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Shopkeepers find £50k diamond in Indian field

Two young Indian men discovered a 15.3-carat diamond worth up to £50,000 in a leased field. Their immediate plan? Funding their sisters' weddings. Read their remarkable story.

Rare Gandhi Statue Maquette Heads to Auction

A rare bronze model of London's Mahatma Gandhi statue is set for auction, estimated at £6,000-£8,000. Discover the story behind this iconic sculpture's creation.

Fabergé's Winter Egg sells for record £22.9m in London

A jewel-studded Fabergé egg, a 1913 gift for the mother of Russia's last emperor, has sold for a staggering £22.9 million at Christie's in London, setting a new world auction record. Discover the history of this imperial masterpiece.

Klimt portrait sells for £179.7m at Sotheby's auction

Gustav Klimt's 'Portrait of Elisabeth Lederer' has sold for a staggering £179.7m at Sotheby's, becoming the second most expensive artwork ever sold at auction. Discover the story behind this record-breaking sale.

German Holocaust Artefacts Auction Cancelled

A controversial auction of Holocaust artefacts in Germany has been scrapped following complaints from survivors. Read how the 'System of Terror' sale was stopped.

Lost Florentine Diamond Found in Canada After 100 Years

In an astonishing twist of fate, one of history's most sought-after royal jewels - the legendary 137-carat Florentine Diamond - has been discovered in a Canadian bank vault after vanishing for over 100 years, rewriting gemological history.

Lost Florentine Diamond: Century-Old Mystery Unsolved

One of history's most magnificent diamonds - the 137-carat Florentine - disappeared without trace nearly a century ago. This is the story of the Medici treasure that captivated empires and vanished into thin air.

Lost Florentine Diamond found in Canadian bank vault

After vanishing for decades, the legendary 132-carat Florentine Diamond - once owned by royalty and stolen by Nazis - has been discovered in a Canadian safety deposit box, solving one of history's greatest jewellery mysteries.

Lost Canaletto Masterpiece Could Fetch £5 Million

A breathtaking Canaletto painting of Venice's Grand Canal, hidden from public view for nearly a century, emerges for spectacular Sotheby's sale this autumn. Art experts hail the 18th-century masterpiece as 'extraordinarily fresh' and 'perfectly preserved'

Billionaire gloats as Block contestants get nothing

Billionaire Adrian Portelli celebrates brutal Block finale outcome where contestants walked away with nothing after his dramatic auction tactics. The property tycoon's social media gloating sparks controversy.

The Block House Sells for $4.25 Million Below Reserve

In a stunning property auction upset, contestants from The Block Australia watched in horror as their meticulously renovated house sold for a massive loss, leaving dreams shattered and questions unanswered about the reality TV property gamble.

Louvre Museum Diamond Heist: Millions in Gems Stolen

In a stunning security breach, thieves have stolen precious diamonds worth millions from the Louvre Museum's prestigious exhibition, raising serious questions about the iconic institution's protection measures.

The Block House Fails to Sell at Auction

Exclusive: The Block's highly anticipated Brighton property fails to attract a single bid at auction, leaving contestants devastated as Australia's property market shows signs of cooling. Discover what went wrong with this prime real estate opportunity.

Emma Watson: 'I never felt worthy of marriage'

Harry Potter star Emma Watson opens up about her surprising views on marriage and reveals the emotional truth behind her mysterious diamond ring in an intimate new interview.

Hodgkinson crowned 800m queen by Serena Williams

British athletics sensation Keely Hodgkinson secures spectacular Diamond League triumph in New York, earning royal praise from tennis legend Serena Williams after dominant 800m performance.

Nicola Peltz's diamond drama at Beckham premiere

Brooklyn Beckham and wife Nicola Peltz put on a united front at Victoria Beckham's Netflix premiere, flashing her massive diamond ring while family tensions simmer beneath the surface. Exclusive details from the star-studded London event.

Tourist finds 3.29-carat diamond at Arkansas park

A remarkable 3.29-carat brown diamond discovered by an Arkansas visitor at the only diamond-bearing site open to public digging in the world, continuing the park's tradition of extraordinary finds.

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