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You can discover many valuable and surprising things at thrift stores, but you never know when what you find will be given the Antiques Roadshow treatment.
For example, consider a thrifter who found and purchased a gold and diamond necklace for $6.10 at a thrift store last year, according to The Cool Down. Since then, Antiques Roadshow has evaluated the necklace and given it a $50,000 to $60,000 valuation.
The thrifter who originally discovered the necklace shared details about their find on Reddit. This individual noted that the necklace was made from eighteen-karat gold and contained eighty-two diamonds. One Reddit user called the jewelry “the best thrifted thing of all time.”
Following the discovery, the thrifter had the necklace appraised by a jeweler. At this point, the jeweler said the necklace contained at least $2,000 worth of gold. The jeweler also indicated that it was difficult to get an accurate weight for the necklace due in part to its stones. This prompted the thrifter to get additional testing.
The thrifter brought the necklace for a professional appraisal, which led to a $45,000 valuation, The Cool Down reported. Furthermore, the thrifter discovered that the necklace contained gold imported to France in the late 19th century or early 20th century.
Antiques Roadshow has listed the necklace as an “Emerald, Diamond & Gold Necklace, ca. 1895,” placing the adornment within the late Victorian period. Additionally, an appraiser with the show indicated that the antique necklace has a Victorian-inspired style with table-cut diamonds and Colombian emeralds.
Those who want to view more antique Columbian emerald necklaces can check out our WorthPoint® Price Guide.
Dan Kobialka is a self-employed content writer and editor with about a decade of experience. He produces content across a wide range of industries, including antiques, insurance, and real estate. To learn more about Dan, please visit his website.
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