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Cursed gem? Priceless 140-carat Regent Diamond mined in Andhra Pradesh spared in Louvre museum heist
A recent heist at the Louvre saw priceless Napoleonic jewels stolen, but the famed Regent Diamond, originating from Andhra Pradesh’s Paritala village, was left behind. This 140.64-carat gem, valued at $60 million, boasts a history of greed, betrayal, and a centuries-old curse, yet remains a centerpiece at the museum.
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