A LUCKY shopper made a rare find in the jewelry section of their local thrift store. Taking to Reddit , the thrifter shared their find worth over $1,000 even though there is some damage. Those who regularly purchase second-hand items often post their best finds to a Reddit thread dedicated to thrift stores.
One of the latest items that was shared was an 18-karat broach that the lucky shopper bought for $30. "Thrift shop find. 18k gold and angel skin coral brooch.
Made in Italy and marked 750," they said in the post. The accompanying image showed off the accessory that looks like a rose. It has a golden stem and pin and the flower head is made from angel skin coral.
Fellow thrifters were stunned by the find with one calling it a "gorgeous piece." "If the crack doesn't compromise the flower, I'd keep it. From your photo, it's hardly noticeable!" they added.
The new owner of the broach noted the damage in a comment saying, "I'm not sure if I should replace the coral since it's got a crack in it." However, another thrifting enthusiast revealed that while it is damaged, the value of the piece may not be impacted. "If I remember correctly, angel skin coral often shows cracks, however, it does not detract from its value," they said.
"It’s a gorgeous piece." While this is good news for the shopper, the best is yet to come. The same broach has been valued by jewelry experts as worth over $1,700.
Badis Jewelers based in Clifton, New Jersey, is selling one for $1,785 on eBay. The expe.