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1957 Press Photo Jack Baumgold Evaluates Polished Diamonds - mja96892

This is an original press photo. These piles of stones represent a million dollars in freshly cut and polished diamonds. They are graded according to the size and quality. The man is Jack Baumgold, diamond cutting official. A diamond cutter carefully selects one stone from these piles of freshly cut and polished diamonds. A cartel, De Beers, controls 80% of the world gem diamond trade.Photo measures 8 x 10.25inches. Photo is dated 12-16-1957.

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