BBC Antiques Roadshow guest says 'oh God' and 'I had no idea' after valuation

Viewers watching the latest episode, which aired from Wales on Sunday night, with Fiona Bruce hosting, saw Joanna Hardy in attendance.

A BBC Antiques Roadshow guest has been left floored by the valuation of a family item - admitting: "I had no idea." BBC viewers watching the latest episode, which aired from Wales on Sunday night, with Fiona Bruce hosting, saw Joanna Hardy in attendance.

The expert analysed a family brooch during the Sunday April 14 edition - and shared the staggering valuation of the jewellery item. The guest on the programme explained how the brooch had been left to her by her grandmother and had sentimental value.

“This is a very special jewel and I wasn’t disappointed when I opened the box to see this, but also it is a very special occasion I hear," the expert said. The daughter explained: “So this brooch with given to my mum by my granny when I was born.

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"And mum has passed it on to me when my daughter was born.” Referencing the guest's daughter, who was with her, the expert added: “I think she is going to be a budding jewellery enthusiast, I like the way she is using a silver bangle for teething and a beautiful amber necklace also for teething.

“I highly approve. And to think that this brooch has been passed down through all these generations, is what jewellery is all about. This is a stunning brooch.” The daughter added: “I was thrilled, really thrilled. I have had a few lovely pieces from granny but this just tops them all, really lovely.”

Joanna said: “Well I love it because it is everything that I look for in a jewel. It is beautifully crafted and it has been made by E Wolf and Co. and it started in 1850 and they made crowns and tiaras, so you really do have a very very special jewel.

“Everything you see has been hand-done and handmade, even the wings are all beautifully chased. These are all yellow diamonds and then the head is all white diamonds, and an emerald eye. And what I love, you might not see the other eye but they always pay attention to the reverse and you see it sitting on a line of baguette diamonds and then the three marque cut sapphires.

“It really is absolutely superb. If you were going to buy something similar you would probably need to spend about £25,000 and £30,000.” The guest said "oh God" and "I had no idea," promising to look after the heirloom.

“It is absolutely stunning, it oozes quality and oozes craftsmanship… and lucky you! That is going to be yours one day," the expert said, to the daughter.