 Wysłany: Czw 5:59, 31 Mar 2011 Temat postu: Mysterious About Cartier Jewelry |
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| The original Cartier invoice states that the "five row pearl necklace,discount pandora bracelets, consisting of 389 pearls weighing 4305 grains" was accompanied by an "enamel clasp
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