'Cursed' 800-pound emerald ordered to return back to Brazil from U.S.
A U.S. judge has ruled that the Bahia Emerald, which was mined in 2001 and smuggled into the U.S., may return to Brazil. The ...
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What makes gemstones so brilliantly colored — spoiler alert, it’s physics
Emerald: The Green of Beryllium and Chromium Emeralds, another popular gemstone, derive their lush green color from trace ...
Judge rules US must return ‘cursed’ $1B emerald to Brazil after 23 years
An 836-pound "cursed" emerald worth nearly $1 billion will be returned to Brazil after 15 years under lock and key in Los ...
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Green glory: Emerald brooch obliterates auction forecast
The Aga Khan emerald brooch was sold for $USD8.8 million ($AUD13.64 million) at Christie’s during the 12 November Magnificent Jewels sale. This reportedly marks a new world record for the sale of ...
After years of limbo in L.A., 836-pound Bahia Emerald may return to Brazil
The 180,000-carat Bahia Emerald has long been held in Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department custody, but a federal judge's ...
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Europe's green heart and a nature-lover's paradise
How to experience the natural wonders and incredible biodiversity of central Europe’s untapped gem Slovenia is an emerald in Europe’s jewellery box, glittering green and turquoise with natural ...