I truly cannot thank Stan Ross Metal Detector Ring Finder Service enough. Yesterday I lost my wedding ring on the sand in Newport Beach, and it is one of the most sentimental things I own. I lost it around 3 PM on Sunday, but didn't realize it until 11 PM that night when I was at home and couldn't find it anywhere. I started panicking and began rewatching videos from earlier in the day. While watching them, I noticed that the ring was no longer on my finger, which meant it must have fallen off somewhere on the beach. In desperation, I called Stan at 11 PM, honestly not expecting anyone to answer that late, but he picked up the phone right away. He reassured me that there was still a good chance we could recover it and said he would go out first thing in the morning before the beach sweepers came through. True to his word, Stan was on the beach by 6 AM. Within a short time he located my ring buried in the sand, 12 hours after I had lost it. I cannot even describe the relief and gratitude I felt when he sent the photo that he had found it. It truly felt like a miracle. Stan is incredibly professional, responsive, and clearly passionate about helping people recover items that mean the world to them. If you ever lose jewelry at the beach, call him immediately. What he does is amazing and he truly saved something that is irreplaceable to me. Stan Ross is an absolute lifesaver. Five stars isn't enough. read more

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My husband's ring slipped off his finger after petting a wet dog on the beach at Balboa Island. The ring was a family heirloom and we were frantically crawling around the sand looking for it for 45 minutes. A passerby stopped to help and suggested we contact Stan, the Metal Detector Man. We did and he showed up about 20 minutes later with his high-powered metal detector. It took about 10 minutes and he found it buried in the sand!We were relieved, amazed, and happy with a job well done and his super fast service. He is a gem of a guy and loves helping people find what they've lost. His fee is extremely reasonably, too. If you lost jewelry in the sand -- call Stan. He'll find it. He saved the day!!!!! read more

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Stan helped me find my engagement ring today amongst a ton of bushes at a public park. Thank goodness he was available! Took some time.. but he found it. read more

We are so grateful for Stan! My husband lost his wedding ring playing in the ocean with our daughter. We looked for an hour on our own when someone on the beach said to call the Metal Detector Man. I called Stan and he said he would be there in 30 minutes. He literally found the ring in under 10 minutes of looking. We were in absolute shock. Thank you so much Stan for being so responsive and so quick to help us in our time of need. Truly. read more

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Im sure it's not the first or last time it's been said but Stan is the man! I lost my wedding band just yesterday around 6:30PM while at the park in the playground sand with my daughter. We conducted a fruitless search until 7:45 PM with my family (and some generous strangers), and I thought all hope was lost until I found Stan's website. I texted Stan at 9:20 and received a call back within a minute! We agreed to meet at the park the following morning at 8AM, we chatted while he searched the area for about 15-20 minutes and thankfully he was able to quickly locate my ring in the sand! My wife and I are so grateful that Stan volunteers his services for the community and while maybe not every story ends up with a happy ending DO NOT HESITATE to reach out to Stan. My situation may have been an easy one, but he shared with me a few of his stories and likely has hundreds more of crazier scenarios where he has been successful! Also please do not forget to tip your friendly metal detector man! Cheers to Stan and his many more recoveries to come!! read more

What started as a crazy 25-hour work trip turned into a horrible experience with an amazing ending. My bestie and I were sent to Laguna Beach for work, and between our last evening session and dinner, we decided to walk along the beach. We ended up sitting down and getting completely caught up in conversation when suddenly a wave crashed into us, sweeping away all of our belongings -- phones, shoes, purse, everything. All I remember were the screams and us desperately trying to grab whatever we could. When I got back, I realized both of my engagement rings were missing. We went back out to search, but deep down I knew the waves had probably taken them. I think I was still in shock because it didn't really hit me until I got back to my room and had to call my fiancé while crying my eyes out. After calming down, I spoke with the hotel front desk to see if they could help, but unfortunately, I never got any follow-up from them. I started researching online and came across Stan. Honestly, by that point I had lost hope and was very skeptical about having someone else search for them. Stan was incredibly detailed, knowledgeable, and explained how the waves and tides worked. He gave me a timeframe for when he'd come out to search. I watched from my balcony as he worked tirelessly up and down the stretch of beach where I lost them, but after a while I went to sleep knowing I had an early morning ahead of me. Then I got a text saying he had found two rings. Of course, I still couldn't believe it -- I figured lots of people lose jewelry on the beach. The next morning I texted to confirm, and when he called me, he described my exact rings. I was completely speechless. Stan is truly an honest, genuine person, and I cannot thank him enough for what he did. I 100% recommend him to anyone who has lost something valuable. read more

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Stan Ross just made another needle in a haystack find. My daughter lost a ring she received for her birthday and after a call he was out in under 24 hours, on a Sunday. He came out with full confidence that he would find it - and HE DID! What a wonderful kind man. Thank you Stan! read more

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Late in February, my daughter lost a large gold earring in the sand by Annenberg Beach House after playing volleyball for her High School. She and I panicked as it was my Mom's earring given to me, then my daughter. It had a huge amount of sentimental value to her. We spent the next day searching the courts but couldn't find it. She spoke to someone at the cafe who said to reach out to Stanley, The Metal Detector Guy and gave her his number. She reached out and he immediately got back to her and wa SO incredibly kind!! He offered to go down the very next day to look for it. Lo and behold, after around 3-4 hours he sent us the below photos and said he had found it!!! We were over the moon and could not believe it! He was so very nice and actually had run into my daughter's volleyball coach and gave him the ring to give my daughter. We were so incredibly grateful and want to share this information with everyone who may lose something!! Don't give up, just call Stanley the Metal Detector Guy!!! Thank you Stanley!!!! I will be sharing this on Next Door as well in case anyone might need his help! read more

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His thoughtfulness and commitment to finding my husband's lost wedding band was amazing!

While on the beach we lost a ring! We searched for almost an hour and decided it was a lost cause. Thankfully we asked someone with a metal detector if he could help, and he did! He found it in less than a minute! He was so kind and we thank him for his service. Thank you metal detector man for finding the ring. You were a God sent! I will definitely call you next time something goes missing! read more

He helped me find my wedding band! He met up with me on the beach at 9PM and stayed until 10:30 PM. He never quit, thanks Stan the Metal Man! read more

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Truly the best service I have ever received. My wedding ring fell off playing volleyball at the San Clemente beach and after 20 people unsuccessfully searched in the exact radius it had fallen off in, someone luckily found Stan's information online. He answered my call after the first ring and was getting into his car to meet me before we even hung up. He drove 45 minutes and found my ring within 10 minutes of searching. I am so grateful for Stan and his efficiency, and so lucky his service exists!! read more

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Words cannot describe how grateful I am for Stan and his incredible talent. Like a dummy, I decided to play beach volleyball with my necklace on. We searched for the charm for about 20 minutes before calling Stan. Stan answered immediately and arrived within 45 min of calling! Stan was incredible kind and found the charm in 6 minutes! All he asked was for a minimum tip to cover his mileage :) Such a sweet and kind man. For more info catch his blog at metaldetectorman.com Thanks Stan! read more

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Not all heroes wear capes. My husband lost his wedding band after a swim. We gave up after searching on our own. A family even offered their metal detector. As sweet as they were, they couldn't find it. We knew we had little time to act and started to look into heavy duty equipment online. That was how we found Stan in our search. We knew we could either buy and learn how to use a detector ourselves (which would take a lot of time), or we could hire a professional. Stan answered our text within a matter of minutes. He met us at the beach. We showed him the area where the ring was lost. He found it in maybe 2 minutes. Perhaps less. Stan was exceptionally prompt, practical, and genuine. We cannot recommend him enough if you ever need his help. read more

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What a lifesaver Stan is! I went camping with the boys, and managed to lose my wedding ring towards the end of the night. I searched on my own at the campgrounds three different times for a total of 6 hours, I had zero idea where it may have gone, or when I may have lost it. I had turned that place upside down, or so I thought. As a last ditch effort, I found Stan online and within a matter of hours he showed up to the campsite (only because he found someone else's ring that same morning!) Within 20 mins of arriving, Stan found the missing ring! It had fallen off my finger into the fire while placing wood in the fire. I had searched that fire pit with my bare hands the day before and found nothing, it was under about 6 inches of ash and debris. Beyond thankful for Stan, as we celebrate 10 years of marriage this year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Stan. read more

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A True Lifesaver - Thank You, Stan! I can't express how grateful I am to Stan, the metal detector man! I lost my wedding ring while enjoying a day at the beach in Corona Del Mar, and after searching for it ourselves, we came up empty-handed and felt utterly defeated. After some quick online research, we found Stan and decided to give him a call. To our amazement, he met us at the beach in just 10 minutes! It was already 7 PM and getting dark, but Stan arrived ready to help. To say he works quickly would be an understatement! Within just one minute of scanning the sand, he found my ring. I couldn't believe it--my heart was racing, and I felt an overwhelming sense of relief. Stan was not only incredibly skilled but also kind and reassuring throughout the whole process. I honestly don't know how we can ever thank him enough for his help. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation, do not hesitate to reach out to Stan. He is a true professional and a lifesaver! Thank you, Stan, for reuniting me with my cherished ring! read more

Stan is a life saver! I lost my keys on the beach and it got buried in the sand. Three days later, I called Stan for his help and I immediately felt hopeful that he could find it. He rushed to the beach with his equipment and was already out there searching when I arrived at the beach. Just five minutes later, he was able to find my keys. I am so grateful for Stan!!! read more

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On the Saturday before Mother's Day 2022, within an hour of settling down on the sand for our beach outing, I had lost both my wedding band and the ring my oldest son got for me for Mother's Day 2019. We searched the sands for 4 hours (10:15am-2:15pm) and found nothing. We scanned the beach continuously, hoping to find someone with a metal detector who might be able to help us but no luck. Another obligation made us leave our area and I didn't return home until 7:30pm. I googled "lost my ring in the sand" and hoped I can find some clues or hints on how I can find my ring and I stumbled upon www.theringfinders.com and wow, I never knew such service existed! I quickly texted Mr. Stanley Ross and by 8:30PM THAT EVENING, he was already on the beach, searching for my rings!! Within half an hour, he had found BOTH rings! I was astounded, what amazing luck I had to have to find Mr. Ross!! I could not be more grateful, seriously- I had lost my ring earlier that morning, didn't talk to Mr. Ross until close to 8pm that evening, and he was able to find my rings before the beach closes at 10pm! Mr. Ross is so friendly and SO GENUINE, he cares only in returning people their prized possessions!! He truly is HAPPY to help, a true rare GEM of a person! I will definitely tell people about Mr. Ross and his service!! read more

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Stan is the Man!!! We called Stan when we thought my husband's ring was lost while digging in the sand with our kids. He showed up within an hour of us knowing it was gone. We didn't find our ring that evening and I thought for sure it was a goner. But Stan returned at 3am for low tide and found my husband's ring in the ocean where he had been boogie boarding with our kids. He called us (at 9am) and we were shocked!!!!! He was incredibly thorough and dedicated to looking for my husband's ring. read more

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So grateful for Stan!!! I went to the beach A WEEK before my wedding, took my engagement ring off to put on sunscreen, and lost it in the sand. After sifting through the sand for over an hour with my partner and a friend, Stan arrived to save the day! He found my ring in under 5 minutes. What a great man, very kind, and drove so far to come help us! I recommend Stan to anyone in a similar predicament as I found myself in. He's a household name for us now as we re-tell the story and laugh about it! read more

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What more to say than another happy customer. Stan is a legend. Two days ago, the LA times posted an article about Stan and his ring finding business and I can see why he's become to popular. I have never dealt with a more humble professional. I was in Playa del Rey, miles away from where Stan operates in Newport. It's Fourth of July, the beach is packed, and I lose my wedding ring. Like a knight in shining armour, Stan arrives within an hour of calling him and finds my ring within minutes. He's fair, honest, humble, professional, quick to respond, charismatic, and good at his job. All hail Stan Ross, the man who saved my marriage. read more

My 90 year old nana fell by the water right on 38th street Newport Beach and walked over towards the sand to dry off when she noticed her ring she got from her now passed husband (tata) since 1951 was missing! Our family lost all hope until I found Stan The Metal Detector Man! I called and he immediately came by within 15 minutes! It was very reassuring to see how confident and knowledgeable Stan was. He had a plan and reasoning for what he was doing and he found the ring in less than an hour. He really is just doing this to see people's faces light up when he finds their sentimental keepsake. He accepted Venmo of any amount we deemed was fair and said as long as he gets enough money for gas and to keep his website (http://theringfinders.com/stan.ross) up that would be enough. Honestly can't thank Stan enough because what he found was priceless and he's doing gods work! read more

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We were spending the night at the balboa pier beach eating Mama D's with a bonfire on enjoying the sounds of the waves. We were about to leave so we were picking everything up and my friend was shaking the sand off the towel when suddenly his wedding ring dropped and fell through the sand! We started scrambling with phone flashlights and looking for the ring, trying to gently move the sand in random places with hope of finding it. 20 min in, nothing. My friend was freaking out as he just recently got married and wouldn't be a good sign if he lost the ring. My partner suggested to Google places that rent out metal detectors so we can try to find it in a smarter way. Googled metal detector rental and got some results and one of them was this Yelp posting of a "Metal Detector Man". We read some of the reviews and seemed to be very similar to our situation and decided to give it a try. We called the number and Stan picks up and we explained the situation to him. He mentioned he will need 20 min to get there with his kit and will charge 25$ for gas money to drive there and back to his house. 15 min later, Stan shows up in a cool red Mini Cooper, pulled out his metal detector and started walking towards us. Stan was just awesome. He introduced himself and explained that he's part of the ring finders group all over the world that provide a very similar service and making a lot of people happy and avoiding mishaps like this. It took Stan 1 min to find the ring and had all the right equipment and just got the job done so seamlessly! Next thing you know it, we were leaving home happy with just a really scary funny memory to remember for a lifetime! If you ever loose anything on the beach anywhere around the Newport Beach area, look no further, Stan is the Man for the job! read more

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This metal detector man saved us! We lost my dad's ring in San Clemente and called him after an hour of digging. He quickly headed over, found us easily, and took like 3 mins or less to find the ring. Thank you! read more

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I called Stan at 6 pm on a Friday night to look for a ring lost in my back yard He arrived 1 hour later with all of his equipment . He searched and searched and would not give up: It even grew dark and he brought out his high power lights He had decided he would come back the next day when it was light again and decided to go back over to the bushes 1 more time and guess what? HE FOUND IT!!! everyone was in tears and couldn't believe it! He gets a HIGH FIVE from our house I would highly recommend Stan! read more

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Stan I CAN'T THANK YOU ENOUGH!!! I honestly thought my engagement ring was gone forever. The equipment that Stan uses is excellent and he was able to locate my ring in a small crevice that I didn't even know my car had. Before finding Stan online, I searched my vehicle relentlessly from top to bottom for over 3 hours! Stan was nice enough to drive out to me, and he truly came to my rescue! I cried tears of joy and gave him a big hug once he located the ring through his cool tiny camera. I highly recommend using his service! He has years of experience, is very patient and wants to help you find your prized possession! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOUUUUUUUU read more

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After driving home, I realized I dropped my Apple Watch on the beach at Doheny State Beach after camping there for the weekend. The park staff was not overly helpful, but one of my friends recommended I Google metal detecting services in that area - SUCH a great idea, that I would have never thought of! I am SO grateful that Stan answered at the first place I called.... because within the hour, he FOUND IT! He traveled to Doheny, searched the location I thought I lost it, and let me know as soon as he found it - I really appreciated his communication (ETA, plan, status, etc.) throughout as well!! It didn't stop there.... I live in San Diego (a little over an hour on a good day), so I offered to pay for his time and shipping if he would be kind enough to mail the watch to me. He let me know that he needed to come down to San Diego for something else anyway and that he would arrange to meet up with me when it was convenient and return my watch in person! And he did exactly that, the NEXT DAY - what a Saint!! read more

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My ring remains lost, but I so appreciate that Stan showed up and put so much effort and energy into our search. He seemed even more disappointed than I felt once the search was concluded. Also, he drove all the way to the San Fernando Valley on Mother's Day to help me. At the end he apologized that we didn't have the fairy tale ending we had hoped. read more

Truly an unsung hero, Stan (the metal detector man) is a rare combination of intelligence, experience, talent, preparation and kindness. My son went through my bag at the beach, and in the process, lost my wedding ring. I didn't realize it was gone until a couple hours after we had left when it was dark and the tide was coming up. I immediately googled "metal detector Newport beach" and Stan's site was at the top. I immediately called Stan and he was there in 20 minutes and found my ring after 30 minutes of searching. Even more amazing is that Stan was prepared to search as long as necessary to find it--and was highly confident that he would. I am so grateful to and for Stan, and that humans like Stan exist. Amazing... read more

Stan the man! I was referred from Reddit and within one day he was on the beach scanning for my wife's necklace. He kept me updated the entire time while we were both working our prospective jobs. He diligently offers a service you hope you don't need, but you're glad to have when in need. If I see anyone else in my situation, he's the number I'm giving out read more

Called Stan & within an hour my necklace was found! Genuine, kind person who wants to help. read more

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Stan blew my mind and exceeded all expectations....not only did he find my wedding band, but he explained the process...tides, locations, etc. local legend. I can't thank him enough. His business model is fair and he delivers, plain and simple. If you lost something cherished in the OC, Stan is your guy. don't ask questions, just trust Stan and the process. I left his business card at the front desk of our resort in Laguna and suggested they keep him on retainer. The guys at the resort couldn't believe my story, but alas, Stan came through. This is the third time I've lost my ring and it still survives : 1. Hawaii; 2. Paris; 3. Laguna. How many lives does it have left? That I'm not sure of, but one thing I'm sure of is Stan the ring finder. If you need sometime to locate your treasured item, call Stan! read more

HIGHY RECOMMEND STAN. I messaged him and he responded in minutes saying I'm ready to go. I couldn't believe it within 2 hours from our first conversation I had the ring in my hand. Just amazing and unbelievable! Thank you so much!! read more

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My wife lost her wedding ring in the sand at Newport Beach.. she posted on one of Facebook mothers' groups and many ladies recommended Stan for her. We contacted him right away and he strongly advised us to start searching for it immediately even though it was almost midnight.. I met him there on the beach at 11.30 pm! He was very kind and patient. We found the ring in less than an hour! read more

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We were vacationing at Newport Beach and my mom lost four small wedding bands while siting at the beach for a day. After realizing the loss, she fretted al day and hesitated saying anything to our group because she was sure they were gone forever. Around 10:00 pm she finally told us about her missing rings and we knew we couldn't find them ourselves. We thought we could possibly l rent a metal detector and while searching for somewhere to do that, we came across Stan's name. We decided to trust the reviews and were grateful to know there was someone with experience who could help us out. After calling Stan, we were BLOWN AWAY at his excitement, service and desire to help. We put in a call around 11:00 pm and he wanted to go out hunting right away. We met him at the beach 20 min later and had all four rings within 25 min. Truly an amazing experience! Stan went above and beyond what we'd expect and was so kind and genuine. He turned an something horrible into an amazing experience for my whole family!!! He's definitely outSTANding! read more

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Oh my goodness, Stan saved the day! We purchased a special ring for my daughter as a high school graduation gift. Less than a week later, she dropped it on the beach! I found Stan while doing a Google search and called. He picked up right away and left immediately for the location. Less than an hour later, I received a text that he'd found it. He works by gratuity instead of a fee structure so please be generous! read more

I lost my university class ring in the sand at the Santa Monica beach when I was shaking sand off of my hands. I was devastated to say the least, but Stan came to the rescue within an hour and was able to find my ring in less than 2 minutes!!! I found Stan through Ring Finders on google and called him. He picked up the phone right away and arrived at the time he said he would get here! Stan turned what was the worst day into the best day ever.... he has a kind, genuine soul who does this kind of service to help others because he truly enjoys helping people. I was impressed to see that he does this service 24/7 & 365 days a year - it just shows how passionate he is about helping others. Please remember to tip him very generously because he does not charge for his service!!! Thank you so much Stan I am so thankful to have met you!! read more

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Thank god for Stan!! I was camping for the weekend at Newport dunes with family and friends. While swimming in the bay, a little girl kicked my finger and my wedding ring fell off. It's a custom ring that includes both my engagement and wedding rings. I found Stan on ringfinders.com and he met up me within minutes. My ring was 8 feet deep in mud surrounded by hundreds of little stingrays. It would have been lost forever without Stans help. I am forever grateful for Stan read more

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I was frantically searching for my wedding ring, I googled 'metal detectors for rent' and Stan's service popped up. I'm glad I didn't bother to rent one and spend another 4 hours looking. If I could rate higher than 5 stars for him I would! He arrived just an hour after calling and found it in 15 minutes. Saved the day indeed Thank you Stan!!!! read more

STAN - the literal METAL MAN! My fiancé's engagement ring fell off at Santa Monica Beach as we were leaving late into the evening. We, along with friends, immediately searched in the dark to no avail. We decided to secretly mark the spot, leave, and get up early the following day to get to the beach by 5:30am to look again (and beat the tractors from covering the lost ring area). We considered renting a metal detector (or buying one and returning it) but the models the stores offered seemed cheap and unusable. So we sifted sand...unsurprisingly - still no luck. BUT, we found Stan on Yelp (thus the review) and called him before the sun even rose. He answered immediately and said he was on his way! He must have left, literally right away, because he showed up in less time than we even thought. Fully geared on arrival, he told us "he'd do his best." Well...he did, and the ring was found in less than 5 minutes. Seeing him work, and his equipment - I wouldn't even consider renting my own detector or sifting sand again. He is a master of his craft and an even better citizen (you can tell he does it just for the enjoyment). As he sifted some sand from a spot, he asked us to describe the ring in detail - so we did - and then he pulls out a ring from the sift and goes "Is this it?" OF COURSE IT WAS (and I could tell he knew it was too). Seriously, if you lose anything like jewelry, or other metals on the beach: mark out the spot, stay there (and stay calm) - and call Stan. You're in amazing hands and couldn't have met a nicer guy. read more

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