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3. Why have an irreplaceable treasure out instead of a replica? They make gems n metals look original these days

Sun Oct 19, 2025, 09:08 PM

Oct 2025

The thieves will cut down the gems and they’ll be lost forever, imo. The gold will get melted down.

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Thieves pull off daring heist at the the Louvre, stealing jewels once worn by French royalty [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Oct 2025 OP

Gonna be tough to pawn those. Captain Zero Oct 2025 #1

LOL 😂 My first thought Clouds Passing Oct 2025 #2

I actually don't think so Henry203 Oct 2025 #4