836-Pound Bahia Emerald Set for Return to Brazil After L.A. Limbo

A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the 180,000-carat Bahia Emerald, held in Los Angeles for over 15 years amid ownership disputes, should be returned to Brazil. The emerald, one of the largest ever discovered, was smuggled from Brazil to the U.S. in 2001 and has been the subject of extensive legal battles involving multiple claimants. The recent ruling supports Brazil's claim to the gemstone, paving the way for its repatriation, pending any appeals.