Nugget Shooter 4,621 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 http://news.yahoo.co...s_giant_emerald Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted September 24, 2010 Share Posted September 24, 2010 Yeah- It's back in the news again. But this will probably go on some more even after the judges ruling on ownership. Some idiot thinks it's worth 400 million... :hahaha: http://www.nuggetshooter.ipbhost.com/index.php?showtopic=11950Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DolanDave 703 Posted September 25, 2010 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Hey Bill, I saw that on the internet also, looks like several people bought into it. Interesting to see who will get it... Unless the judge just divides it up into pieces :???: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,240 Posted September 26, 2010 Share Posted September 26, 2010 such a righteous gift from nature would be ruined by splitting. Worth MUCH more intact and only 1 man ever actually paid for it and then conned that is was stolen but really resold but never paid for as the con got conned :lol: as ye sow,so shall ya reap the thieving creep-should be a good miners soap opera for awhile-John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted January 28, 2011 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Have been trying to find out what happened to this 840 lb emerald specimen. Not much other then this article. Still a lot of issues to resolve. But someone is full of crap. Someone trying to put an 840 stone into an overhead luggage compartment? Complete BS :hahaha: And the stone is worth 400 million? More BS. :hahaha: http://www.courthousenews.com/2010/09/08/30195.htmSteve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Hi Guys-Here's another large emerald from Brazil that was mined and faceted into a rather large stone.... That's my idea of a rock...http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/canada/120118/world-s-largest-emerald-auction-kelownahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzbl4_emeFgStill trying to find out what happened to that 840 pound specimen but nothings coming up.Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnno 64 Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Wow. Put my bid on it, but I don't think 6 coke cans, a cabo wabo bottle, 6 marbles, 2 bullets from the civil war and pink thongs (upper and lower) gain me any ground.But I'll just wait and see.The Pink Prospector rules Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Wow. Put my bid on it, but I don't think 6 coke cans, a cabo wabo bottle, 6 marbles, 2 bullets from the civil war and pink thongs (upper and lower) gain me any ground.But I'll just wait and see.The Pink Prospector rulesJohnno-You'd better up your bid a little bit. Your wife is going to be mad if she doesn't get it. :hahaha:Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,240 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Coming up for auction-info was on YAHOO news yesterday but son forgot to email---John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Here's the link for anyone wanting to bid. http://www.westernstarauctions.com/Can't wait to see what this monstrosity brings.... :hmmmmm: Unbelievable... :hahaha:Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Have been trying to find out what happened to this 840 lb emerald specimen. Not much other then this article. Still a lot of issues to resolve. But someone is full of crap. Someone trying to put an 840 stone into an overhead luggage compartment? Complete BS :hahaha: And the stone is worth 400 million? More BS. :hahaha: http://www.courthous...09/08/30195.htmSteveHi Guys-There's a special on National Geographic tomorrow night about the 840lb Bahia emerald. Check your local listings,http://video.nationa...rald-story.htmlShould be interesting.Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,240 Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hold on thats a different auction and OMG what a monster of dazzling green love,emerald is my birthstone so I'll bid a dollar 2-90-John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Au Seeker 3,186 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hi Guys-Here's another large emerald from Brazil that was mined and faceted into a rather large stone.... That's my idea of a rock...http://www.globalpos...auction-kelownahttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzbl4_emeFgStill trying to find out what happened to that 840 pound specimen but nothings coming up.SteveI just found out that the guy in the video was arrested for fraud, ..."he’s accused of multiple fraud offences out of Hamilton, Ont."...,the emerald was died in India, and it didn't sell in the auction, it would of been nice if it did sell so he could pay his bail!!! .http://news.national...-fraud-charges/ http://news.nationalpost.com/2012/01/19/gem-expert-suspicious-of-massive-calgary-emerald/Skip Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Johnno 64 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Thanks Skip. I kept telling Kat, you really don't want this. It's not good enough for you. Phew!!! You just saved my life.Now I can say I told you so Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 The fact it was dyed is not surprising, I would bet at least 80% of the gemstones you see today are treated in some way. Emeralds are oiled and dyed,sapphires and rubies are heat treated,opals are cooked,turquoise is stabilized,topaz is irradiated,ect... Only well trained gemologists will know for sure in most cases. In others, they can only speculate. Reputable dealers will disclose treatments. So buyer beware if you think you're getting a natural stone,,,,I can understand why this guy was arrested for fraud since the monetary value was so large.Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Goldfinger 43 Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Just found this article.. http://gemologyonline.com/treatment.html Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hoser John 1,240 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Last night the National Geo channel had the complete story of the 400 million Bahia monster specimen. What a great story to be continued in the courtroom as 5 claimants battle it out for the biggest and best specimen ever uncovered in history. Bummer the other was yet another scam,sure looked nice but must lay hands on to test and looks can be deceiving-tons a au 2 u 2 -John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Red_desert 145 Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Museums want the stone, said it can't be broken down for jewelry.http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2009-03-04-giant-emerald_N.htm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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