I was looking for copper, I found gold: 30 photos of ancient and very valuable items from flea markets

Flea markets and flea markets are often associated with cheap, unnecessary items, but sometimes real treasures can be found among the junk. In this collection you will see examples of how people purchased objects made of gold of different grades, antique jewelry and other valuables for next to nothing. Imagine, gold jewelry for 50 cents is not a fairy tale, but a reality! Let's take a look at these amazing finds that prove that luck really does exist.

100 Years Old Lava Stone Cameo Bracelet. It also contains real gold and silver.

Silver sugar bowl. Made in Breslau, Prussia, early 18th century

Have you ever seen a pizza slice made of gold? I had to pay $500 for such an interesting contraption.

Beautiful jewelry made of 585 gold, which was given to the author of the photo for free. The jewelry was found in a trash bin at a local thrift store.

What a great flea market find! These earrings, made of 585 gold, weigh quite a lot - as much as 18 grams.

417 gold ring that I found at a flea market today for $20. The ring has real diamonds and a great vintage, almost antique setting.

Silver coin jar, circa 1855-1860

Found a sterling silver necklace at a flea market today for $20.

Very interesting salt holder made of uranium glass, 1830

Edwardian style mechanical pencil, 1880. The pencil is decorated with amethyst and ruby. It also has a cap.

My latest flea market purchase was 14k gold earrings.

Art Nouveau pin from the early 1900s in 18k gold with diamonds and sapphires. It only cost 2 dollars!

Moon brooch with opalescent properties, 1910. The decoration glows with a weak, diffused light.

Ring made of 14k Victorian gold, sapphire and Australian opal. This find cost $200. The opal has beautiful blue and green highlights and is surrounded by natural sapphires, most likely of Australian origin.

This bee brooch is a win for me! It is made of real 585 gold and pink coral. The purchase cost almost 4 dollars.

“Found this antique Bacchus Bradley and Hubbard (1852-1940) mirror at a thrift store for $6.”

14K Gold Necklace with Real Diamond for $2.99

417 gold bracelet. Total weight is 37.6 grams. The value of the find is $925. If desired, the owner will be able to sell it for much more.

417 gold ring that was mistakenly labeled as costume jewelry. The decoration was purchased for only 20 dollars.

Bracelet made of 585 gold with rubies and diamonds. We managed to grab this find for just $15

Chinese snuff box from Goodwill, purchased for $3. It turns out that the buyer was lucky to acquire a real Chinese artifact. It was made in the early to mid 1700s and the metal is silver, 70 to 85% pure.

18k white gold ring with pearls

Sterling silver box purchased for 4 euros. It turns out that it was made by a famous Danish master back in 1800.

This beautiful gold and pearl chain necklace was purchased for $3

Silver wallet purchased for $20

I bought gold jewelry at a flea market. Total weight 6 grams. Paid 50 cents

Sterling silver fish. This decoration is made by hand. It even has a small secret compartment.

14k gold, ruby and ivory pendant from the late 19th century

Silver vintage scissors. They only cost 2 euros. Most likely, these scissors were used when serving fruit bowls with bunches of grapes.

Two interesting finds purchased at a flea market. Both are made of 875 gold