I think the two-kilo Wrekin Ruby would be worth more as a geological curio than a gemstone. The ruby, weighing more than 10,000 carats (two kilos), was valued at £11 million (a big joke, really). At one point it was speculated that it could be worth as little as £100 (maybe). The game is not over. Stay tuned.
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Friday, December 18, 2009
Wrekin Ruby
I think the two-kilo Wrekin Ruby would be worth more as a geological curio than a gemstone. The ruby, weighing more than 10,000 carats (two kilos), was valued at £11 million (a big joke, really). At one point it was speculated that it could be worth as little as £100 (maybe). The game is not over. Stay tuned.
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