Antiques Roadshow guest gasps ‘I can’t believe it!’ as she learns truth behind her ‘costume jewellery’

AN Antique’s Roadshow guest was left stunned when she learned the true value of her necklace.

During an episode of the popular BBC One programme that aired earlier in the year, viewers were introduced to a guest who brought a green necklace to be valued.

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Viewers were introduced to an Australian guest who brought a necklace to be valued[/caption]

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The necklace was purchased from an antique shop down under for $30 when the guest was 16[/caption]

Expert Judith Miller’s face lit up when she spotted the object and said: “I love costume jewellery, I always have done.”

The green and gold necklace was bought years ago in an Australian antique shop, it’s owner revealed.

Speaking about why she purchased the necklace, the guest said: “It’s simplicity, it’s colour – it really just appealed.”

“I really just loved it straight away.”

The guest said she had just started her first ever job and decided to treat herself when she lodged her first pay check.

She paid $30 Australian dollars for the piece.

Judith then told her that it was “really high quality” costume jewellery and “incredibly well made”.

The expert continued to say she thought it was French and definitely made in the 1950s.

While her comments delighted its owner, Judith left her speechless when she made a valuation on the necklace.

She estimated the necklace to be worth between £400 to £500.

Speaking after hearing the news, the Australian guest said: “I’m absolutely blown away, I’m just so impressed.

“I mean I was 16, had absolutely not idea what I was doing, bought something I loved and it’s amazing to hear that it’s actually worth something.

“Go with your gut, buy things that you love, she concluded.

Antiques Roadshow airs on BBC One and iPlayer.

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Antiques expert Judith loved the piece and admired the level of detail it had[/caption]

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She left the guest stunned when she revealed it to be worth £400 to £500[/caption]