Antiques Roadshow guest left shocked over eye-watering valuation as her pendant makes show history
Antiques Roadshow guest stunned by dazzling valuation as 19th-century pendant makes show history
An Antiques Roadshow guest was stunned by the stunning appraisal of her pendant during Sunday’s episode.
The connoisseur John Benjamin was impressed by the 19th century jewels, which were presented to him in Clissold Park in Stoke Newington.
As it turned out, the antique show made history as such a necklace had not appeared on the show in 30 years.
When presented with the item, John observed, “Well, this is a rather severe dark colored jewelery box in a teardrop shape and when you open the lid it reveals something considerably more colorful and bold within a splendid gold pendant.”
He went on to explain how 19th century European and French jewelers produced jewelry that seemed to date back to the 16th century.
Wow! An Antiques Roadshow guest was stunned by the amazing appraisal of her pendant during Sunday’s episode.
John said: ‘Now what we call that is Neo-Renaissance another term [is] Tudor Revivalism.
‘Of course, this one we have has an interesting piece of paper, server 1879, which suggests it’s a 19th century piece.
‘Then take a look at this, did you see this large triangular shaped stone? It is a diamond, but what we call a Lesko cut flat diamond.
The expert claimed that the frame was a ‘gift’ to him, as it was more 19th century than 16th century due to its scrollwork and heart details.
He went on, surprising the audience and visitors alike, by saying, “I’d end up winning £10,000.”
The guest’s response was a simple ‘wow’ as she was speechless with astonishment.
As John hadn’t “done an almost Renaissance piece of jewelry like this at the Antiques Roadshow in 30 years”, the necklace was historically significant to the show.
‘This is the first. So, can you imagine the pleasure you have given me by talking to you about it? he said.
Antiques Roadshow airs Sundays at 8pm on BBC One.
Beautiful: Expert John Benjamin was impressed by the 19th century jewellery, which was presented to him in Clissold Park in Stoke Newington.
Expert: John explained how 19th century European and French jewelers produced jewelry that seemed to date back to the 16th century.
Speechless: The guest’s response was a simple ‘wow’ as she was speechless in astonishment