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“It’s probably a hidden gem,” said Mike, an executive at a manufacturing company.

The Caesar salad, with candied anchovies, gem lettuce, and umeboshi dressing, is a playful twist, but the main course is where things get truly exciting.

They are racing against the clock, fearful that the royal and Napoleonic-era jewels will be broken down and sold off for their gems.

It can be hard for nonspecialist investors to distinguish the gems from the duds, or predict which companies are in line for government support.

Authorities are deeply concerned, however, that the jewels risk being broken down for their valuable gems, which range from hundreds of diamonds to emeralds and sapphires the size of lozenges.