Someone said Kurt is going to replace his Rabbit's foot with a Brad's foot and now I know we can't bunk together for Pound The Ground and that makes me sad and my nose happy. Love you bud.
Wow Brad!!! That is a fantastic find. The broche is also beautiful in design. You have to know your stuff to find the value when the piece doesn't have a mark to guide you.
First your second Gold coin and now this! Gotta slow your roll cuz sooner or latter Kurt's gonna get rid of his rabbits foot and replace it with a Brad's foot! Congrats brother GL & HH!
Brad, i bought a bag of junk jewelry from goodwill and aside from the scrap silver, there was a set of pearl necklaces that were clearly fake. The skins were pealing off the pearls. But guess what? The big square clasp, with the five diamonds. Yep. That was real. At some point in the past, someone had replaced ghat clasp. Joy.
That is one beautiful piece of jewelry. That is why I love going to estate sales people don't really know what they have and I don't mind either. lol Have a great day and eat your lunch lol
Brad's dream...find a piece like this . My dream...watch someone I respect find a piece like this and then not slit my wrists in a fit of maniacal jealousy... Happy 4 you Brad!
I’d say you were one lucky person, but I know that you work hard for everything you find. You do your research and spend the time needed to discover these findings. Congratulations! I enjoy watching your videos. Would you be willing to share your knowledge about the designers and what you look for to authenticate the gemstones and precious metals? Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the nice comment! Yes, I'd like to post an update when I finally settle on where to get this appraised. I need to make it happen tomorrow. A video showing who to buy and why would be fun, sure, I can probably do that. The gemstones I usually take an educated guess on after using a gemstone tester. Diamonds are easy to test, the other plethora of stones, not so much, need professional equipment and training. Metals are straightforward using acids or a few other inexpensive test methods. Plenty of YT vids on that subject I think. I would love to purchase an XRF analyzer, but who had 12 grand lying around for one? hahah. I'll think about a an educational/designers video and see what I can do. :)
You are on a lucky streak buy lots and lots of lottery tickets you finding that beautiful brooch and then finding that gold coin you are one lucky person.
That is remarkable. I have not had much luck in my neck bbn of the woods. The folks at the thrift shops see me coming. Gonna have to expand my territory i think. Share more videos man. Love seeing your stuff! Where else do you post? IG, FB ?
Thank you!! I think you're on the right track. Could have been specially commissioned for someone, certainly. A decent amount of OLD gold is not hallmarked at all.
That is a heck of a find Brad. Been watching all the Hoover Boys vids. I"m in DC area. Dont do much relic hunting these days, though I have a nice collection of Civ War stuff I dug years back, mainly west of DC in the Harpers Ferry area. These days I hit the thrifts. Goodwill, Salvation Army mainly. Question for you - do you look for mid-century stuff? I have good luck with that - easy to sell on craigslist. I keep an eye out for teak furniture, especially Danish. Bought a magnet a while back, but I haven't gotten the hang of the jewelry stuff. No doubt I've walked past some nice stuff.... Happy hunting. Rand/DC
Thanks Rand. I don't have a great eye for mid-century, unless we're talking jewelry. Goodwill's can be decent, I never have luck at Salvation Army, bu they aren't on my usual hit list. Congrtats on your civ war finds, and good luck urban THing!!! Thanks for the comment.
I received a couple verbal opinions from knowledgeable people and decided to leave at that for now. Even with paperwork these things can take quite a while to find a new home. I think I have it listed for 8K which is reaching a bit. Would take probably half that if the offer came along. Thanks for the question!
How can you tell that they are diamonds and how can you tell its gold without hallmarks? I always thought you had to do testing if there wasnt hallmarks?
Gold? Color, weigh, construction, surfaces, experience. Diamonds? Trusty Presidium Multigem tester that fits in my pocket :) Yes, if I want to figure the karat, I will have to either acid test, or find a jeweler with an XRF analyzer that can scan it. I'm not keen on scratching this, but I might... I'll be surprised if it's less than 18K. I need to forge a relationship with a local appraiser. Working on it...
Thats what it was. I think you guys were at the Indian head burial ground. BTW that is one place I would love to swing one day. I'm currently stationed at Ft Stewart GA near Savannah.
That's real all gold is not signed an that look like it's hundreds of yrs old,old gold is definitely not signed I'm a pro trust me that look like royalty
@@threefortytwo23 it was worth way more then that but I'm pretty sure your probably didn't spend much for it but next time send it to Sotheby's or Christie's auction so the rich people can fight over it at auction 🤣 millions
didnt even knick it on the way out the store, congrats 👍
Still time to give it a kiss
Now that's funny!
The golden boy
Someone said Kurt is going to replace his Rabbit's foot with a Brad's foot and now I know we can't bunk together for Pound The Ground and that makes me sad and my nose happy. Love you bud.
Bill and I are going to peel the paint off our walls
🎉🎉🎉🎉 great find thanks for sharing
Hi very beautiful brooch. Great thrift store find👍I also collect vintage brooches
Beautiful find.
Thank you! 😊
That's awesome. It looks like just a piece of costume jewelry.
Excellent!
Gold coin and a brooch!! Wow
Wow incredible find!!!
Brad you are a gold magnet.
Nice score Brad !! Hope the married life is a dream come true !!
Happy Hunters Metal Detecting , Wow what a great find!!!!
That's beautiful! Congrats on such an incredible find, Brad!!
Nice find! You should have showed off your gold coin, also a super find
Wow thrift store really.. Crazy!!
Ok i have no idea even what to look for... But i do love digging it out of the ground.. Awsome there B-rad
Great eye!!
Congrats!!
Thanks!
Great thrift store scores! Congrats!
Wowzers!!! Amazing find Brad! Just goes to show that not everything is marked. You gotta know what to look for 👍🏻 congrats on that steal!!
That's an amazing find. Thanks for sharing, HH and take care.
😲😲😲 what on earth..... this guy is the real og!
Wow Brad!!! That is a fantastic find. The broche is also beautiful in design. You have to know your stuff to find the value when the piece doesn't have a mark to guide you.
Well done.
Amazing find !
Congratulations Brad!! Killing it
First your second Gold coin and now this! Gotta slow your roll cuz sooner or latter Kurt's gonna get rid of his rabbits foot and replace it with a Brad's foot! Congrats brother GL & HH!
so... watch my back, AND my feet! too funny, thank you
Great find
This is why I try to hit the thrift stores as often as I can. Awesome job dude!
Amazing pick Brad! Looking forward to seeing what it sells for! Thanks for sharing dude!
Wow! I love these videos! Your find is amazing. I thought I was lucky when I found 2 gold/diamond Victorian brooches for 25 cents apiece.
That is way lucky!!
@@threefortytwo23 but your brooch is way better than mine! That diamond is HUGE!!
Congratulations on your find.
Wild at a savers too!
Awesome find Brad
Killer find
Brad, i bought a bag of junk jewelry from goodwill and aside from the scrap silver, there was a set of pearl necklaces that were clearly fake. The skins were pealing off the pearls. But guess what? The big square clasp, with the five diamonds. Yep. That was real. At some point in the past, someone had replaced ghat clasp. Joy.
Great eye. I have found gold pendants on junk chains before. It's out there!
Sweet Score!
Awesome find Brad. I just found ur page.
Thanks!!
Makes my night! Maybe I should do one. Lol
Awesome! I just bought 3 jars and 1 had a tiny gold 14k necklace and a silver necklace. The rest junk. GL&HH Matt
As long as you're gettin' the gold!!! Love it when they give up the goods. :)
That is one beautiful piece of jewelry. That is why I love going to estate sales people don't really know what they have and I don't mind either. lol Have a great day and eat your lunch lol
Eat your lunch! ♥️
It's a good thing they don't allow digging tools in a thrift store. That thing came out unscathed.
Found you on GoneDigging! I’m supporting your channel & also am building my channel. 😎
Subbed you back, thanks!
Urban Treasure Hunting Thank You!😎
Sick find brother your on a treasure streak keep it up.
Nice find you have been on fire gold coin now this
Brad's dream...find a piece like this .
My dream...watch someone I respect find a piece like this and then not slit my wrists in a fit of maniacal jealousy... Happy 4 you Brad!
Oh my!! Hahah thanks for the laugh.
I’d say you were one lucky person, but I know that you work hard for everything you find. You do your research and spend the time needed to discover these findings. Congratulations! I enjoy watching your videos. Would you be willing to share your knowledge about the designers and what you look for to authenticate the gemstones and precious metals? Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for the nice comment! Yes, I'd like to post an update when I finally settle on where to get this appraised. I need to make it happen tomorrow. A video showing who to buy and why would be fun, sure, I can probably do that. The gemstones I usually take an educated guess on after using a gemstone tester. Diamonds are easy to test, the other plethora of stones, not so much, need professional equipment and training. Metals are straightforward using acids or a few other inexpensive test methods. Plenty of YT vids on that subject I think. I would love to purchase an XRF analyzer, but who had 12 grand lying around for one? hahah. I'll think about a an educational/designers video and see what I can do. :)
Looking forward to the update!
Damn nice score Brad!
More videos, Brad. More!
Score 👍👌
You are on a lucky streak buy lots and lots of lottery tickets you finding that beautiful brooch and then finding that gold coin you are one lucky person.
Fantastic find! Will you share the appraisal value with us?
Be happy to. Will be included when I sell.
That is remarkable. I have not had much luck in my neck bbn of the woods. The folks at the thrift shops see me coming. Gonna have to expand my territory i think. Share more videos man. Love seeing your stuff! Where else do you post? IG, FB ?
Don't have an insta. FB sometimes. Trying to get more stuff on YT. It's fun!
That is a good, no, great find brad. Since there isn't any hallmarks, could it have been custom made for someone?
Thank you!! I think you're on the right track. Could have been specially commissioned for someone, certainly. A decent amount of OLD gold is not hallmarked at all.
Daaaaamn!
Dangit, Brad! 😁
Give it to your wife!
@@colleennikstenas4921 she gets first dibs on ALL!
That is a heck of a find Brad. Been watching all the Hoover Boys vids. I"m in DC area. Dont do much relic hunting these days, though I have a nice collection of Civ War stuff I dug years back, mainly west of DC in the Harpers Ferry area. These days I hit the thrifts. Goodwill, Salvation Army mainly. Question for you - do you look for mid-century stuff? I have good luck with that - easy to sell on craigslist. I keep an eye out for teak furniture, especially Danish. Bought a magnet a while back, but I haven't gotten the hang of the jewelry stuff. No doubt I've walked past some nice stuff.... Happy hunting. Rand/DC
Thanks Rand. I don't have a great eye for mid-century, unless we're talking jewelry. Goodwill's can be decent, I never have luck at Salvation Army, bu they aren't on my usual hit list. Congrtats on your civ war finds, and good luck urban THing!!! Thanks for the comment.
The rose cut stones have been cut by hand.
Score !!
WOW! Hell of a find Brad, how much do you think something like that would go for?
I'm hoping for an appraisal north of 7500. Actual sell price will probably be 1/4 to 1/2 the appraisal
Brad, did you ever get this brooch appraised? You don’t have to say the value, I was just curious if you got good news about it. It’s a lovely piece.
I received a couple verbal opinions from knowledgeable people and decided to leave at that for now. Even with paperwork these things can take quite a while to find a new home. I think I have it listed for 8K which is reaching a bit. Would take probably half that if the offer came along. Thanks for the question!
Wow! I'm dying to know what it appraised for.
I ended up finding it a home a couple years ago. About $4500 if memory serves.
@@threefortytwo23 Wow, congratulations! That's awesome!
How can you tell that they are diamonds and how can you tell its gold without hallmarks? I always thought you had to do testing if there wasnt hallmarks?
Gold? Color, weigh, construction, surfaces, experience. Diamonds? Trusty Presidium Multigem tester that fits in my pocket :) Yes, if I want to figure the karat, I will have to either acid test, or find a jeweler with an XRF analyzer that can scan it. I'm not keen on scratching this, but I might... I'll be surprised if it's less than 18K. I need to forge a relationship with a local appraiser. Working on it...
@@threefortytwo23 Huh, that's cool, thank you. :) Its funny how most things come down to experience even with a few practical tips and tricks.
Just found your site tks to History Hound
Unbelievable
Congrats on a killer piece
@@HistoryHoundDetecting Thank you Ben.
Make a video how you tell it’s quality
Brad were you in the Air Force?
Negative!
Sorry I had it in my brain you served for some reason. Hope everything good.
@@JamieForBarb might have seen me wearing an old air force jacket in a video. My buddy is in the service. :)
Thats what it was. I think you guys were at the Indian head burial ground. BTW that is one place I would love to swing one day. I'm currently stationed at Ft Stewart GA near Savannah.
Is there a followup
I sold this a few years ago for about 4K
A glued diamond??
It was set. No glue required for this one. 😊
@@threefortytwo23 ok thx, cause diamonds and glue don't mix together.
That's real all gold is not signed an that look like it's hundreds of yrs old,old gold is definitely not signed I'm a pro trust me that look like royalty
Sold it a few years back for 4500. One of my best finds ❤️
@@threefortytwo23 it was worth way more then that but I'm pretty sure your probably didn't spend much for it but next time send it to Sotheby's or Christie's auction so the rich people can fight over it at auction 🤣 millions
THEIF ! ! ;-)