Joanna Hardy

This holiday season, the Antiques Roadshow unwraps a heartwarming Christmas special, celebrating the magic of history and the joy of discovery. In this festive edition, the show revisits some of its most captivating stories, exploring what happened next to the treasures and tales that left audiences spellbound. One of the standout moments comes from jewellery expert Joanna Hardy, who embarks on an intriguing quest to solve the mystery behind a stunning brooch. Crafted in the shape of a ballerina and adorned with dazzling gems, the piece is believed to be the handiwork of the legendary Parisian jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels. With its origins shrouded in mystery, could the jeweller’s archives hold the secret to its past—and reveal a value that might reach an astonishing £50,000?