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World’s largest cut emerald to be auctioned in Kelowna The world’s largest cut emerald — weighing in at 57,500 carats and with an appraised value of $1.15 million — is set to go on auction in Kelowna, B.C., later this month.Calgary rare gem hunter Regan Reaney calls this a once-in-a-lifetime find.“I’m still amazed every time I look at, pick it up, touch it. It is amazing,” said Reaney.Reaney said the emerald is named Teodora, meaning Gift of God. It was mined in Brazil and sold to a buyer in India, where it was cut. (Photo: Postmedia)

World’s largest cut emerald to be auctioned in Kelowna
 The world’s largest cut emerald — weighing in at 57,500 carats and with an appraised value of $1.15 million — is set to go on auction in Kelowna, B.C., later this month.

Calgary rare gem hunter Regan Reaney calls this a once-in-a-lifetime find.

“I’m still amazed every time I look at, pick it up, touch it. It is amazing,” said Reaney.

Reaney said the emerald is named Teodora, meaning Gift of God. It was mined in Brazil and sold to a buyer in India, where it was cut. (Photo: Postmedia)

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