‘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 […]
County Louth: Ireland’s most underrated course you have to play if you visit the Emerald Isle
If you're lucky enough to travel to Ireland to play golf, you should definitely visit County Louth Golf Club. County Louth, also known as Baltray, is a hidden gem set amidst balmy sand dunes along the Irish Sea. Smiley Kaufman and Justin Thomaswho played the course after the British Open this year and two days […]
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 […]
Cops walk homeless woman with bag on head off busy Seattle bridge: ‘Just another day in Emerald City’
During her evening commute on Seattle’s I-5 last week, a homeless woman with a plastic bag over her head was found dangling her legs from a busy bridge, according to eyewitnesses. “The Seattle Problem” Discovery Institute senior researcher and journalist Jonathan Cho tweeted on Friday. [Seattle.]” Choi also posted a video of the incident, saying […]
Elon Musk offers one million Dogecoin to anyone who can provide evidence of emerald mine rumor
Elon Musk offered a $1 million bounty to anyone who could provide proof that he or his family ever owned an emerald mine. The richest man in the world – born in South Africa – has been plagued by rumors that he is Nepo’s baby. In fact, he was born into a middle-class family in […]