past the doubt, everything changed.

I left their home that day with a full heart, grateful to have played a part in reuniting Olivia with her treasured rings—and witnessing such a meaningful moment in their lives.

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Buried Treasure on the Balcony: Two Rings Recovered from Flower Pots in Silver Spring, Maryland

  • from Washington (District of Columbia, United States)
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Jack’s heavy palladium diamond ring featuring a brilliant 1-carat princess cut diamond which was reunited with its owner after being discovered buried in the soil of a planter. Also, Jack’s handsome men’s platinum wedding band was recovered from deep within a balcony flower pot after an unexpected loss during gardening.

Jack is shown completely relieved that both of his very special rings were recovered from the flower pots by metal detectorist Brian Rudolph.

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)

Jack set out to enjoy a peaceful afternoon doing something he truly loved—gardening. On the back balcony of his condominium, he carefully planted flowers into the same pots he had used year after year. It was supposed to be relaxing. Rewarding. A simple pleasure.

But what began as a perfect afternoon quickly turned into a nightmare. After finishing up and heading back inside, Jack made a shocking discovery—both of his rings were gone. One was his handsome men’s platinum wedding band. The other was a heavy palladium ring featuring a stunning 1-carat princess cut diamond set into the band. The loss hit hard. These weren’t just valuable pieces of jewelry—they carried deep personal meaning.

Searching for Answers.

Unsure of what to do next, Jack began researching solutions. He looked into purchasing a metal detector but quickly realized that without professional-grade equipment—and experience—his chances of success would be slim, especially with the rings potentially buried deep inside large, soil-filled pots. That’s when he found my business, Metal Detecting Adventures Inc., along with my affiliation with The Ring Finders, a global directory of specialists dedicated to recovering lost valuables. Jack reached out. And just like that, the search was on.

Following the Clues

After hearing the full story, I had a strong suspicion: the rings likely slipped off his fingers while gardening. Between watering the plants and cooler temperatures causing slight hand shrinkage, it was entirely possible the rings fell unnoticed—either into the flower pots or even over the balcony. We scheduled a visit for the very next day.

The Search Begins

When I arrived, Jack showed me out to the balcony. There were about six large planter pots lined up, along with a few smaller ones sitting on a table.
I began scanning each pot using specialized metal detecting equipment, carefully analyzing the soil. Then—a signal.

One of my detectors picked up a reading consistent with a ring. I reached deep into the pot, pulling out a clump of soil. Nothing. Again. Nothing. A third time—this time checking the soil in my hand with my detector. The signal was there. Slowly, I opened my hand…And there it was!
A glint of metal emerged from the dirt—the unmistakable shape of Jack’s palladium diamond ring! Jack was overwhelmed. You could see it all over his face—relief, joy, disbelief. That ring meant everything to him.

One More to Go

Now we turned our attention to the missing platinum wedding band.
Pot by pot, I continued scanning. Then—another signal. This time, from one of the larger planters. We both held our breath as I carefully worked through the soil. Scoop after scoop, nothing appeared. But the detector insisted—it was there. Finally, after multiple passes, the signal lined up perfectly with the soil in my hand. I slowly brushed away the dirt…And a small piece of metal peeked through. The platinum wedding band! Recovered!

A Perfect Ending

Jack couldn’t contain his excitement. Both rings—lost during what seemed like an ordinary afternoon—had been hiding in plain sight the entire time, each in separate flower pots. What are the odds?

Moments like this are why I do what I do. Every search is different. Every recovery has its own story. And sometimes, the treasure you’re looking for isn’t miles away—it’s just buried beneath a handful of soil, waiting to be found.

Another successful recovery. Another happy ending.

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VISIT THE RING FINDER’S WEBSITE TO READ MORE OF BRIAN’S SUCCESSFUL SEARCH STORIES at:

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Ritz rose gold wedding band in the scoop, lost ring found Naples

  • from Marco Island (Florida, United States)
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The kids were playing in the sand, each incoming wave increasing the urgency of adding to the ever growing sand castle wall.  Oops, wedding band gone, lost who knows where!  Was it where we collected shells, or the wet sand or we played ball in knee high surf?  Well, recommendations simply confirm themselves.  From the hotel activities director to the tiki hut guy they all say “call Mark, it’s only lost until you call!”  The story continues, the ring back on the finger where it belongs!

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Lost platinum ring naples Florida found

  • from Marco Island (Florida, United States)
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While spending an afternoon on the beach under the limited shade offered by the adjacent palms, the couple suddenly noticed his platinum wedding band slip off and bury itself in the sugar sand.  They researched their options, even considering renting/purchasing metal detectors costing hundreds of dollars, their internet search revealed testimony after testimony…”call Mark”…”it’s only lost until you call!”  Well, after prayers God answered.  All glory and thanks be unto God!  Their story continues!

Lost platinum wedding band found lowdermilk, Nsples FL

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Lost platinum ring found Captiva, FL

  • from Marco Island (Florida, United States)
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Platinum ring lost in captiva tween waters found

While vacationing from Boston, originally expert recovery divers originally from the Philippines, a husband and wife enjoying their honeymoon after getting married a month earlier, suddenly noticed his platinum wedding band slip off into the Florida gulf (Gulf of America) waters. Upon returning to their room a coordinated joint quick online search and Reddit review confirmed who to call…”it’s only lost until  you call…call Mark!” Arriving first thing the next morning along with Christopher Seeman, a Tampa Ringfinders legend in his own right, the ring was located and secured in short order as the face slapping waves from the approaching storm front quickly interfered.  Well, great news, their story continues….

thank God!

 

Platinum wedding band found captiva tween waters Florida

 

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