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Tag Archives: Muzo

La Lechuga-A Cross of Colombian Emeralds in Peach Gold

Saturday, September 28, 2013

                                      Garden fresh, this one-of-a-kind pendant is set with gorgeous Colombian emeralds. Based on my vintage design, the pendant was brought to fruition by our master CAD designer Jenny Sweaney and skillfully set and finished by Scott […]

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Emerald from Muzo- There is Nothing Like It!

Saturday, July 6, 2013

Fresh green from our shop– our hand crafted classic 3 stone ring accents this fine 1.21 ct. emerald from the fabled Muzo mine of Colombia with a matched pair of brilliant cut trapezoid shaped diamonds. The cut and clarity of the stone show the color to its rich perfection. The soft yet vivid color of this gem […]

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Emerald is in the House!

Sunday, May 5, 2013

The Emerald is truly coming into it’s own as this year’s spring season bursts forth. On the rise for several seasons, emerald green is fashion’s Color of the Year for 2013. Pantone traces the color’s current popularity back to Angelina Jolie, who wore striking emerald earrings and a gorgeous emerald ring to the 2009 Oscars. Besides […]

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Waking Sleeping Beauty-Restoring Emeralds

Saturday, May 16, 2009

One of the skills we learn as gemologists is how to evaluate damage to gemstones.  Most jewelers know that diamonds can be repaired or recut, but what about other gems, like this emerald?  Emeralds are usually enhanced with oils or resins, complicating the process. Our Blog, Recutting Emeralds tells success stories of three different emeralds, […]

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