Posted on 12/28/2008 11:06:17 AM PST by xcamel
Investigators suspect someone used falsified papers to remove the stone from the secured vault in California, although no criminal charges have been filed, Grubb said.
While Grubb said it was his understanding the stone had been appraised at $370 million, the value is unclear.
The company hired by the owner to sell it said in court papers it had received a $19 million offer, which the company wanted to accept.
It alleged the gemstone’s owner then tried to go around the broker to sell the emerald to the same buyer for $75 million.
At one point, the emerald was listed for sale on eBay for a “buy it now” price of $75 million.
http://www.cnn.com/2008/CRIME/12/27/giant.emerald/
The investigation led sheriff’s officials to Idaho and Las Vegas. When the suspects learned that deputies were hot on their trail, they agreed to hand over the gem. On Dec. 19, sheriff’s investigators arrived in Las Vegas with a court order and took possession of the stone. No arrests were made.
The true value of the turd in question is $40,000.00
I have green eyes. Also love emeralds. My husband says when I have red bloodshot eyes “it looks like Christmas.” Green eyes are good for a stare-down, I’ll vouch for that. Glad you dodged the 300 pounder!
I found a great big gorgeous emerald on Ebay a few years ago in an 18kt ring setting. It’s still my favorite ring. Got a good deal on it, my jeweler said the setting alone was worth the price I paid. Emeralds are my favorite.
I love them; but have never found a really good one. You were lucky; especially on ebay.
Personal experience. One night a few years ago, our van got stolen. Early the next morning, I got a call from a 7-11 liquor clerk. He said: “hey, sir, (after a few explanation as to how he got my number)...your van is parked in front of the store...but you want to hurry up and come ‘cause the sheriff department is coming down to ‘impound’ it.” I said, “tell them that the owner is on his way.”
I got there within half an hour, but the van is already gone — the sheriff’s office took it away.
I ended up paying the sheriff’s office $300 (for handling fee, I supposed) to get my van out of the impound lot.
Question is why do the Sheriffs have to do that when they already know that the owner is coming to retrieve it?
Yes, I have a very negative impression of the sheriff’s office, thank you.
Thank you for the reply.
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