Jewelry is expensive, which is why it’s so disheartening when you lose a piece. Whether it’s a diamond ring or your mother’s antique bracelet, losing a piece of jewelry can feel devastating. But, there is hope — you can search for the lost ring! Even if you’re looking for a silicone ring or a simple gold band, there are things you can do to track down your sentimental pieces. Here are some tips on how to find a lost ring. Determine Whether It’s Lost or Stolen One of the first things you should do is determine whether your ring was actually lost or stolen instead. If you’re traveling to any of the countries with high rates of crime, then there’s a chance your ring might have been stolen and not just lost. That’s why it’s important to consider getting a travel engagement ring to wear during any trip you take. This way, you don’t have to worry about your glittering diamond ring being a huge bullseye for thieves and criminals. Our silicone bands are perfect for traveling because they’re lightweight, affordable and great for when you’re doing a lot of walking or excursions. Browse Our Collection of Silicone Rings Retrace Your Steps If you haven’t been out of the house all day, think about where you were the last time you were wearing your ring. Did you take it off immediately when you returned home the day before? Maybe you took it off to wash your hands before preparing food. Retrace your steps from where you currently are to where you last remember having your ring on. Along the way, you might encounter your ring. Of course, this isn’t a foolproof method. Instead, it’s just one of the things you can do to try to locate your lost ring. Check Your Jewelry Box Do you have a specific place all your jewelry goes? Make sure you check there! You might have just not taken it out of its typical location. If you’re particularly busy or in a rush, you might have grabbed some of your jewelry but not all the pieces, making it easy for you to have left your ring behind. If you place your rings in their ring gift boxes, make sure you check all of them. Maybe you accidentally placed it in a box that belongs to a different ring. It’s important to check all possible locations to ensure you can find your ring. Get a Ring Gift Box for Your Significant Other Phone a Friend If you were at a friend’s house the day before, consider contacting them. Maybe they can help you find your ring! Whether they help you search your own space, or they search their own to see if your ring turns up in their space, having an additional set of eyes and hands looking for your ring is always a huge bonus. You can cover more ground, and they can help you think of additional places you might be overlooking. After all, what are friends for if not to help you locate your prized possessions? Don’t Forget to Look in Your Car Our cars are full of nooks and crannies that things can easily slip down (remember when you dropped your keys and had to move the seat all the way back just to reach them?). Don’t forget to look there when searching for your lost ring. Be sure to use a flashlight, either from your phone or a hand-held flashlight. This will help you see down those crevices between seats. You might have slipped your ring off while applying hand sanitizer, or it could have slipped off while you were opening or shutting doors. Call It In as Lost to the Authorities This one isn’t always possible, but sometimes you can make a call to local law enforcement and report your ring as missing. Even if it isn’t stolen, if there’s a record of your ring being lost, if someone finds it and tries to pawn it off or sell it online as though it’s theirs, the local authorities can track it down and return it to you. This is especially beneficial when your ring is made from precious metal or certain gemstones or has been assessed at a particular value. Some people will post their finds on social media, searching for the rightful owner — and some people will even return the item to local law enforcement, hoping they can use technology to identify whose piece it is. And, while it’s not always as easy as it looks on TV, the authorities can also post about the piece in hopes that you’ll see it. When people are aware of what to look for, you are more likely to find your ring. Order a New Ring You shouldn’t have to go without a ring just because your current one is lost. Consider ordering a new ring, such as a set of our stackable wedding bands, to wear while you search. That way, you won’t feel a weird, almost naked feeling on your finger as you go throughout your day.