The Bahia Emerald': The story of a giant cursed gem stolen from Brazil
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from english.elpais.com3 months ago
The Bahia Emerald, weighing 380 kilos and valued between $370 million and $920 million, has been under L.A. police protection for about 10 years.
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Excavated from Brazil and taken under false pretenses, the Bahia Emerald's journey includes dubious transactions, legal battles, and a claimed cursed reputation.
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In 2005, criminals smuggled the emerald out of Brazil, claiming it was asphalt, a ruse that highlights the gem's controversial theft and ownership disputes.
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After passing through several shady hands, this remarkable emerald remains in legal limbo, as multiple parties, including Brazil, vie for its rightful ownership.
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