A couple found 10 pieces of assorted jewelry near a lake off Daretown Road in Upper Pittsgrove on Jan. 9.
UPPER PITTSGROVE TWP. -- A walk near a Salem County lake resulted in a surprise for a couple.
This jewelry was found near a lake in Upper Pittsgrove Township, state police say. (New Jersey State Police) New Jersey State Police said the pair discovered an assortment of jewelry on Jan. 9 near the body of water off Daretown Road in Upper PIttsgrove Township.
The couple gathered up the jewelry and brought it to the state police's Woodstown Station.
"At this time, we don't know if this jewelry was lost or stolen," said a post on the state police Facebook page.
"What we do know is that jewelry often holds sentimental value, passed down through generations or given as a gift by a loved one."
A photograph posted by state police shows 10 pieces of jewelry ranging from wrist watches to gold chains, pendants and even an ornate pocket watch on a chain.
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State police say if the jewelry belongs to you or if you have any information about the jewelry you should call them.
Det. Sgt. Salvatore Giuliano at Woodstown Station can be reached at 856-769-0775.
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