Michael Oliver would hunt for lost metal as a hobby while working as a forklift driver. But when he began finding a lot more than metal, he realized he could make a living doing it. Now he works on ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Whether you’ve lost a ring outdoors or have a hankering to go treasure hunting on your beach day, a metal ...

Local metal detector operator Moye Howard poses for a photo with Amber Davis after finding her lost wedding ring on Folly Field Beach in late June. Davis, a Hilton Head resident, connected with Howard ...

Between every modern prospector and that little pocket of bullion, there’s a great metal detector that can strike gold at the boardwalk or even just find jewelry you lost in the backyard. By John ...

Don’t kid yourself: You’ve probably always wanted a metal detector. After seeing them in so many movies and television shows, and maybe even hobbyists at the beach using one, maybe it’s about time you ...

A young bride-to-be was wading in the ocean at China Beach when a wave hit her, knocking her engagement ring off her finger. She searched frantically for it in the sand, but to no avail — the ring, a ...

Editor's Note: December 12, 2025: We've checked to make sure that our recommendations are still available and competitively priced. We’re preparing for a new round of metal detector testing, which ...