The emeralds of Afghanistan and their mysteries

Of all the geographical areas in the world known for emerald production, Afghanistan is perhaps one of the least popular. However, it is these gems that most closely resemble the South American lot...

The family of emeralds: The beryls

The most popular and high-end gemstones in the world are part of the large beryl family and have a chemical composition of Beryl. However, despite the infinity of stones belonging to this family, t...

Emeralds through history

The oldest emeralds date back about 2.97 billion years. The first of these gems were extracted in Egypt around 1,500 BC, in fact, this was one of the favorite stones of Cleopatra, the most famous E...

The Hidden Legacy: Unveiling the Secrets of the Spanish Shipwreck's Emerald

Today, 38 years have passed since the 'Nuestra Señora de Atocha' emerald was discovered by a group of treasure hunters after an intense search for the Spanish galleon of the same name, which sank i...

Emerald Mines in Egypt

Emeralds, wonderful precious stones that have captivated millions of people over the centuries, have become the greatest scientific and historical challenge for those who seek to know the origin of...

Step by step to buy an emerald

As we have said in many of our previous posts, emeralds are one of the most coveted and unique gemstones in the world. Perhaps this is the main reason why thousands of buyers and tourists come to C...

Our Crafts

Within our travel souvenirs, we offer a range of backpacks and hammocks brought directly from La Guajira and handmade by Colombian artisans.

Characteristics of good emeralds

Emeralds are unique precious gems in the world, and as we have mentioned before, there is no emerald the same as another.  Therefore, each emerald lies with different characteristics, such as color...

Women´s Emerald Jewelry

Women's emerald jewelry has gained momentum in recent years. With pieces such as bracelets, earrings, pendants, charms and rings, the emerald becomes day by day the perfect complement for women see...