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When the box was brought in for regular valuation, an expensive diamond brooch was found hidden in a harmless jewelry box.
Most items are worth no more than $270.
According to news agency SWNS, brooch proved to be a treasure of decorative artworks—later sold at auction for about $3,100.
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Lisa Spence, head of jewelry at Richard Wintelton Auction House in Lichfield, Staffordshire, England, found valuable items as she screened large collections.
As SWN reported, Spence said: “Of course, we always check everything.”
When the box was brought in for regular valuation, an expensive diamond brooch was found hidden in a harmless jewelry box. (SWNS)
She added: “It’s especially important to be careful and focused, and read the larger jewelry collection carefully because you never know there might be lurking there.”
SWNS says Spence barely started checking Trove when something attracted trained eyes.
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She quickly glanced through her magnifying glass and realized it was more than just another trinket hidden in her outfit.
“You never know there might be lurking there.”
“It’s obvious that we’re working on a gorgeous rectangular diamond brooch with the oval diamond about 1.20ct,” she said.
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She added: “This bright diamond is surrounded by about 1.80 ct of old diamonds and single-cut diamonds.”
“It’s obvious that we’re working on a gorgeous rectangular diamond brooch with an oval diamond on it.” (SWNS)
Not only is the diamond an exception, but the pins and safety buckle of the brooch are still intact and in good condition, making the discovery even more valuable, SWN said.
“It’s always a special moment where you can have a pleasant surprise valuation with a pleasant surprise valuation. This is no exception,” Spence said.
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When the brooch ended up under the hammer at the Lichfield Auction Center, it earned over $3,100, and the sale was more than a lucky discovery.
“It’s always a special moment, and you can spend someone’s day…it’s no exception.”
Auctioneer revealed that successful bids resulted in a record quarter for each SWN.
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“It’s great to see our Jewelry, Gold, Silver and Coin Division break all records,” said Richard Winterton, managing director and auctioneer. He said the hammer price totaled over $676,000 in the first quarter of 2025.
“It’s great to see our jewelry, gold, silver and coin divisions break all the records,” said Richard Winterton, managing director and auctioneer. (SWNS)
“It’s a huge achievement and a huge testament to the hard work, dedication and attention that the team has put in.
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He continued: “An example of an interesting detail depends on the head of our Hawkeye Jewelry.”
