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WELCOME TO PAGE 105 - THE PAGE OF MISSING TREASURES !!
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NEW YEAR QUOTES
I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.
The Scepter of Dagobert
One piece of the French crown jewels, the Scepter of Dagobert, has been missing for 223 years. The 22-inch gold scepter—originally created for Dagobert I, king of Austrasia, Neustria, and the Franks—was fashioned by Saint Eligius, the patron saint of goldsmiths, in the seventh century. It was stolen by an unknown party in 1795 and has yet to be recovered.
NEW YEAR QUOTES
Packaged inside of every mistake there lays a great lesson. And while I don’t want to take the mistake into the New Year, I most certainly want to take the lesson that’s packaged inside of it.
NEW YEAR QUOTES
In order to be successful in the new year, stay focused, develop a positive attitude and be passionate with your dreams.
The Florentine Diamond
Move over, Hope Diamond: The Florentine Diamond is not only bigger but it's also still up for grabs.
This yellow-green Indian diamond, which has been missing since the early part of the 20th century, weighs in at a massive 137.27 carats. While the diamond's origin story is heavily disputed—some say it belonged to the Duke of Burgundy, others claim it was once the property of an Indian king—one thing is for certain: it's huge, it's worth a fortune, and it's still out there.
NEW YEAR QUOTES
To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often.
NEW YEAR QUOTES
Enter this new year with a gratitude for this new chance to create your dreams.
Tucker's Cross
The story of Tucker's Cross is a veritable whodunit—and better yet, the treasure is still up for grabs.
Originally discovered by explorer Teddy Tucker in 1955, the emerald-adorned 22-karat gold cross is believed to be part of the bounty that went down with the Spanish ship San Pedro in 1594. After selling it to the Bermudan government in 1959, the cross was put on display in a local museum. Though prior to a scheduled visit from Queen Elizabeth II in 1975, the cross was discovered to have been stolen and replaced with a fake. And for more wild history,
The Patiala Necklace
Created in 1928 for Bhupinder Singh, Maharaja of British Indian princely state Patiala, the Patiala Necklace disappeared just 20 years later from the Patiala Royal Treasury.
Crafted by House of Cartier, the necklace had 2,930 diamonds in it, including one 234.65 carat diamond and numerous rubies from Burma. While a section of the necklace was found at a thrift store in London in 1998 and subsequently repaired, the remainder has never been found.
The Crown Jewels of Ireland
The Irish Crown Jewels, stolen from Dublin Castle over a century ago, are still out there for treasure-seekers to find today. The 1907 theft included the removal of a diamond star, pendant, and the collars of five knights of the Order. According to reports, the total bounty would be worth more than $1.36 million today.
The Fenn Treasure
When art dealer Forrest Fenn was diagnosed with cancer, he decided that, since he couldn't take his fortune with him, he'd hide some of it for others to find.
In 2010, Fenn decided to bury over a million dollars' worth of treasure in the Rocky Mountains. And while four people have died trying to find the mysterious treasure, Fenn insists that treasure-hunters have gotten within 200 feet of its location.
The Amber Room
Originally created during the 1700s in Prussia, the Amber Room—a room bedecked with amber, gold, and mirrors—was originally installed in the Berlin City Palace. Crafted by sculptor Andreas Schlüter and amber craftsman Gottfried Wolfram, the room was later moved to Russia, where it was expanded upon, packed with more than 13,000 pounds of amber upon completion.
However, during World War II, the Amber Room was pillaged by Nazis. While it's been recreated, the original elements have never been found. And if you think that's wild, you'll be shocked to discover these
he Amaro Pargo Treasure
Amaro Pargo, also known as Amaro Rodríguez Felipe y Tejera Machado, was an 18th century pirate who left information regarding an as-of-yet-undiscovered treasure in his will. According to Pargo, he left behind a chest holding jewelry, precious stones, pearls, silver, gold, paintings, fabric, and Chinese porcelain, among other items. Many have searched for his treasure, but its location remains a mystery to this day.
The Flor do Mar
The Flor do Mar, a 16th century Portuguese sailing ship, was loaded with treasure following a Malaysian conquest when it disappeared. Alfonso de Albuquerque, the nobleman who had collected the treasure, was saved, but the boat and its bounty sank off the coast of Sumatra on November 20th, 1511, and hasn't been seen since.
The Ivory Coast Crown Jewels
In one of the more recent—and shocking—heists in current years, the Ivory Coast was robbed of its crown jewels in 2011. More than 70 items were stolen from the country's largest museum, with more than $6 million in gold jewelry, religious artifacts, masks, and statues—some dating back more than 500 years—still missing.
The Graff Diamonds
British jeweler Graff Diamonds has been robbed numerous times, but the multinational chain's biggest robbery—thought to be the biggest in U.K. history—took place just nine years ago.
In 2009, the New Bond Street location of Graff Diamonds was robbed of an estimated $65 million in jewelry and watches. Ten people have been arrested or jailed for their role in the robbery, but the jewels have never been found.
The Tomb of Tu Duc
While visitors can visit the Tomb of Tu Duc in Hue, Vietnam, the actual burial location of the Nguyen leader has never been discovered. When the Emperor died in 1883, he and his treasure were buried in a location so secret that everyone involved in its creation was beheaded afterward.
The Dead Sea Scrolls Treasure
The most unique of the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Copper Scroll, also has one of the most curious messages. According to historians, the scroll bears information on 63 hidden treasures, though what exactly those treasures contain is hotly debated. Most can agree on one thing, however: they're still out there.
The Victorio Peak Treasure
In southern New Mexico, there's a load of treasure waiting to be found. Victorio Peak in the San Andres Mountains is reportedly home to a wealth of gold.
NEW YEAR QUOTES
You are never too old to reinvent yourself.
The Heirloom Seal of the Realm
The Heirloom Seal of the Realm, a 2239-year-old Chinese seal, has been missing for over 1000 years. The jade seal was carved from the He Shi Bi, a famous jade disc, and was passed down from dynasty to dynasty, until it went missing between 907 and 960 C.E.
NEW YEAR QUOTES
Kindness, kindness, kindness. I want to make a New year's prayer, not a resolution. I'm praying for courage.
NEW YEAR QUOTES
We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day.
NEW YEAR QUOTES
We spend January 1st walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives ... not looking for flaws but for potential.
The Nuestra Señora de Atocha Treasure
The Nuestra Señora de Atocha, a Spanish sailing vessel carrying large amounts of gems, gold, silver, and copper, among other treasures, was shipwrecked in 1622 after getting caught in a hurricane off the Florida Keys. While much of the treasure has been recovered, including an emerald ring valued at $500,000—which was found in 2011—much of the treasure likely remains in the sea.
Honjō Masamune
The Honjō Masamune, a famous Japanese sword created by master swordsmith Gorō Nyūdō Masamune, was widely regarded as one of the most expertly-crafted swords ever made, becoming a Japanese National Treasure in 1939. However, after being turned over to the police during World War II, the sword went missing and still remains unrecovered.
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