Silver ring with sapphire found near Market Square
Description
I found a silver ring with a small blue sapphire this afternoon around 2:15pm near the Market Street entrance to the Roanoke City Market. It's a slim, almost delicate band, about 6-7mm wide, with a subtle leaf engraving on the inner side. The sapphire catches the light and looks vivid when the sun hits it just right. I picked it up because it looked like it had slipped off someone’s finger during a quick stroll by Center in the Square. No name or initials on the band, just that pretty blue stone. If you’re missing a ring like this, send me a DM and we can meet up at Market Square to sort it out.
Approximate found location
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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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- If valuable, ask for a photo with matching ID, receipt, or original packaging.
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- Do not accept payment to return it. That is a red flag for a scam claim.
Meet in a safe, public place
- Police stations, café entrances, transport hubs, and shop foyers all work.
- Meet during daylight hours where there is CCTV and foot traffic.
- Avoid private homes, car parks at night, or isolated locations.
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