First Engagement Ring & Return At The Beach

[sdbirder]

I was having a relatively slow morning detecting at La Jolla Shores Beach in San Diego today, about $1 in clad and a euro coin when a young woman came up asking for help finding a ring. She was frantic and her husband was second guessing, saying it must be at home and asking when was the last time she saw it? She kept insisting it was here right here, next to the seawall. With just a couple swipes of my Equinox 800/15" coil I had it in the scoop. She was ecstatic and gave me a big hug. I've always dreamt of finding a big expensive engagement ring whilst detecting. I've gotten a few gold bands but nothing like this! I obviously didn't get to keep it, but it seemed to bring some good karma to the day and I found two large silver rings shortly afterward. She insisted on getting my info and address so I might be getting a reward or thank you letter later. Here's a couple pics of the expensive ring, the happy owner and the two silvers I got afterward.

[Ridge Runner]

sdbirder

 Don’t that make you feel good all over to give back something that could have been lost forever for them ?

 The best part about this hobby is doing the right thing and seeing their face when you find what they lost.

 Chuck 

[Daniel Tn]

That is awesomeness!  I swear though, I know her doppelganger; she is an archery shooting friend of mine.  They could pass for sisters for sure.  

[strick]

Very lucky lady your were close by to help them out...she had better get that ring re sized as it looks very loose on her finger. Nice job on the two silver rings!

strick 

[AllenJ]

Great story, thank you for sharing.

[mn90403]

Good job on finding a ring that was 'pointed out' to you.  I've done that a number of times.  

The reward can be going to an area you had not considered and finding more goodies!

Well done.

Mitchel

[BeachHunter]

Very well done. I hope she follows through with a reward. Good job and honorable mention to you!

[Ferrous Grump]

1 hour ago, BeachHunter said:

Very well done. I hope she follows through with a reward. Good job and honorable mention to you!

I noticed her hat (Navy).   I usually tell those, or spouse of someone serving that their service to our great country is reward enough!

[BeachHunter]

You bet! I couldn’t agree more.

[Gerry in Idaho]

The Big Bling Ring Return is a Karma King for you.  I've been fortunate to catch a couple of them on video.  The feeling you get when going home and telling your friends/family of the story is priceless.  The lady and her husband will forever be grateful for your cooperation and Ring Return.  Job well done and a special Hats off to you for sharing the finds, photos and story.  

May you eventually find a Big Bling that can not be returned, but only to a finger for your lady some day.