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14 k Victorian sunburst diamond and 1/2 pearl chatelaine brooch

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Latest on the “emerald” doorstop.

Comment: right. Like Raney is “all better” now that he wants your million bucks for this POS and knows anything about gemology or valuation, either one.

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The million dollar door-stop emerald that AIN’T

Coincidentally was reading in one of my professional journals tonite and came across an article that referenced this very piece featured in the article directly below this post. And I quote “… these opaque emeralds may note even technically be … Continue reading

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World’s largest emerald doorstop to be auctioned

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2092514/Worlds-Largest-Emerald-worth-1-2-million-emerald-all.html

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Emerald Mining in the Swat Valley

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Where opals come from.

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What is an “independent” appraiser and why is it important?

An independent appraiser is one that is hired by and works directly with the consumer and whose only allegiance is therefore to the consumer. Independent appraisers have no specific reason to inflate, devalue, or otherwise conveniently apply values to any … Continue reading

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Gem carving:

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World’s first solid diamond ring:

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Bi-color tourmaline in a beautiful faceted acorn cut.

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