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An emerald ring,
the cushion-cut Columbian
emerald within a four-claw setting, to an 18 carat
gold hoop, ring size
Accompanied by a Gubelin Gem Lab certificate
stating that this emerald revealed characteristics
consistent with those of emeralds originating from
Columbia, numbered 14037251, dated 7th March
2014
€30,000 - 60,000
Columbian emeralds are synonymous with quality and beauty. The lush green colour enhanced
by a delicate blend of blue is one of nature’s finest creations.
The 16
th
Century witnessed the arrival of the favoured Emerald to the west. It soon adorned
royalty and the nobility, desired for its calming and natural green colour. The most prized
member of the Beryl family. Emeralds are found in locations throughout the world. However,
emeralds particular to Columbia are deemed to be of superior quality. Their unique body colour
is renowned for its deep colour saturation. Emeralds typically contain a garden of natural inclu-
sions. To observe an emerald beret of inclusions is rare.As the years pass, Columbian emeralds of
gem quality are rare. The earth is just not giving them up.
This beautiful cushion-shaped emerald has been authenticated by the Gubelin Gem Laboratory.
Stating that this emerald revealed characteristics consistent with those of emeralds originating
from Columbia, numbered 14037251, dated 7th March 2014