That's neat, and I hope the museum gave her a lifetime membership in appreciation. If the artist made a lot of jewelry, it would be neat if the museum did an annual fashion show pairing the jewelry with vintage clothes how it was meant to be worn....or at least a mannequin display. I think it would help young people understand it better.
I acquired from an elderly friend when he passed away a 24k gold ring made by George Jensen. And some other pieces by him as well. When I took the jewelry into a jeweler for appraisal of the diamonds, etc. it was the George Jensen stuff that the jeweler got really excited over. I have never sold any of it and still have it all.
That's very noble of you, however, don't you think that your benefactor knew this and was hoping that you would sell...... make your life more comfortable and enjoyable, I mean, why let others profit and enjoy!? Why only use the good stuff for guests or special occasions, same goes for this....😊
What a beautiful work of art. So wonderful you’ve donated it so it could be put on display so others can see. I have a few collectibles that I am going to donate so others can appreciate and love the beauty of them. You’re a wonderful person thank you. I wish I knew more people like you.
@@annsloane774she can get it appraised and donate it .... That's all she needs That's like saying you found a 3000 year old chest full of gold coins worth $1000000 a piece and if you donate it you can't get any write-offs for it because it didn't have receipts from 3000 BC.
I have dozens of pieces of art I’ve found through the years. My first big find was a James Rizzi “The Beach” I paid 3.99 for it. It sells on line for 4000.00.
Wow this is so cool. I am a artist as well. I really admire you donating it to the cause. I am sure if the artist was still alive today she would be glowing with pride. It is definitely a Beautiful piece. Awesome Girl!❤️
Wow she is very sweet not everything is about money but just to donate it to a museum where the original legacy artist will continue throughout the eyes of many people that’s beyond awesome ❤❤👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰thank you for sharing nice piece of art ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wow this is so cool! I am a artist as well and I think she made that piece really stand out. You donating that piece to the call of art is amazing in itself. Beautiful Girl. If the artist was still alive she would be so proud!♥️
Wow! What a steal! 😮 As a frequent thrift shopper, I hope to someday come across something similar to that necklace that's being sold for just a dollar or two, but worth a whole lot.
There’s one of two ways that this would go for me. Either A) it would be sold or B) I would keep it, cleanse it and wear it! It’s a really cool piece of jewelry truly a work of art❤
I came across an actual Hell Awaits tour shirt from like, 85, 86? At a thift store for $3 or something. Try finding an original print of that now - you're looking at $500, $700 etc. Although I would have paid that anyways, and do, for things like that, it was still pretty cool. Saved me enough money to buy an original print A.C. longsleeve lol
Seems like the woman that made the necklace must've inspired the laundry companies into making the detergent pods , maybe that's where the whole pod idea came from LOL 😆 😂 🤣
They should display the necklace a way that you can look at it from all sides. I mean suspending or hanging it so you can see through the "gem" from al sides.
She can appreciate art and still sell it to the museum. I mean they get money too.... I guess she didnt need it cause as a mother of 4 boys i could definitely use 3k
I bought a vintage Coach purse worth over $600 resale for $20 at a Goodwill last year. They obviously had no clue that it was this highly sought-after Y2K design. After some TLC it was practically mint. I still use it every day and get compliments often. I love getting to tell people I bought her for $20.
@@Mr.Spankyno idea but one time a man gave a woman a lottery as a tip. She won a lot of money, but the original ticket owner and her co-worker’s sued her for money. And eventually someone killed her for the money but nobody got in trouble for suing her even though they had no legal claim
I’m a walking contradiction. If I find money on the ground and I know whose pocket it came out of, I’d chase them down the block to return it. But if I find a valuable item at a thrift store, I’d buy it and then flip it. Go figure. I don’t know what that says about me but it’s cool that this woman found something awesome and decided to share it with the world instead of keeping it hidden in some private collector’s home.
Artists always get screwed. She could have loaned it to them for a few years and asked for it back at a later date. Now some rich person will eventually claim it as their own, and added to an immense collection of things they don’t need.
1. It's so cool that she found and bought this unique piece of jewelry.
2. It's even cooler than she donated it to the museum.
I love that she donated it to the place that values it the most❤
She's going to get a tax pay out it's smarter to donate ld it
@charlesdayz7153 You obviously have never done taxes lmao
I agree with another person that said it would have been hard to sell for 3k
If it would have been made of gold or even silver I can see easily getting 3k. Not a lot of buyers willing to fork 3k
That's neat, and I hope the museum gave her a lifetime membership in appreciation.
If the artist made a lot of jewelry, it would be neat if the museum did an annual fashion show pairing the jewelry with vintage clothes how it was meant to be worn....or at least a mannequin display. I think it would help young people understand it better.
Thumbs up for donating it for others to appreciate! Totally selfless and one cool gal that understands the art world. 🌈
The same Art world that sells art for millions of dollars to private collectors
... one cool gal. Period.
I acquired from an elderly friend when he passed away a 24k gold ring made by George Jensen. And some other pieces by him as well. When I took the jewelry into a jeweler for appraisal of the diamonds, etc. it was the George Jensen stuff that the jeweler got really excited over. I have never sold any of it and still have it all.
Put it in your will so people know what do with it when you’re gone
That's very noble of you, however, don't you think that your benefactor knew this and was hoping that you would sell...... make your life more comfortable and enjoyable, I mean, why let others profit and enjoy!? Why only use the good stuff for guests or special occasions, same goes for this....😊
Immediately heard "Meet George Jensen. His boy Elroy. Daughter Judy. Jane him wife"
It’s a rare thing to find such a product at a thrift store. Lucky girl!
And now the museum is going to charge people to look at it. She got taken
Technically the thrift store found it first 🤷🏻
People donate so they didn’t find it first
I once bought a shirt from the Thrift Shop and it made me feel three thousand dollars richer.... Does that count?
I love you haha
Nope
hahaha
that counts the MOST.
You should be in a museum 👍
Giving it for free to a museum is crazy. I think it was the right decision tho. Art should be displayed to the public
Smart move her name will be credited. Plus three thousand is something but not a whole lot.
@@ElectricVehiclesAreGoodF-ti7xd 3k is a lot when you need it
@@ElectricVehiclesAreGoodF-ti7xdRight?
Yes, it is "art", however, it was designed by the artist as a piece of jewelry to be worn. 💖🙌😺
What a beautiful work of art. So wonderful you’ve donated it so it could be put on display so others can see. I have a few collectibles that I am going to donate so others can appreciate and love the beauty of them. You’re a wonderful person thank you. I wish I knew more people like you.
Very kind of her to donate it. But as a college student… gimme the money
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 yes I would have sold it for triple
She can write the $3,000 off as a Charitable deduction, if she itemizes her Federal Income Taxes.
She has to have receipts to write it off.
@@annsloane774she can get it appraised and donate it .... That's all she needs
That's like saying you found a 3000 year old chest full of gold coins worth $1000000 a piece and if you donate it you can't get any write-offs for it because it didn't have receipts from 3000 BC.
Is a grand gesture to donate the piece, I hope the fortunate museum give it a proper place and don’t end in a drawer or even worst, lost.
First a designer wedding dress, now a historical jewelry piece-- I wish I could be so lucky 🍀
I saw the dress one too, its gorgeous.
The donation to the museum was the best thing she could have done. Bravo Jess Smith! 👏
I have dozens of pieces of art I’ve found through the years. My first big find was a James Rizzi “The Beach” I paid 3.99 for it. It sells on line for 4000.00.
Wow this is so cool. I am a artist as well. I really admire you donating it to the cause. I am sure if the artist was still alive today she would be glowing with pride. It is definitely a Beautiful piece. Awesome Girl!❤️
Wow she is very sweet not everything is about money but just to donate it to a museum where the original legacy artist will continue throughout the eyes of many people that’s beyond awesome ❤❤👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰thank you for sharing nice piece of art ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Such a beautiful person to donate this piece 😊
Wow this is so cool! I am a artist as well and I think she made that piece really stand out. You donating that piece to the call of art is amazing in itself. Beautiful Girl. If the artist was still alive she would be so proud!♥️
Wow. She is a real artist. She wanted that piece of art to be valued FOREVER. ❤
Wow! What a steal! 😮
As a frequent thrift shopper, I hope to someday come across something similar to that necklace that's being sold for just a dollar or two, but worth a whole lot.
NEAT! And what a nice and generous young woman to donated it. It’s a unique and beautiful piece.
I respect her for donating it, especially these days.
Love that she donated 🎉
There’s one of two ways that this would go for me. Either A) it would be sold or B) I would keep it, cleanse it and wear it! It’s a really cool piece of jewelry truly a work of art❤
I came across an actual Hell Awaits tour shirt from like, 85, 86? At a thift store for $3 or something. Try finding an original print of that now - you're looking at $500, $700 etc.
Although I would have paid that anyways, and do, for things like that, it was still pretty cool. Saved me enough money to buy an original print A.C. longsleeve lol
Kudos for donating it to the museum. I didn’t see that coming.
I’d have sold it
It's really only worth as much as you can get someone to pay for it . I doubt she'd have ever been able to get $3K for it and knew it.
Right
She’s awesome, what a gem donating it
So cool! I wouldn't be able to give it up!
That's a real artist! Respect!
A true artist knows the true value of the work 😊
What a beautiful human. Thank you for making this world a better place for all of us.
Bravo to you for donating this jewelry piece to a museum...the artist lives!
Looks like a tide pod
Very noble of her....
She is truly a good person, hope nobody takes advantage of that.
I wish my laundry pod was worth $3k
LOL
Good for her donating 😊❤
Seems like the woman that made the necklace must've inspired the laundry companies into making the detergent pods , maybe that's where the whole pod idea came from LOL 😆 😂 🤣
What a beautiful piece ! ❤ kinda looks like a laundry pod but a glamorous one 😂
Found the comment I was looking for 😆. I was thinking the same thing lol.
Yep 😂😂
This girl has class.
I'm so impressed!
She is an angel on earth.
Kind and generous 🩷
I’m a thrift store reseller and it is amazing what people throw out.
Well done, Jess!
It's beautiful, glad they can display it
❤ it’s really pretty! I’d love to wear it!
They could have appreciated it after I got my $3000🤷🏻♀️
That necklace looks so beautiful I hope she took some pictures atleast with the necklace on her.
That was awfully nice of her!
They should display the necklace a way that you can look at it from all sides. I mean suspending or hanging it so you can see through the "gem" from al sides.
She can appreciate art and still sell it to the museum. I mean they get money too.... I guess she didnt need it cause as a mother of 4 boys i could definitely use 3k
I bought a vintage Coach purse worth over $600 resale for $20 at a Goodwill last year. They obviously had no clue that it was this highly sought-after Y2K design. After some TLC it was practically mint. I still use it every day and get compliments often. I love getting to tell people I bought her for $20.
It was his hat Mr. Krabs. He was #1!
Thanks for donating it, now we can charge people to see it :)
Such pretty colors! I love the hot fluorescent pops.
What a nice lady. Bravo
That necklace is so cute🥰
Wow! You just never know! I would never suspect this! Awesome!
Aw such an awesome story and such a cool necklace!
Donated lmao, they can buy it, they have the funds
She saved it.
Time to go hit up some thrift shops
Wow cool. The museum should have bought it especially if it’s going to be constantly used
that's a beautiful piece.
Not everything needs to be for profit. Good for her donating it.
That is such a selfless act in the name of history.
Cool! Like the jewelry you see in James Bond movies to Barbie.
It s a gel,pack for lock,the moment deadline in an interested party,official,that wax great,thanks for sharing!
Well done!
Hilarious cause when u put the subtitles on. It says 33,000 i was like wth till i turned up the volume 🤣🤣🤣
Good for you Jess! You're not greedy. You're authentic, one of a kind. You deserve a medal 🏅 👏 God bless you 😊🙏🏻
Greedy wtf
Great choice!
I appreciate it too
That’s a stunning piece! The picture didn’t do it Justice. The video tho, really captured the beauty!
Wow special art piece and also and the artist selfless donation she has a eye for special
artwork
that thing would’ve been on ebay as soon as i got home
That’s some great luck 😮
I still love thrift shopping!
AWESOMENESS!!
Lovely necklace
It’s beautiful
Someone is getting fired
Yeah I’d sell it lol
It depends how poor the finder is, 3k is nothing for wealthy
I bet the thrift owner is mad and is about to sue like a classic American
how does one sue
@@Mr.Spankyno idea but one time a man gave a woman a lottery as a tip. She won a lot of money, but the original ticket owner and her co-worker’s sued her for money. And eventually someone killed her for the money but nobody got in trouble for suing her even though they had no legal claim
3k dollars you can buy a house with that...Wow the jackpot!
Ah yes, jewelry from the tide pod collection.
It looks like a tides pod
She has a good ❤
She’s the best wow!
good for her
I think it's pretty but honestly I'd keep it, just the square part. But if someone offered like 15k I'd be like "here ya go."
It looks like a dishwasher pod
Oh this was a fun story thank you for sharing °~•.☆.•~°
I remembered everything
I’m a walking contradiction. If I find money on the ground and I know whose pocket it came out of, I’d chase them down the block to return it. But if I find a valuable item at a thrift store, I’d buy it and then flip it. Go figure. I don’t know what that says about me but it’s cool that this woman found something awesome and decided to share it with the world instead of keeping it hidden in some private collector’s home.
I would’ve sold it for money
Necklace vintage classical in museum 70's.creen
I would keep it if I had one :)
Artists always get screwed. She could have loaned it to them for a few years and asked for it back at a later date. Now some rich person will eventually claim it as their own, and added to an immense collection of things they don’t need.
It looks like a tide pod on a hoop
Jewelry existed in the 70s 😮