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Woman Thrifts Leather Handbag, Finds Priceless Discovery Inside

Woman Thrifts Leather Handbag, Finds Priceless Discovery Inside

Summary

A woman in Illinois bought a leather handbag from a thrift store and discovered a ring inside with a marking indicating it might be made of gold. She shared her find on Reddit, trying to learn more about the ring and to potentially return it to its owner. The ring could be worth $200 to $300, but the gemstone has little value.

Key Facts

  • Vanessa, from Chicago, bought a leather handbag from a thrift store.
  • Inside the bag, she found a ring marked with "18k," which suggests it might be gold.
  • The ring also contained a gemstone that Vanessa thinks is amethyst.
  • Vanessa shared her discovery on Reddit to gather more information.
  • Many Reddit users commented on the possibility that the ring could be a vintage or custom piece.
  • Vanessa is attempting to find the original owner by posting in her local Facebook group.
  • Experts suggested the gold in the ring could be worth between $200 and $300.
  • Vanessa plans to keep the ring if the owner does not come forward.
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