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.
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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.
Credit:
Los Angeles Sheriff's Department