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on January 30, 2014 in World News

Man loses fight for 840-pound emerald worth $372-MILLION

Man loses fight for 840-pound emerald worth $372-MILLION A Los Angeles judge ruled that claims of Anthony Thomas, a businessman, to the 3-foot-tall Bahia Emerald were ‘not credible.’ Two others – gem buyer Mark Downie and the business, Ferrara Morrison Holdings – are still awaiting trial on their claims of ownership. LOS ANGELES — A judge has rejected a businessman’s bid to be declared the rightful owner of an 840-pound emerald that has been appraised at $372 million. Judge John Kronstadt ruled Wednesday that the claims of Anthony Thomas to the Bahia Emerald were “not credible.” RELATED: FRENCH MOUNTAIN CLIMBER… View Article

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