Holding huge sentimental value, quick scouting sessions along the beach became a ritual of return trips to the Island, just in case there was a chance of spotting the band sparkling in the sand. Having given up all hope of ever seeing it again, Stuart had a replacement made but it wasn’t the same as having the original.
But in a bizarre twist of fate, lady luck was shining down when last month Stuart, now living on the IW, went to Bonchurch Social Club to hear a talk by metal detector enthusiast Richard Armiger, chairman of Vectis Searchers.
Stuart was looking through a tray of Richard’s finds when he spotted what he thought, but couldn’t be absolutely sure, was his long-lost wedding ring. "I asked Richard if I could take it home to see if my wife recognised it and he said yes," said Stuart.
"I found the old receipt from 1976 and the serial number matched the number on the inside of the ring. I couldn’t believe my eyes. I thought I’d never see it again. It’s just amazing, I can’t believe how it all came together."
Richard, who found the ring about ten years ago while metal detecting on Shanklin beach, said he was delighted to reunite the ring with its owner. "It’s a very unusual story," he said.
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