Found
Silver-tone hoop earrings with emerald bead, found near library
Mattoon-Charleston
Found
listing
Posted
about 1 month
ago
Description
I found a pair of silver-tone hoop earrings with a tiny emerald-green bead this afternoon around 3:15pm in the parking lot behind the Mattoon Public Library on Main Street. The hoops are about 12-15 mm in diameter and one earring has a small heart charm dangling from the bottom. They’re in good condition overall, with just a little scuff on the back from being tucked away in a purse. It seems like these might be sentimental to someone, and I’d hate for them to stay missing. If this sounds like yours, drop me a note and we can arrange a pickup or meetup.
Approximate found location
Mattoon-Charleston
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