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Now playing Next Lifestyle World's largest ruby gemstone sells for a record $34.8 million A 55.22 carat ruby named "Estrela de Fura" sold at Sotheby's in New York for $34.8 million, setting a new record price at auction for the precious stone. Sotheby's also sold "The Eternal Pink," a rare 10.57-carat diamond for the same price. 11/06/2023
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Now playing Next Germany Six men on trial for stealing jewels worth €113m from Dresden museum Prosecutors said those accused of stealing the gems, which have never been recovered, belong to an organised crime family known as the "Remmo clan". 28/01/2022
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Now playing Next Culture news Making jewellery accessible: Van Cleef opens its doors Van Cleef & Arpels has hosted courses to train the next generation of jewellers in the artisanal trade, looking to inspire people who would have never considered a career in jewellery before. 14/01/2022