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Susan Rumfitt identifies the Victorian brooch at Buckfast Abbey, in the most-watched of five new clips.
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Victorian Brooch Mistaken For Citrine Hides A Valuable Surprise | Antiques Roadshow UK
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- 0:18The owner traces the brooch to her husband's grandmother and a family tradition of jewellery gifts.
- 0:53Rumfitt dates the brooch to the late 1860s or 1870s.
- 1:43The cushion-cut stone has a diamond border and a Victorian gold-and-silver setting.
- 2:25Rumfitt identifies a yellow sapphire, likely from Ceylon, rather than citrine.
- 3:20The broadcast-time valuation is £15,000 to £20,000.
The owner wasn't convinced. A local jeweller had suggested the yellow stone in her family brooch was citrine, but she had kept a little doubt in reserve.
In BBC Antiques Roadshow's busiest new upload, Susan Rumfitt confirms that instinct: the cushion-cut centre is a yellow sapphire, surrounded by diamonds in a Victorian gold-and-silver setting. The brooch belonged to the owner's husband's grandmother, whose father bought jewellery for his five daughters whenever he bought something for his wife. Quite a family shopping tradition.
Filmed at Buckfast Abbey in 2019, the appraisal ends with a valuation of £15,000 to £20,000 at the time of broadcast. The owner has a practical response: "I think I'll wear it very carefully from now on." The clip has reached roughly 325,000 views. Among the comments are a request to see the back of the brooch and a suggestion that its yellow stone would look particularly striking against a deep blue dress.
The channel's other new excerpts range from a Swedish stoneware cat to an Indian painting of a Ramayana scene. Wartime keepsakes also feature prominently: Graham Lay examines medals and photographs connected with a soldier who served with Lawrence of Arabia, while a separate compilation revisits personal stories from the Second World War.
The Lawrence of Arabia clip is drawing the most daily views now. Behind it, John Benjamin's encounter with an unusual carved box dating to around 1720 continues to gather attention after passing a million views.
Subscribers were unchanged over the week, and daily viewing is running at a little over half its usual level. Even so, the channel added more weekly views than nearby television channels including Hat Trick Comedy and Superstore, with only Etalk adding more among this group.
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What viewers say
Very beautiful brooch. I wish they would turn it over and show us the back, as well.
@lisacrandall409See it on YouTubeImagine that worn on a deep blue dress. The contrast would make it even more stunning. Gorgeous piece.
@ThomasDawkins88See it on YouTubeThat is a fine brooch. I'm glad she wears it out.
@katyc.8663See it on YouTube
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The appraiser looked pretty worked up about that one. It’s lovely.
@VinzClorthokeymasterofGozerSee it on YouTubeThe main stone is wonderful. Those diamonds though!!!!! Oh my.
@farginargleSee it on YouTubeI've never understood why these antique jewels are priced lower than what you'd pay for a newly-made piece with the same stones.
@latebloomerabroadSee it on YouTubeMade me want to have another look at a stone I have had for 60 years kept in place by bubble gum.😊
@Doghouse67See it on YouTube
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In which English county was the brooch appraisal filmed?
The appraisal was filmed at Buckfast Abbey in Devon in 2019.