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[–] 57 points 10 months ago (2 children)

When the French Blue was stolen after the revolution, it was recut and probably became the Hope Diamond.

If they can't find a buyer, they'll melt it down and recut any gems that are too recognizable. Easy money, if you know the right people.

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  • [–] 3 points 10 months ago (1 child)

    In the melt down and recut scenario, is it "easy money" though? Seems like robbing the most famous museum in the planet would be inviting one of the most well resourced investigations over gems that I presume could have been stolen from somewhere a little more low profile.

    I'm not remotely knowledgeable, but it feels like it wouldn't be worth going after the louvre specifically without confidence you have someone willing to acquire the pieces intact rather than having to erase nearly all their "value" in the process.

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