Gold necklace with moon and star charms
Description
I lost my gold necklace yesterday afternoon around 3pm near the Starbucks on McKinney Ave in the West Village. It's a delicate 18-inch, 14k gold chain with a crescent moon pendant and a tiny star charm, both with a slightly hammered texture that catches the light. The clasp is engraved with my initials 'PV', which is the second identifying feature. This necklace was a gift from my mom, so it means a lot to me and I really hope someone picked it up and kept it safe. If you found it, please reach out—I can describe it in more detail and meet somewhere convenient nearby to verify it’s mine.
Approximate last-seen location
Pin shows an approximate area, not the exact spot — to protect privacy.
How to safely get your item back
A short checklist to protect you and the item during the handoff.
Verify the finder before meeting
- Ask them to describe a detail not shown in your listing, such as an engraving, scratch, or contents.
- Request a clear photo of the item from an angle you did not post.
- Do not pay any release, shipping, or storage fee.
- Do not share your full address until you have verified them.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
Bring someone with you
- Tell a friend or family member where you are meeting and when.
- Share your live location with them during the handoff.
- For high-value items, consider contacting your local police station for advice first.
Keep communication on lostandfound.io
- Use the in-app message thread so there is a record if something goes wrong.
- Do not move to WhatsApp, SMS, or email until you have exchanged a verifying detail.
- Never share bank details, government ID numbers, or copies of your ID.