Gold, diamonds worth less than intact bejewelled $5-million eagle: experts
VANCOUVER — If thieves are hoping to dismantle a stolen jewel-encrusted eagle and sell the gold and gems for cash, they should think again, say jewellery experts.
Police have said the solid gold sculpture, known as the Maltese Eagle, was taken from its owner in a violent robbery on a street in suburban Vancouver on Sunday night.
The eagle stands about 30 cm tall and weighs more than eight kilograms. Its head is adorned with 763 diamonds and it sits on 12.72-carat emerald.
Owner Ron Shore has said the piece that was taken from him in the community of Ladner, B.C., is worth about $5 million.