The Hunt, The Hope, and The Happiness: Why We Keep Searching

At Kingston and Ontario Ring Recovery Services (KORRS), our mission is simple: to bring lost treasures home. Most often, that treasure is one of the most sentimental items a person can own—a wedding band, an engagement ring, a class ring, or a family heirloom.

We know that when you contact us, you’re often feeling distressed. You’ve lost something irreplaceable, and you’re placing your trust in us to find it.

We want to be upfront: “not every search is successful”.

The truth is, metal detecting is a hobby, based on science, skill, and sometimes, a little bit of luck. Rings can be buried too deep, hidden under layers of debris, picked up by others, or lost in areas that are simply too vast or dangerous to thoroughly cover.

We have recently had several calls which we did not even attempted to try because the risks were too great.

A wedding ring lost in over 80ft depth of water. Our divers would not risk diving at that depth for a chance to look for a needle in a haystack, and although the person who dropped the ring was upset about this, it was the right call to make IMO

The Real Success Rate

However, what we want you to know is that many, many times, we are successful in our recovery attempts. Our dedicated team of detectorists—who are part of a network built on proven skill and a passion for ethical recovery—have developed years of experience in reading the land, understanding how objects move in sand, water, and soil, and using the very best equipment.

​Every call is answered with enthusiasm, and every search is approached with the same level of commitment, whether it’s for a diamond ring or a simple key.

​Why We Love What We Do

​So, why do we dedicate our time to searching, even knowing that sometimes we may come up empty-handed?

It all comes down to the moment of recovery.

• The Look on Your Face: Nothing compares to the look of pure relief and joy when we hand a ring back to its rightful owner. -That moment, -that hug, -those tears of happiness, -that sincere handshake is our ultimate reward.
• ​Connecting with Community: Our service is about more than just finding metal; it’s about connecting with people in our community when they need a hand. It reinforces the value of kindness and service.
• ​The Thrill of the Challenge: Every lost ring presents a unique puzzle. Where was it lost? How long ago? What are the conditions? Solving that puzzle and hearing that clear signal that tells us we’ve found it is an incredible feeling for any detectorist.

When you call KORRS, AKA ORRS, you’re not just hiring someone with a metal detector; you’re engaging a dedicated team that is driven by the pure joy of making a difference in your life. We may not find every ring, but we promise to try our absolute best on every single call.

​Happy hunting!

— The KORRS Team

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