World’s largest emerald goes on auction

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Regan Reaney, owner of the world’s largest emerald looks over the gem at the Western Star Auction House in Kelowna, British Columbia January.

The 57,500 carat emerald, named “Teodora”, which weighs 11.5 kg (25.35 lb) was mined in Brazil and cut in India. The stone was auctioned over the weekend but received no bids after it opened at $500,000-CAD. REUTERS

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