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‘Cursed’ Emerald Set To Return To Brazil After Decades Long Legal Battle

After 24 years of intercontinental legal battles, the 397-kilogram “Cursed” Bahia Emerald, reputed to be the world's largest jewel, will finally be returned to Brazil. U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton ruled Thursday that emeralds worth an estimated $1 billion should be repatriated to their home country, rejecting claims by U.S. investors who have long […]

American judge rules ‘cursed’ 840-pound emerald may return to Brazil

A giant emerald smuggled into the United States more than 20 years ago will soon be returned home, according to a recent ruling handed down by a US judge. The gem, which weighs more than 840 pounds, was mined in 2001 in the Brazilian state of Bahia and is known as the Bahia Emerald. The […]

US to return ‘cursed’ $1B emerald to Brazil after 23 years

A “cursed” emerald weighing 836 pounds and worth around $1 billion will be returned to Brazil after being kept under lock and key in Los Angeles for 15 years. The 180,000 carat Bahia emerald was smuggled out of the South American country in 2001 by two residents. A legal battle over the stone continued in […]

‘Every Day in the Emerald City Is a Pride Parade’

Pop superstar Ariana Grande has revealed that her character is “ evil has lesbian leanings, adding, “Every day is a pride parade in the Emerald City.” Ariana Grande made the claim in an interview with Gay Times this week. When asked if her characters Glinda and Elphaba (Cynthia Erivo) could be a romantic couple, she […]

Women in Colombia forge path in emerald mining to escape poverty

Equipped with power tools, women are working in Colombia’s emerald mines, challenging the industry’s traditional male dominance. Lack of employment and hopes of getting rich quickly are driving women into mining despite harsh conditions. Colombian emeralds are highly valued around the world and can bring in huge profits, but most workers struggle to make ends […]