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Lost Gold Ring in Gallatin, TN Found By Nashville Ring Finder

  • from Nashville (Tennessee, United States)
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Alex called me around 7:45PM on July 2nd from a park in Gallatin, TN. He’s from NY and was in TN visiting friends and family at a park and was enjoying a nighttime game of volleyball. Alex had only been on the sand volleyball court for about five minutes and only hit the ball twice when he realized his 22K gold and diamond ring wasn’t on his finger. The game came to a halt and everyone began sifting through the sand with their fingers looking for the heavy gold ring. After about an hour Alex’s brother found my contact info on TheRingFinders directory.

I made the 45 minute drive to Gallatin and met Alex at the park. He and his friends were still playing volleyball on the same court much to my surprise, but maybe they were hoping someone would step on it and feel it under their feet. I began a grid search and immediately began getting lots of signals, resulting in lots of pennies, dimes, pieces of aluminum can and other miscellaneous metal bits. At one hour and twelve minutes into the search I got the tone I was hoping for. It was Alex’s ring, about two inches deep in the sand and at least twenty feet away from where Alex thought his ring would be. Alex was extremely happy and said it would have been very painful for him to return home to NY without that ring.

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Lost gold wedding ring, recovered by metal detectorist, Jean Klock Park beach, St Joseph Michigan (Lake Michigan)

  • from Granger (Indiana, United States)
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Taylor went in the water after seeing some goggles skimming around in the light surf. About thigh deep, just out beyond the small rocks, he bent over and reached in to grab the goggles. When standing upright, his ring slipped off his finger and vanished in the lofty sand.
A seemingly simple recovery, mildly complicated by several metallic targets in the immediate vicinity. Also, about 50 young kids let loose in the exact area, for lake/beach day care swim time. About an hour of searching, nearing the cut-off time to leave for work, a last minute good signal, gold wedding ring in the scoop! Mailed it back to Taylor.

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3 Rings Lost in the Dry Sand, Found and Returned North Myrtle Beach SC

  • from North Myrtle Beach (South Carolina, United States)
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On July 2, 2026 just before 11 a.m., I got a call from John saying his wife had lost her rings in the dry sand and asked how my service worked. After explaining that I do this on a reward/gratuity basis and then donate 10% to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, he gave me the details of what happened. He said the rings were lost in the dry sand where they were sitting. I told him I’d be there in about 30-45 minutes, grabbed my Equinox 800 and headed to their location. On the way, I text John saying, “If you’re digging for them, stop. You could either bury them deeper or move them.” He wrote back that he told her to stop.

When I arrived, I found one of my secret spots to park and sent John a text saying, “I’ll be walking out on the beach shortly.” When I walked out on the beach, it was packed with people, two and three families deep from the slope back into the dry sand. John called me and said, “I’m waving at you.” I made my way down to where John, his wife Ashley, and a few others were sitting. Ashley explained that the rings were on the arm of the beach chair, which she moved. She had already found 1 of the rings but the other 2 were still buried. I swung the coil over the area where the chair was with no luck. We moved other chairs, bags, etc out of the way and I followed the small path where Ashley had moved the chair. A couple of swings in the new area and I got a solid 10 on the VDI (visual display indicator), bingo, found 1. I handed that one to John and swung the coil and hit another solid 10. Scooped that one up and let Ashley reach in the scoop and retrieve it. All 3 rings were back where they belong and safe. I suggested to Ashley that she put her rings in a safe place in her bag, which she did.

John and Ashley – Thank you for trusting me to help find your treasures. Have a great vacation and stay safe.

Jim

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Lost ring found in the sand at San BuenaVentura Beach by Dave The RingFinder

  • from Santa Barbara (California, United States)
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If you have lost your wedding ring, a bracelet, golden grill or a necklace don’t waste the time or the money buying or renting a metal detector. Instead hire an expert metal detecting professional like Dave The RingFinder! Dave is the “metal detective” and knows how to stack the odds in your favor to get your precious jewelry back. Call or text Dave at 805-290-5009 so he can create a plan to get your ring back!

I got a text Saturday evening from Damian asking if I could help find his ring. He had been having a picnic at San BuenaVentura Beach in Ventura and had put up a small tent during the course of the feast. Somehow his ring had become dislodged off his finger and had ended up somewhere in the sand. I told his I could be there at sun up and that if his ring was there I would find it.

As I always do I took time out to pray and ask God to help me find his ring and when I arrived at the beach I simply asked for God to direct my steps and lead me right to where Damian’s ring was. The area was large so I started walking to the high tide line to begin my search. I got to the location, turned on my machine, took one step and one swing and got a loud 37 on my Minelab Manticore. I plunged my CKG scoop into the sand and heard the rattle of what could only be a ring and sure enough, there was Damian’s ring. Since Damian had already returned to his home in Los Angeles I agreed to mail him back his ring and now all is well.

Don’t Wait — Time Is Critical After a Ring Loss in Ventura or Santa Barbara County

Whether you lost a ring, necklace, bracelet, or other jewelry on a Ventura or Santa Barbara County beach, in shallow surf, in a backyard, at a park, or in an open field — the clock starts the moment it’s gone. Shifting tides, moving sand, and other detectorists can all work against recovery the longer you wait. Skip the metal detector rental and trust the expert — Dave The RingFinder.

Dave The RingFinder serves the entire region including:

Ventura County: Ventura · Oxnard · Port Hueneme · Camarillo · Thousand Oaks · Moorpark · Simi Valley · Fillmore · Santa Paula · Ojai

Santa Barbara County: Santa Barbara · Carpinteria · Goleta · Montecito · Summerland · Lompoc · Santa Maria · Solvang · Buellton

Notable beaches and recovery locations served: Mondo’s Beach · Surfer’s Point · San Buenaventura State Beach · Rincon Beach · Carpinteria State Beach · East Beach Santa Barbara · West Beach Santa Barbara · McGrath State Beach Oxnard · Silver Strand Beach · Mandalay Beach

About Dave The RingFinder — Ventura County’s Metal Detecting Specialist

Dave The RingFinder has been recovering lost jewelry with a metal detector since 2011 and has operated full-time as a professional ring and jewelry recovery specialist since 2017. Also known as The Metal Detective, Dave brings professional-grade equipment, deep local knowledge of Ventura and Santa Barbara County beaches and tides, and a genuine passion for reuniting people with their most treasured possessions. Every recovery is personal.

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Cape Cod – Yarmouth, MA Lost Ring, Found and Returned

  • from Cape Cod (Massachusetts, United States)
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July 1, 2026

Well summer and a heat wave have arrived in time for the 4th of July festivities. Getting a head start, Kevin was testing the water, which was still a bit on the cool side, when his white gold wedding band slipped off his finger to land on the sandy bottom of his condo’s lake. He saw the ring resting and did a shallow dive to retrieve the ring only to have it slip through his fingers and vanish into the sand.

After several tries to re-locate his ring failed he gave up the search. A couple of days later a search on the internet for someone that could help him find his ring. To his credit he chose “TheRingFinders.com” to help in his search. Navigating the home page to the country, state and person he chose to reach out to me.

His call came in as I was heading to a doctor’s appointment, but I would be available around 5pm. I arrived about 4:30, had a brief discussion on where the ring was lost. Then it was out to chest deep water in an area about one quarter of the swimming area. I started covering the area in a grid pattern and after a few passes Kevin said he thought he might have been several yards from his initial recollection. So I move to the new area. And several more minutes of searching I was shown to still another area.

About 10 more minutes passed with only two coins, a fishing weight and two pull tabs in my pouch I started a grid pattern that encompassed all three areas. Another 10 minutes of my detector not giving me a signal to stop and dig, I heard the familiar sound I was listening for, a sharp, repeatable signal and a steady numeric ID number on the detector screen. A single scoop a quick shake to remove the sand from by scoop and I saw the white gold ring. My searching had been completed in about an hour.

All that was left was to take a few pictures, tell a few stories of other returns I have made and I was homeward bound, just in time for dinner.

I will end this story with one tip to those that have read this far and find themselves in a similar predicament as Kevin had been in. And that is to stay in the spot the loss happened, have someone bring you a few coins and drop them in the area your lost item should be. Then call for one of “TheRingFinders” to come and help retrieve your item.

Until then … have a HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

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Ring Lost In Ocean, Barnegat Light NJ, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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Barnegat Light, New Jersey, LBI

I received a call from Megan asking if I could help recover her husband’s wedding ring, which had been lost in the ocean the day before. It was later that evening, and after getting all the details, I learned the ring had been lost close to low tide. Since that would give me the best chance of finding it, we arranged to meet on the beach the following day.
When I arrived, Megan walked me out to the area where her husband believed the ring had slipped off. I carefully searched the entire section of beach, even working my way back toward the lifeguard stand where he had been lifting the children. Unfortunately, I came up empty.
I then tried to search farther down the tide line, but Mother Nature had other plans. We had just experienced a full moon, and the higher-than-normal tides and heavy surf made it impossible to reach the area where I believed the ring had settled. I explained to Megan that I would return at my next opportunity when the tides were more favorable.
That opportunity came at 2:30 a.m. A few days had passed, the effects of the full moon had subsided, and the surf was much calmer. I started directly in front of the lifeguard stand where the ring had originally been lost and made my first pass down the beach. On my return trip, about halfway up the slope, my detector gave a beautiful, solid signal. I was almost certain I had found the ring.
About five or six inches beneath the sand, there it was. The wedding ring was safely sitting in my scoop.
I immediately called Megan, and while we were talking, I texted her a couple of photos. She was absolutely stunned and couldn’t believe the ring had been recovered after spending days in the ocean. Arrangements are now being made to reunite her husband with his wedding ring.
This recovery is another great reminder that time, accurate information, and experience make all the difference. If you’ve lost a ring or other valuable item in the ocean, don’t wait. The more details you can provide about where and when it was lost, the greater the chances of a successful recovery.
If you’ve lost a ring anywhere in New Jersey—whether on the beach, in the ocean, a backyard, park, or even inside your vehicle—contact Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder, as soon as possible. The sooner I can begin the search, the better the odds of bringing your treasured item home. Ring Finder

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Lost Earrings On Beach, Seaside Park NJ, recovered by Edward Trapper, NJ Ring Finder

  • from Lavallette (New Jersey, United States)
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Earing Rings lost in Seaside Park Bethany had sent me a message asking if I would be able to help her find her cherished earrings, which had been given to her by her grandmother. She had been on the beach with some children, and when she got back to the car, she noticed that one of her earrings was missing. She retraced all of her steps, searched the car, searched her bag, and found nothing. She came to the conclusion that the earring must have fallen out while she was down on the beach.
We met just a short while later and walked out to the location. I was able to listen to the other earring, which gave me a very nice signal, so I knew it should be an easy find. After just a short couple of minutes, I located the missing earring. Bethany was so happy, as the earrings had been given to her by her grandmother and purchased in Italy, and she was heartbroken at the thought that they were gone.

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Lost Ring in the brush in Oliver Springs TN

  • from Knoxville (Tennessee, United States)
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Ring Recovered After Yard Cleanup!

My friend Tyler reached out after losing his wedding ring while clearing thick vines from his fence. As he pulled the vines loose and tossed them into a brush pile, he his ring had slipped off somewhere in the process.
When I arrived, we narrowed the search to the area where the vines had been thrown. The search wasn’t easy because the ring was lying very close to the metal fence, making it difficult to distinguish from the fence signal with my detector. After about 40 minutes of carefully working the area, I switched to my pinpointer and slowly searched along the fence line.
Success! The pinpointer led me right to Tyler’s ring hidden beneath the brush. Seeing the relief on his face made the search worthwhile.
If you’ve lost a ring or other valuable item, don’t give up hope. Many recoveries happen just like this one, and with the right equipment and patience, there’s a good chance your lost item can be found.
It’s always a great feeling to reunite someone with something they thought was gone forever.

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Lost Gold, Platinum And Diamond Ring, Found Hiding In Tall Grass Of Backyard In Blount County Tennessee!

  • from Maryville (Tennessee, United States)
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I received a text from Kathy asking if I could help find her ring that was lost recently. I learned she had been spending time in her backyard, enjoying the pool and sunshine. She had been lying out on a blanket in the yard and set her ring on it so it didn’t come off in the pool. Later she shook the blanket off, forgetting about the ring.  I was able to go over the same day to help. When I arrived, Kathy was on her hands and knees searching the grass. As I walked over to her, I could see she was visibly emotional. I got started right away in the area she showed me she had shook the blanket out. After about 30 minutes, and a little outside the original search area, we got the signal were looking for. A loud 28 on my Equinox 900. The sad tears were now happy tears, the ring was back on her finger and it’s story continues.

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Sentimental Sterling Silver Ring Lost In The Sand, Found With A Metal Detector In York Beach, Maine

  • from Old Orchard Beach (Maine, United States)
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🏐 Lost Ring at Short Sands Beach, in York Beach, Maine! 🏐

The Ring Finders of Maine, With Recovery and Return #230

On Tuesday evening, just after 8:30 PM, I received an urgent call from Andrew. 📱

His daughter, Kristen, had just lost an extremely sentimental sterling silver ring. She has worn this precious gift every single day since she was 14 years old! 🥰

This ring has traveled the world with Kristen, accompanying her on trips across three different continents. 🌎
Needless to say, it is irreplaceable.

Kristen had lost the ring just thirty minutes before Andrew called me. The family is currently on vacation and was enjoying some time at Short Sands Beach in York, Maine. 🏖️

While playing volleyball on the beach just before sunset, Kristen felt the ring slip right off her finger as she was serving the ball! 🏐💥
Andrew and his family immediately began searching, but they just couldn’t spot it in the sand.

However, Andrew made a brilliant move—he marked the exact area where Kristen was standing when the ring flew off! 📍

Knowing that precise location helps immensely during a recovery. 🧭

As they were searching, a kind person walking their dog on the beach saw their plight and gave the family my contact information. 🐕‍🦺

After checking out The Ring Finders of Maine Facebook page, they liked what they saw, and Andrew gave me a call. 📞

I told Andrew I would be there in approximately 45 minutes. He said he and his family would wait and continue their search. 🕒

Once again, thoughts of a beach cleaning machine crossed my mind. 🚜 I wasn’t sure if Short Sands Beach uses mechanical cleaners or not, but I didn’t want to take any chances!

Cheryl and I quickly packed up our gear and jumped on the Maine Turnpike , heading south once again. 🚗💨

It was now 8:45 PM and completely dark—but at least it wasn’t raining! 🌙✨

🕵️‍♂️ Under 30 Seconds to a Miracle! ⏱️💍

We pulled into the parking lot near Fun-O-Rama @ Short Sands Beach , and I called Andrew. 🚗

He immediately came over to Cheryl and me, walking us over to where his family was sitting in their beach chairs, patiently waiting. 🏖️

The family had brilliantly placed a volleyball at the exact spot Kristen had been standing when she served the ball and the ring flew off. 🏐📍

I explained my game plan to the family. I would start just in front of the volleyball and swing my detector back and forth, making my way toward Fun-O-Rama .

If it wasn’t found within 30 feet or so, I would then search behind the ball—just in case the ring slipped off during her backswing. ↩️

I started the search right near their beach chairs and began walking toward the water. Within just 10 seconds, directly in front of the volleyball, I got a non-ferrous target signal! 🔊

At first, it was a slightly scratchy tone, and the TID (Target Identification) was jumping around in the 80s.

That definitely indicated a high-conducting metal, right in the sterling silver range! 🪙 (However, modern quarters also ring up in the high 80s).

I used my foot to push some sand away and scanned the area again. This time, I got a very solid 88–90 on the TID! 🎯

Honestly, I thought it had to be a quarter. There was no way Kristen’s ring fell directly in front of where she was standing, just a couple of feet away… right? 🤔

I reached into the sand, fully expecting to pull out a coin—but it was the silver ring!!!

💍✨ Unbelievable!!!!

I raised my hand with the ring and held it up to show the family. 🙋‍♂️ I watched jaws drop and heard nervous laughter break out as the entire family rushed over to me! 🏃‍♂️💨

I handed the ring to Andrew, with Kristen right behind him. As soon as she saw it, she cried out that it was her ring! The smiles, high-fives, and pure joy instantly erupted! 🙌🥳

It is absolutely crazy—just 5 seconds after I started swinging the detector, I hit the target. The ring was back in my hand after just 27 seconds total! (Cheryl’s video helped me time this out perfectly!). 📹⏱️⚡

The entire family was ecstatic, telling me all over again just how much this ring meant to Kristen.

Kristen and her family thanked us repeatedly as she looked down at the ring, safely back on her finger where it belonged. ❤️
As we were wrapping up the celebration, a woman walking her dog strolled over. The family pointed her out as the incredible person who had recommended The Ring Finders of Maine to them in the first place! 🐕‍🦺

I thanked her for her amazing support and referral, and she smiled and told me, “I love what you do.” It is always such an incredible feeling to hear positive feedback from our followers and fans! 🥹🙏

All that was left were the big hugs before we said our goodbyes. Everyone was still smiling and laughing as Cheryl and I walked away into the night. 🌙

Now, this wonderful family can fully enjoy the rest of their Maine vacation without the heartbreak of a lost ring hanging over their heads! 🌲🦞☀️

🤯 Lightning Strikes Twice! ⚡🏐

Another ring is back on the finger where it belongs! 💍 For the second night in a row, we successfully completed an evening recovery in pitch-black darkness. 🌙

But here is the truly crazy part: for the second night in a row, a ring was lost while playing volleyball! 🏐😲

In my 25 years of metal detecting, I have found well over 500 rings. I’ve found them in the dark and I’ve found them around volleyball courts. But in a quarter-century of doing this, I have never been called in to specifically search for a ring lost during a volleyball game. ❌

Now, on two consecutive evenings, I’ve been called out to find rings lost while serving a volleyball—first in Old Orchard Beach, Maine (OOB), and now in York Beach! 🏖️💥
What are the absolute odds of that happening?! 🎲📊

Just remember: “If it matters to you, it matters to us.” ❤️

I truly have the best job in the world. I love what I do! 🙏😊

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