Pearls in the pendant, diamonds in the brooch, and a rather glamorous lady.
Tell me about her, Susan told the guest who brought the items forward.
Shes mygrandmother, her name was Irene Picks, and she married my grandfather before the First World War.
He was killed in France at the very beginning of the war, she narrated.
Irene was described as a theater girl, and her flair for glamor was evident in the pieces.
Susan began the appraisal with the diamond brooch and noted its fine craftsmanship and intricate engraving.
She dated the piece back to the late 19th or early 20th century.
It would have been a very lovely thing to have, Susan said.
She also confidently identified the pearls as likely natural due to their distinct shapes and lustrous quality.
Susan then went on to talk about the values of the items.
I love the diamondbrooch.
The guest was visibly overwhelmed when Susan announced the value.
I wasnt expecting that.
Not at all, she said.
Its just one almighty shock.
So, auction estimate, 20,000 ($25,180) to 30,000 (nearly $37,770).
The values prompted a gasp from the woman and the crowd.
Through tears, the guest said: Oh my God.
Never entered my head.
Her reaction prompted Susan to share a heartwarming conclusion: Two beautifulpieces of jewelry.
Thank you very much indeed.
The guest later said in an interview, Its just one almighty shock.
It really took my breath away, thats all I can say.
Unbelievable, she added.
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