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Mariusz Stepien said he was looking forward to seeing what further research could reveal about both hoards - and about the people behind them.
"When I first discovered the Blyth Hoard, I was excited to have found more Bronze Age material in an area that I already knew was archaeologically significant," he said.
"At that stage, I had no idea just how important the discovery might turn out to be.
"Having previously discovered the Peebles Hoard, it is quite extraordinary to think that two discoveries I made so close to one another could be connected."
The Peebles Hoard includes a complete horse harness discovered by Stepien.
Archaeologists later excavated a sword still in its scabbard, decorated straps, buckles, rings, ornaments and chariot wheel axle caps.
Under Scots law, archaeological finds discovered in Scotland must be reported to the Treasure Trove Unit, external, based at NMS, where they are recorded and assessed.
Significant finds may be claimed on behalf of the Crown by the King's and Lord Treasurer's Remembrancer and allocated to museums through the Treasure Trove system, where they can be preserved and enjoyed for public benefit.
