Why the Colombian Emeralds are known as green hammering

Originally from the picturesque landscapes of Colombia, there is a treasure that for centuries has captivated own and foreigners, Colombian emeralds.

How do Colombian emeralds cut and polish?

Colombian emeralds have captivated the world with its vibrant green shades and unparalleled beauty. However, behind its natural charm is a long and precise process that transforms the crystals of r...

Different tones of the Colombian emerald

Paula A. Bonilla  Social communicator and journalist from Sergio Arboleda University in Colombia. She is also a jeweler and is passionate about constantly learning about precious gems and national ...

Colombian emeralds in world royalty

Colombian emeralds have been highly appreciated in the jewelry of world royalty throughout history. From the time of the Spanish conquerors, the beauty and quality of Colombian emeralds caught the ...

The largest Colombian emerald mine by 2024

If we talk about change and reconstruction, we must mention the Coscuez emerald mine, which since it was acquired by the American company Fura Gems, had a change that has positioned it today as one...

New methods of extraction of Colombian emeralds

Day by day new techniques and methodologies of emerald extraction emerge in Colombia. Some of these new ways of finding emeralds have emerged thanks to the updating of existing tools.

The potential market for Colombian emerald

If there was a gem whose mining operation brought with it hundreds of profits to the country and the mining population it would undoubtedly be the Colombian emerald. And it is for no one to any sec...

Colombian emeralds as investment of global scope

Colombian emeralds are highly valued around the world for their quality and beauty. This, since Colombia is one of the leading producers of emeralds worldwide.

The Green War: The Conflict of Colombian Emeralds

For no one it is a secret that Colombia experienced one of the most violent times in its history during the Green War, a struggle that for years had as its center the total control of the emerald a...

How to differentiate an emerald from other minerals

Learning to differentiate natural emeralds from other minerals can take a good time and requires knowledge about the characteristics or properties of some gems. Despite this, after acquiring expert...