Gold hoop earrings with pearl charm
Description
I lost my gold hoop earrings yesterday around 3:15pm near Capitol Square on State Street in Madison, WI. They're small 14k gold hoops, about 1.5 cm in diameter, with a tiny freshwater pearl charm dangling from one hoop. The hoops have a light brushed finish and there’s a tiny nick on the outer edge; the pearl charm is intact but the luster is a tad dull from daily wear. They were a graduation gift from my grandmother and carry a lot of sentimental value, so I’m really hoping someone picked them up. If you found them, reach out to [email protected] and we can figure out the best way to get them back.
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