'Absolutely Fantastic' Garnet Jewellery Set Worth Four Figures | BBC Antiques Roadshow UK

*All valuations were correct at the time of broadcast.* While it cannot be exactly proven, the story goes that these eye-catching pieces were purchased from the Swedish royal family sometime during the 19th Century. Either way, they are fine specimens and delight jewellery specialist John Benjamin. The experts from Antiques Roadshow take a look at some fantastic antiques and the history and stories surrounding them. This clip was filmed at Ham House in 2021.

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[BBCAntiquesRoadshow]

Which of the stunning pieces in this jewellery collection is your favourite? Tell us below 👇

[UniqueInterpretations]

Garnets may be old-fashioned, but they have a special place in my heart because my grandmother (born 1916) loved them.

[debbielb]

Gosh I’d pay more than that for that set. Its gorgeous.

[msstarlight]

Garnet is one of my top favourite gem stones. And I wear them nearly every day. If I had this set, I would definitely wear them, even if only around the house. I think that beautiful, and/or stunning, jewellery should be worn, not put away.

(I'm not criticising the woman in the clip, this is just how I feel).

[jesperrasmussen]

The royal Swedish connection is not impossible the jewellery might have been bought from part of the estate of princess Eugénie 1830-1889 who sold a considerable part of her jewelry to finance her charities.

[Slate-writer]

the Swedish royal archive must have some record of these

[joannemates]

Garnets are my absolute favourite stones!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[auntiedough]

My birthstone is ruby but I much prefer garnets 😍😍

[empressrohroh]

Sad the valuation was so low.. Amazed he didn't check for any hallmarks.. and while garnets are quite common... the larger ones in that set would be hard to come by today.. I sadly have to agree AUCTION value is 4-5k. but retail would be 7-8k easy... and would insure for 10k

[SuzyEH]

Garnet is my birthstone and I love them. Those look like Bohemian garnets. When I was a freshman in college that was this little shop close by and saw a pair of small garnet earrings. I purchased them for my mother as a gift. As a broken student I couldn't pay from them all at once, so the lady let me put them in lay-way. My mom gave them too me one year for my birthday. They are that deep red. I could never figure out what they were set in and there was no marking. When he mentioned 9 carat gold it makes sense that I couldn't figure out what the setting was made from. If I owned that bracelet I would wear it anywhere at any time, it's simply stunning.

[tammiecampbell]

That garnet piece is my birthstone!!! 😍❤️🥳🕯️

[gilgabe]

Very nice set of jewelry, a little bit over the top but very beautiful nonetheless!

[annalevenson]

I’m 75, I have my grandmother’s garnet ring and neck pendant given to her by my grandfather in Germany, 1930s

[hilaryjuliecoxon]

I have several garnet rings, one of my favourite gems.😊

[herbie]

Jesus...4 - 5, 000 pounds, when did Antiques Roadshow become Pawn Stars. That is a magnificent set, would have through 10 times that.

[NOTHEOTHERGUY]

Garnet is my birthstone! I find these pieces gawdy!

[htimsid]

The brooch reminds me of a pomegranate.

[dougl]

In my best English accent:
That’s a right banger

[StaffanSwede]

If these beautiful items were made in Sweden, they would at least have been stamped with the hallmark of the company who made them. The design doesn't look Swedish to me, but I may be wrong about it. If the stones are set in 9 ct gold, there will be no "cat paw stamp" (three tiny crowns), but it is possible that the year may be stamped somewhere.

[Nike]

I think it’s under valued. I would pay more than that gorgeous jewelry