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Jewess, Greatest European Authority on Jewels, Dies

December 9, 1924
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Anna Szapira, considered the greatest European authority on precious stones, died today at Boston, England. Mrs. Szapira was of such international fame in the diamond market that jewelers from all over the world came to Boston to procure her opinion and valuation.

She was a linguist of note and spoke French, German, Spanish, Italian and four other languages.

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