Tap a little on the sides of these stories and, like fine glass, they hum and ring.

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The top piece being offered is a ring set with a 13.5mm thick double cabochon perfectly rounded on both sides.

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Obviously there are two sides to every story, but those Facebook messages make claims from Dee Cassell, mother of Jacob, ring rather hollow.

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