134. Diamond-Coated Lebron James Basketball Jersey Pendant Necklace
Maker: Unknown
Original Price: 5 US dollars* (allegedly)
Value Today: 10 thousand US dollars*
LeBron James is one of the most famous NBA players and merchandise bearing his name and likeness sells for thousands of dollars. He is the first NBA player to earn US$ 1 billion while still playing. An Ohio woman claimed to have found a US$ 10,000 pendant in the shape of James' Cavaliers # 23 jersey.
The buyer said she had purchased the pendant for just US$$5 at a garage sale, not realizing its value until taking it to be appraised years later. She discovered it was worth thousands of dollars and tried to sell it on eBay. However, the pendant ended up being the subject of a jewelry theft investigation, so it was never successfully sold.