Found silver hoop earrings near Central Park South
Description
I found a pair of earrings this afternoon around 2:15pm on the pedestrian plaza outside the Apple Store on Fifth Avenue, near Central Park South. They are silver-tone hoop earrings about 1 inch in diameter, with a polished finish and a tiny emerald-green enamel dot on one side. The other earring has a small 'A.R.' engraving on the inner back, and there is a barely noticeable scratch near the clasp, which might suggest slight wear but they still look nice. They were sitting on a bench near the entrance, and I did not see anyone looking for them, so I am hoping to find the owner. If these could be yours, please reach out and we can arrange a pickup near the plaza.
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