Man finds 3,000-year-old gold bracelet in Wales
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Idris Thomas, a metal detectorist in Llandudno, Gwynedd, Wales, discovered a gold bracelet while searching farmland owned by Geraint Edwards.
Thomas, who previously found only silver coins, initially thought the signal from his metal detector indicated foil but uncovered the golden item after digging. Experts from Museum Wales determined the bracelet is approximately 3,000 years old and composed of 92.8% gold.
The discovery was officially declared treasure at a hearing in Caernarfon, where Deputy Coroner Sarah Riley described the bracelet as “absolutely stunning.” Archaeologists believe the bracelet likely belonged to a person of high status within a local farming community. Edwards, the landowner, noted the bracelet lacked hallmarks common to modern gold items and expressed curiosity about its origins, sending it for further analysis. Timeline Auctions estimated the bracelet’s value between £15,000 and £20,000.
Storiel, a museum and art gallery, has expressed interest in acquiring the bracelet after the Treasure Valuation Committee completes its independent assessment. Simultaneously, scientists in Spain uncovered a rich amber deposit containing over 1,500 insect samples and 40 new species dating back 105 million years.
