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“During my many years as a jeweler, examining an astonishing 20 ctw emerald necklace certainly is a rare treat. The Stauer Emerald in Gold Necklace is as good as it gets.” — JAMES T. FENT, Stauer GIA Graduate Gemologist The Curse of the Perfect Gift 20 carats of polished natural emeralds linked with 14K gold for under $200! I t happened on our last trip to South America. After visiting the “Lost City” of Machu Picchu in Peru, we ventured through the mountains and down the Amazon into Brazil. In an old village we met a merchant with an impressive collection of spectacular, iridescent emeralds. Each gem was tumbled smooth and glistened like a perfect rain forest dew drop. But the price was so unbelievable, I was sure our interpreter had made a mistake. But there was no mistake. And after returning home, I had 20 carats of these exquisite emeralds strung up in 14k gold and wrapped as a gift for my wife’s birthday. That’s when my trouble began. She loved it. Absolutely adored it. In fact, she rarely goes anywhere without the necklace and has basked in compliments from total strangers for months now. So what’s the problem? I’m never going to find an emerald deal this good again. In giving her such a perfect gift, I’ve made it impossible to top myself. To make matters worse, my wife’s become obsessed with emeralds. She can’t stop sharing stories about how Cleopatra cherished the green gem above all others and how emeralds were worshiped by the Incas and Mayans and prized by Spanish conquistadors and Indian maharajahs. She’s even buying into ancient beliefs that emeralds Complete your collection bring intelligence, with the 5 ctw Emerald well-being and in 14K Gold Earrings. good luck to anyone who wears them. I don’t have the heart to tell her that I’m never going to find another deal this lucky. Our elegant Emeralds in 14K Gold Necklace features 20 carats of smooth, round emerald beads, hand-wired together with delicate 14K gold links. Each bead is unique in both size and color, ranging from transparent to translucent. The 18" necklace fastens with a spring ring clasp. If you are not thrilled at this rare find, send it back within 30 days for a full refund of the purchase price. But remember, we have only found enough emeralds to make a small limited number of necklaces and earrings at this low price. JEWELRY SPECS: - 20 ctw of polished natural emeralds - Linked with 14K gold - Necklace is 18" in length - Earrings are 5 ½" in length - Individual color may vary. Emeralds in 14K Gold Necklace (20 ctw) MSRP $1,110 Your price $199 +s&h Emeralds in 14K Gold Earrings (5 ctw) MSRP $820 Your price $175 +s&h Call now to take advantage of this limited offer. 1-800-333-2045 Promotional Code EGN133-01 Please mention this code when you call. www.stauer.com 14101 Southcross Drive W., Dept. EGN133-01 Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 Smart Luxuries—Surprising Prices BoatU.S. Magazine March 2009 http://www.stauer.com http://www.stauer.com

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Boat U.S. - March 2009 Contents Reader Forum Boat U.S. Reports What’s New In The Brew? The Perfect Paint Job Launch Into Spring Boats Gear Wheels One Mom, Two Teens, No Exit So, Nigel Had This Idea Ice Devices It Was A Club Of Their Own Expanding The Boating Universe Tech Connection A Case Study In Getting Results Let’s All Do This Together Classifieds Member Benefits/At Your Service

Boat U.S. - March 2009

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