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The Jacob Diamond, estimated to be worth £100 million (2008), was used as a paperweight for a long time until the diamond s true value was realized

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Fun Fact: The Jacob Diamond, estimated to be worth £100 million (2008), was used as a paperweight for a long time until the diamond’s true value was realized

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