Gold-tone heart pendant necklace found near VMFA
Description
I found a gold-tone necklace this afternoon around 4:15 pm outside the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts along Arthur Ashe Boulevard, right by the museum's steps. It's an 18-inch slim chain with a small hollow-heart pendant. The back is engraved with a tiny 'M', and the pendant has a delicate hammered texture that catches the light. The piece seems well cared for but shows a few light scratches on the chain, so it likely holds sentimental value. If this belongs to you, tell me the initial on the back or describe the pendant and I’ll arrange a safe meetup to return it, I know it’s probably sentimental.
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How to safely return this item
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Verify the owner before handing it back
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