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Emerald

The 180,000-carat Bahia Emerald weighs 840 pounds and has been the subject of a contentious court battle between a colorful crowd of gem traders, miners and a real estate tycoon all vying for the prized jewel - once valued at $372 million.

A massive emerald from Brazil: Worth $900 million? Or nothing?

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The 180,000-carat Bahia Emerald weighs 840 pounds and has been the subject of a court battle between a colorful crowd of gem traders, a real estate tycoon and the nation of Brazil. Is it even worth it?

Music Heard on Air for May 8, 2013

Music Heard on Air

Retro-Style Jazz Music from Dutch Singer Caro Emerald

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Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn on the Emerald Empire

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