Silver ring with turquoise centerpiece and initials
Description
I found a silver ring this afternoon around 3:15pm outside the Penny Lane Café on 4th Street in downtown Elko. It's a sterling silver band, about a size 7, with a small oval turquoise inlay in the center and delicate marcasite accents around the bezel. Inside the band there's a neat engraving that reads 'M.J.'—looks handmade and personal. The ring is lightly worn but in good condition, not bent, and seems like it must have a story behind it. I get that it probably means a lot to its owner, and I’d love to help get it back to them. If this is yours, share the engraving details and the size you think it is to confirm the match.
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