Antiques Roadshow guest stunned as family heirloom given five-figure value
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An Antiques Roadshow guest was quick to highlight the unexpected worth of a cherished family heirloom after it was appraised by a specialist on the BBC programme.
The 2023 episode unveiled expert Joanna Hardy being captivated by a unique bird-shaped piece of jewellery, narrated by a visitor and her mother regarding its background.
Embellished with yellow and white diamonds and an eye-catching emerald, this sentimental brooch marked the birth of the owner's first child.
The jewellery aficionado Joanna couldn't contain her excitement, proclaiming: "This is a very special jewel and I wasn't disappointed when I opened the box to see this. But also it's a very special occasion I hear."
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The captivating tale continued as the daughter narrated: "So this brooch was given to my mum by my granny when I was born and mum passed it on to me when my daughter was born."
Joanna contemplated the heirloom's sentimental journey, remarking: "And to think that this brooch has been passed down through these generations, that is what jewellery is all about."
Her praise extended further as she admired the craftsmanship: "I love it because it is everything that I look for in a jewel, it is beautifully crafted. Everything you see has been hand done and handmade."
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Upon examining the exquisitely detailed piece, Joanna couldn't help but admire its artistry, commenting: "And you've got all these yellow diamonds, and then the head is all white diamonds, then that emerald eye."
She continued with excitement, appreciating the craftsmanship as she noted: "And what I love to see, you might not see the other eye but they have always paid attention to the reverse and you've got it sitting perched on a line of baguette diamonds and then you've got these three Marquise cut sapphires."
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With an air of enthusiasm, Joanna delivered her verdict on the item's worth: "I mean, it really is absolutely superb."
She tantalisingly hinted at the grand valuation, disclosing: "And if you were going to buy something similar, you would probably need to spend about £25,000 and £30,000."
This revelation elicited a chorus of gasps from the crowd, while the family in possession of the piece appeared overjoyed, reports The Mirror.
In a mixture of astonishment and caution, the principal guest could hardly believe what she heard, uttering a shocked "No!" before turning to her daughter with the firm instruction: "Look after it!"
The guest shared her elation about the substantial valuation, expressing: "I am delighted that it is so valuable because it is such a special thing to hand down."
Antiques Roadshow is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
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