Antiques Roadshow guest STUNNED by huge value of her mother’s diamond ring which she used to keep in a sock so she didn’t lose it
An Antiques Roadshow guest was left stunned by the huge value of her mother’s diamond ring on Sunday night’s episode of the show.
The BBC series fronted by Fiona Bruce was in Crystal Palace Park this week attracting thousands hoping to find out more about their special items.
And one such woman brought her mother’s ‘stunning’ ring to fine jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy who delivered the gobsmacking news of its £20,000 ($AUD39,000) value.
The guest explained that the item was her mother’s which had been given to her by her great grandfather.
She had found the ring wrapped in a sock when clearing out some things and when she questioned her mother at the time she said she kept it in the clothing item so that she didn’t lose it.
Shock: An Antiques Roadshow guest was left stunned by the huge value of her mother’s diamond ring on Sunday night’s episode of the show
Sparkler: The BBC series fronted by Fiona Bruce was in Crystal Palace Park this week attracting thousands hoping to find out more about their special items
Joanna went on to tell her that it was a ring made in 1915 from platinum and a transitional cut diamond with nearly full clarity.
The only detail she noticed wasn’t quite right was that one of the claws holding the diamond needed adjusting back in place slightly.
She went on to tell the shocked guest that it would be worth £20,000 at an auction.
The completely flawed guest then replied: ‘Wow! Oh gosh! I better get that claw fixed quickly then!’
It comes after last week an Antiques Roadshow guest was left astounded by the ‘ridiculous’ value of his damaged watch.
The BBC show returned for a brand new series last Sunday evening, with the antique experts travelling to Swanage Pier and seafront.
Among the treasures showcased was a rare Omega watch that had suffered the unfortunate fate of being run over by a lawnmower.
However, expert Richard Price was quick to reassure the owner that the timepiece was salvageable and valuable.
Incredible: And one such woman brought her mother’s ‘stunning’ ring to fine jewellery specialist Joanna Hardy (pictured) who delivered the gobsmacking news of its £20,000 value
Jewellery: The guest explained that the item was her mother’s which had been given to her by her great grandfather
Unusual: She had found the ring wrapped in a sock when clearing out some things and when she questioned her mother at the time she said she kept it in the clothing item so that she didn’t lose it
He said: ‘As you know this was the first watch worn on the moon but there is an unfortunate word in the watch making industry for if something is in a very poor state. We call it derelict and this is fairly derelict. How did it get in this condition?’
The guest then explained: ‘It unfortunately went through my lawnmower. We had a burglary and they must have dropped that in the grass as they left. My wife found it later in the compost bin.
He added: ‘I bought it either late 1965 or early 1966 and it was second hand at the time.’
Despite the damage, expert Richard confirmed that the watch would still be worth thousands if the couple got it repaired.
He said: ‘Assuming you can get these pieces in good condition with that strap, I see it being retailable for towards £18-20k. And the strap on its own is worth £3k.’
The male guest said: ‘I’m amazed, I’m excited, I mean I came along here convinced it was basically beyond repair, a bit of rubbish really. My son will be excited because he wants to inherit it.’
Fans were shocked by the valuation, with one penning on Twitter: ‘Just the Omega metal watch strap > £3k, flippity jibbins.’
Nice: Joanna went on to tell her that it was a ring made in 1915 from platinum and a transitional cut diamond with nearly full clarity
Reaction to the news: She went on to tell the shocked guest that it would be worth £20,000 at an auction
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