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Baselworld 2013: The most precious emerald on record to date unveiled

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The world’s most prestigious annual jewelry exhibition, Baselworld 2013 (Basel, Switzerland) saw the unveiling of Bayco’s Imperial Emerald – a one of a kind, 206 carat, unenhanced Colombian Emerald. Emeralds are coveted gemstones, and have been throughout history; in fact a truly fine emerald may be even more valuable than a diamond of the same size. … Read more

The legendary Archduke Joseph mega diamond goes under hammer

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Christie’s auctions 76.02 carat Archduke Joseph diamond Archduke Joseph gem to fetch at least $15m at Christie’s auction Archduke Joseph, undoubtedly one of the rarest and most famous diamonds in the world, will be offered at a Christie’s auction in Geneva on 13 November 2012, with an expected price of more than $15 million/ 11.6 … Read more