Antiques Roadshow Guest in Tears: "I Can't Believe It!" as Expert Unveils Staggering True Value of Her 'Costume Jewelry' Gems

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An Antiques Roadshow The guest cried after an expert disclosed the shocking actual worth of the gemstones she believed to be merely costume jewelry.

Sunday's episode of the popular BBC Expert Susan Rumfitt was seen showcasing a collection of jewelry pieces.

The visitor arrived with two necklaces; one included a coordinating brooch as well as a set of earrings that were presented to her by her grandmother upon turning 18.

'Susan commented, "Isn’t it marvelous? That’s such a great gift."'

The visitor mentioned that she believed they were "simply decorative pieces, that's what she informed me."

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The other necklace was owned by her mother, "I believe she might have inherited it; honestly, I'm not entirely sure," the guest clarified.

Susan inspected the pieces and observed that one necklace included amethysts and topaz, whereas the coordinating set was crafted with garnets.

The specialist estimated the amethyst necklace to be from the period between the 1880s and 1890s, noting that 'the amethysts are stunning, with such a beautiful depth of color and set beautifully in yellow gold.'

She referred to it as a 'stunning piece of jewelry, complete with a case, which everyone seems to adore right now.'

Susan subsequently clarified that the garnet necklace set was from the 1800s.

Uncovering the worth of the items, the specialist commented: "For the amethyst and white topaz necklace, should it be put up for auction, the estimated price range would likely fall between £1,000 and £1,500."

Regarding the garnet parure, which is a complete jewelry ensemble, it’s simply delightful. It’s being sold at an auction due to the current trendiness of Georgian-era jewelry; the estimated price range is between £3,000 and £5,000," she continued.

The visitor appeared quite astonished and declared: "Goodness gracious, I hadn’t realized I had something like this on."

She exclaimed, "Could this be a dream? I can hardly believe what’s happening!"

In another episode, a visitor on Antiques Roadshow was stunned by the enormous worth of an apparently neglected item she had discarded in her garage two decades ago.

Specialist Marc Allum received an elegantly designed suitcase at Beaumaris Castle. 'This appears to be quite a grungy-looking old piece of baggage; it seems as though it has gone through a lot,' he remarked.

After a family friend died, the guest obtained the Louis Vuitton trunk but was initially unaware of its potential worth.

The guest's cousin residing in Texas she owns the item and acts as its ' custodian.'

"We uncovered it and it read 'Louis Vuitton.' I have actually stored it in my garage for the last two decades," she disclosed.

The specialist demonstrated the functionality of an 'uncopiable lock' on the trunk and examined the interior features of the storage compartment.

He estimated it was from about 1890 and mentioned that although it required 'a fair amount of work,' he still provided a substantial appraisal.

"As things stand currently, it could fetch between £2,500 and £3,500 at an auction. It’s quite a remarkable piece," Marc elaborated.

"Wow, wow," exclaimed the visitor.

Antiques Roadshow is broadcasted on BBC One and can be streamed on iPlayer.

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