Colombian emeralds in the European and Asian market

For the emerald guild and even for the connoisseurs of buying and selling this green gem, it is no secret that the largest investors of Colombian natural emeralds are Asians and Europeans.

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...

Symbolology of Colombian emeralds

For some romantics, emerald represents love and passion, for other cultures it means elegance and wealth. Below we will tell you about its most important meanings and how it is recognized in some p...

When to say NO to a Colombian emerald

Many travel to Colombia with the sole mission of acquiring a 100% national natural emerald. However, although the desire is many, there are times when indisputably it must be said that NO to certai...

The Colombian emerald used by the Duchess of Windsor

The Duchess of Windsor's emerald brooch is an impressive gem whose center is a 152 carat Colombian emerald.

How to choose an emerald for your jewel

It may happen that when you arrive at a jewelry store you come across beautiful designs, but it's just not what you're looking for oring isn't the quality of the stone that the jewel has.

What tools do you need to buy or sell emeralds?

Any emerald seller or buyer should be equipped with tools that make it easier to evaluate and examine a natural emerald. It may seem obvious, but not many commissioners or emeralds have these eleme...

Diamonds or emeralds, why choose the green Spell?

Often, when ordering a jewel or looking for the perfect design for a jewelry piece, you usually hesitate among the gems to choose to create the dream jewel. Among the many concerns, the one of choo...

What are the most common sizes of the Colombian emerald?

Whatever the personal tastes in the cutting of the emerald, the truth is that this can be found in countless shapes, sizes and colors. Certain people prefer traditional carvings, such as emerald or...

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...