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A thrift shopper scored big after buying a $1 whale tail pendant, later revealed to be 14k gold worth over $340 and designed by Alaskan artist Ralph Gorichanaz.
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Lucky shopper finds 75p charity shop necklace is worth £180

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Last updated: 2025/08/21 at 6:40 PM
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The thrifted necklace that turned out to be pure gold. (Jam Press/Reddit)
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A thrifty shopper who bought a necklace at a charity shop was stunned to discover the true value of the piece.

The customer picked up the golden pendant at a local thrift store for just $1 (75p), intrigued by the design of a diving whale’s tail and its heavy weight.

They later had it tested and weighed, where they found it weighs 6.3grams and is 14 carat gold.

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The lucky shopper said, “It felt too heavy to be $1.

“I put it on a silver chain, wore it some, and didn’t think much about it.

A thrift shopper scored big after buying a $1 whale tail pendant, later revealed to be 14k gold worth over $340 and designed by Alaskan artist Ralph Gorichanaz.
The thrifted necklace that turned out to be pure gold. (Jam Press/Reddit)

“The other day, I was selling other thrifted items and asked to test this piece.

The guy immediately – and excitedly – offered me $240 (£179.90) after acid testing it and weighing it.”

The pendant was purchased at a thrift store in Skagway, Alaska, as reported by What’s The Jam.

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While the customer was offered the hefty lump sum in exchange for the pendant, they decided against selling it, concerned that the buyer would melt it down.

A thrift shopper scored big after buying a $1 whale tail pendant, later revealed to be 14k gold worth over $340 and designed by Alaskan artist Ralph Gorichanaz.
The thrifted necklace that turned out to be pure gold. (Jam Press/Reddit)

They added: “It’s too beautiful, and I’d rather it go to a collector if sold.”

The owner took to social media to try and find out more about the original and history of the gold pendant, where users identified it as a piece by Alaskan artist Ralph Gorichanaz.

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Upon further testing, they discovered the incredible worth – with 6g of 14k gold worth roughly £260 ($346), according to current online estimates.

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