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Geneva gem auctions to sparkle

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Some of the world's rarest and most valuable precious stones are up for sale at the annual winter jewellery auctions in Geneva.

Despite tough financial times in the past year, predictions are that business will be brisk.

Imogen Foulkes reports from Geneva.

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