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As the art world remains on high alert following the disappearance of the Louvre jewels, an Italian collection believes its innovative photographic fingerprinting technique could revolutionise the security of priceless gems.
For over a decade, a dedicated team of gemology experts at Naples' Tesoro di San Gennaro has meticulously studied its most valuable pieces. Utilising microscopes and specialised equipment, they have catalogued more than 10,000 stones.
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