This Family Heirloom Was Said To Be Worthless, Until They Got A Second Opinion

History In The Making

After arriving in Yorkshire, it seems “Antiques Roadshow” certainly left a mark on this woman’s life. The hall has a historical significance all of its own thanks to being the only 18th-century cloth hall still standing. It was once the home of many textile traders but was now about to see a whole host of other collections pass through the doors, and this diamond was just one of them…

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.