Lost
Gold ring with emerald and initials engraved
Chautauqua
Lost
listing
Posted
8 days
ago
Description
I lost my gold ring yesterday around 3pm near the Amphitheater on the Chautauqua Institution grounds. It's a 14k yellow gold, slender 2.5mm band with a tiny bezel-set emerald on top. Inside the band is a delicate engraving 'A.J.' that I can just glimpse in the right light. The ring has a small scratch along the edge and a slight bend from years of wear, but overall it's in good condition. It means a lot to me—it's a gift from my grandmother—and I’m really hoping someone who finds it can return it. If you happened to see it, I’d be grateful if you could message me here.
Approximate last-seen location
Chautauqua
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