🏆 HONORABLE MENTION My first ring return!

[claire]

I have been metal detecting for years and I have returned wallets, keys, cell phones and even an earring, but never a ring.Last week I found a beautiful 18k white gold ring with 26 diamonds. I was pretty excited and wore the ring for like 5 days. Then I started to feel bad because the ring seemed to be an anniversary or possibly a wedding ring and I could only imagine how upset the woman must have been. I don?t do Facebook, but I decided to just post on Craig?s List that a ring was found at and the name of the beach. The next day I had three responses, but one stood out, because she said she lost the ring 6 days ago and it was gold with diamonds. When I responded to her she said that she had a picture and she sent it to me. It was clearly her ring, so I told her I had it and she immediately started crying. She asked if she could come right away to pick it up. She came with her husband, who was annoyed that she lost it, as he gave it to her for their anniversary. They tried to hand me money, but I refused. It felt good to return the ring to its rightful owner, but it would have been a nice addition to my collection. A few days later, a beautiful bouquet of flowers was sent to me from the lady, along with a very nice note. that made me feel great!

 

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[Drew61]

You are a good person!!! Thanks for sharing such a wonderful story!!

 

[ArfieBoy]

It is truly a good feeling when you can return a ring you found to the owner! I have been blessed to return several. Congratulations on your great return. Thanks for sharing.

 

[billb]

Claire Thank you for sharing this special recovery with us..It’s a moment in time that will live forever..Voting Honorable Mention

 

[ColonelDan]

Honorable Mention for sure!!

 

[Tnmountains]

H.M coming your way. Lots of kindness in this story.

 

[TommyB]

I have done a bunch of ring returns as well. All I ever ask for is a picture and ask them to TRY and look Happy! It's a great feeling and good Karma.
I believe doing that lets me find even more treasures.

 

[Domenico]

That's the best reward is seeing what we do as detectorists in helping people who have lost things. I have also helped quite a few people locate items and just seeing the look on their face when you locate the item and gave it back to the them is priceless.

 

[Terry Soloman]

No better feeling! Congratulations! Honorable Mention Vote!

 

[Heavygold4me]

Congratulations on the return, it a great feeling to return something so special to someone. Good karma will surely follow.

 

[erfranks]

Great Save and return!!

 

[CASPER-2]

BIG CONGRATS!...Ive returned many rings and other items ...never took a reward
(not thats theres anything wrong with it)
I believe in good karma - hope some is coming your way !
9 out of 10 times i make a return...ive found another gold right after or the next day

 

[TooManyHobbies]

Pretty cool that you both thought to use Craigslist. I wouldn't have thought of that. Nice ring, nice reward.

 

[SD51]

That's why we do what we do...Congrats!

 

[scruggs]

No better feeling than what you felt! Lesson here for all! Good luck to you in all your hunts!!

 

[Blak bart]

Awsome story claire....congrats on your Honorable mention !! You deserve it !! What a beautiful ring and an expensive one also !! Im sure they were more than amazed it was found !!