lost studs in austin, tx
Description
This morning at 9:25 am, I was grabbing coffee on South Congress Ave in SoCo when a chair bumped my tote and my studs slipped out. They’re a small pair of 14k gold studs, each with a tiny emerald setting; one is still in its backing, but the other vanished between the booth and the counter. I retraced from Jo’s Coffee to Guero’s Taco Bar and back, but I didn’t spot them. They were a gift from my grandmother, and I’ve worn them every day since college. I’m keeping my fingers crossed they’re tucked under a chair, or someone honest picked them up. I can’t shake the feeling they’re close by, and I hope they’re not lost.
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