About Colombian Emerald
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At the pinnacle of rarity and desirability of the colored gemstones industry, Colombian emeralds are prized throughout the world for their unmatched radiating color and exquisite natural beauty. However, few know how many experts and artisans are required to work behind the scenes in order to bring even a single Colombian Emerald from the hidden depths of the earth - to the shelves of the world's finest boutiques and most reputable auction houses.
For a single gem to be brought up to be set in the Jewelry of the most famous celebrities or to be stored as a store-of-value asset in the safes of the world's most renowned investment funds - an extensive group effort of thousand of people, worldwide, is required to be coordinated.
Each Colombian emerald is a testament to humanity's greatest achievements in engineering and determination. Investors, miners, diplomats, lawyers, bankers, scientists, gemologists and cutters are just a few of the many skilled specialists who are required to combine their expertise and labor to find and elevate nature’s masterpiece into your perfect gem.
The Colombian Emerald Company is a multinational producer and supplier of rare, high quality emeralds. Our collection comes from Colombia’s most renowned mines.
Emerald is one of the world's rarest minerals. Twenty times more rare than a diamond. For this is the proportion: for every 20 diamonds that are being mined, only a single emerald can be found.
Among the rarest and most praised emeralds, are those coming from Colombia. A radiating, pure, watery green - these emeralds obtained their status as a benchmark of the highest quality and most coveted demand.
The rare Emeralds in front of you are the result of thousands of people, working in tandem in multiple nations throughout the globe, and combining their knowledge, expertise and work, - to search for, find and cut a single finished Colombian Emerald. A trophy of the abilities, diligence and talents of mankind.
Every trained expert is essential for this achievement. From the miner who finds the rough, the financier that supports the operation to the lapidary expert that unleashes the hidden beauty inside every stone, the compliance specialist who helps maintain the ethical practices and the certified Gemologist who plays a key role in the journey of one of the most sought after gems in the world.
Learn about this human chain of knowledge, labor and expertise, and gain a better understanding of why Colombian emeralds are worth more then gold and Diamonds.
Now, a short synopsis might be in order, to present the way our emeralds go through. From the hidden mines of Colombia, through the master cutters of Ramat Gan. And then again, from the expert graders and gemologists of Europe's most reputable gemological laboratories - to than be offered and presented to you, our patron, for your consideration.
After these rare Emeralds are mined in the exotic terrain of Muzo, Cosquez, Chivor and other of Colombia's legendary locations, the rough is handed to expert cutters with years of experience perfecting each stone into a high quality gem.
Special care is taken with the cut to achieve perfect proportions, symmetry and brilliance giving the emerald maximum brightness and colour consistency.Each stone is then sent to ISO‑9001: 2008 certified gemological laboratories in Antwerp, London, Ramat Gan and Zürich to be independently verified. Third party Gemologists will confirm it’s authenticity, determine colour, clarity and cut grades, as well as provide a professional valuation. The lab reports their findings by way of a Gemological Certificate and places the stone under a tamper evidence security tag stamped with the laboratories director signature which is returned to us.Only stones that meet the highest of standards are presented to our clients. If you are looking to acquire a unique masterpiece for your personal collection, custom jewellery design or take advantage of a high quality store‑of‑value for your family office or hedge‑fund Emeralds-Online has provided verified stones for all these purposes.
Search for Rough
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At the exotic terrain of Muzo, Cosquez, Chivor and other parts of Colombia's famed mining districts, exploration geologists head up teams to travel in search of chromium and vanadium bearing black shale deposits.
Teams of mineralogists survey drill cores to confirm beryl, the mineral group that emeralds are part of, is present.
The miners themselves form the center of the operation. They perform skilled labor that is strenuous, yet necessary. Miners in Colombia work within developed tunnels to mine ore bearing rock via mechanical equipment and careful hand mining.
Blast technicians carefully use explosives to create new areas of rock exposure, then miners extract the ore around these crystals so they are not damaged. Sorters and ore processors look at the rough product on the surface and determine what is emerald bearing calcite vein and what is considered waste rock. Mining engineers are responsible for the design of and oversee construction of the mine layout such as tunnels, ventilation and haulage drifts, drainage systems and hoists within the mine. Geotechnical engineers ensure the stability of rock faces to prevent tunnel collapses and provide safe working environments. Mechanical engineers ensure proper maintenance of machinery used for extraction while electrical engineers ensure the power infrastructure that runs the mine. Process engineers maximize efficiency of ore handling and sorting processes.
Hydrogeologists assess how groundwater could affect mineral deposits.
GIS analysts and remote sensing specialists interpret overhead imagery to create detailed models and drill down on areas most likely to yield the rough is handed to expert cutters with years of experience perfecting each stone into a high quality gem.o strongly and metaphysically did I conceive of my situation then, that while earnestly watching his motions.
Colombian emeralds are mined and produced using experts from many engineering fields. Mining engineers create mine plans that show how best to excavate tunnels in a sequence that will allow for the maximum extraction of ore without risking tunnel collapses. Civil engineers design roads leading into the mines as well as on-mountain processing plants and other above ground structures. Ventilation engineers calculate how fresh air can be supplied to underground tunnels to ensure breathable air for miners and to avoid dangerous methane explosions. Metallurgical and process engineers design improvements to how the ore is hand sorted and washed to allow for the maximum amount of gemstones to be produced. Recently, data engineers and other technology specialists have been hired to help mines transition to digital monitoring equipment and other forms of automation.
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OSpecial care is taken with the cut to achieve perfect proportions, symmetry and brilliance giving the emerald maximum brightness and colour consistency.
Cut and Polish
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After the rare rough Emeralds are mined in the exotic terrain of Muzo, Cosquez, Chivor and other of Colombia's legendary locations, the rough is being sent to Ramat Gan or Florida for cutting. There, it is handed to expert cutters with years of experience, perfecting each stone into a high quality gem.
The cutting and polishing process that transforms rough emerald into finished gems represents some of the most intricate workmanship and artistry in the production process. Master lapidaries (many of whom are trained as apprentices for years at the centers like Bogotá) assess each piece of rough for its color, transparency and pattern of inclusions. Pre-formers begin to shape the rough before cutting using specially designed tools. Cutters carve the facets that will make up each stone using wheels studded with diamond abrasives. Most Emeralds are cut into rectangular emerald cut, which helps bring out the color depth that Emeralds are known for. Polishers follow up with each individual facet to produce a mirror shine. Quality control gemologists approved each stone under set lighting and magnification before certification.
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Special care is taken with the cut to achieve perfect proportions, symmetry and brilliance giving the emerald maximum brightness and colour consistency.
Grading and Certification
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After the rare rough Emeralds are mined in the exotic terrain of Muzo, Cosquez, Chivor and other of Colombia's legendary locations, the rough is sent to Ramat Gan or Florida, where it is handed to expert cutters with years of experience, perfecting each stone into a high quality gem.
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Special care is taken with the cut to achieve perfect proportions, symmetry and brilliance giving the emerald maximum brightness and colour consistency.
Listing
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From the Gemological Laboratories, the certified emeralds are being sent to our offices for evaluation. Only the emeralds that achieved a premium grade are than being offered to you, our patron.
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