This Family Heirloom Was Said To Be Worthless, Until They Got A Second Opinion

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Thankfully, John knew all about the stone. It came from Ceylon, which is now known as Sri Lanka. These specific sapphires are a very bright flue, making it easy for professionals to spot, but that clearly is not always the case…

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