Where are the emeralds mined?
There are three main emerald mining areas in Colombia: Muzo, Coscuez, and Chivor. These three areas are comprised of many individual “cortes” or mines. Muzo and Coscuez are on long term leases to two Colombian consortiums from the Colombian government and Chivor is privately owned. Muzo and Coscuez are much more prolific in production; thus the majority of the specimens we sell are from these two areas. The best way to differentiate emerald specimens from these three origins is by carefully examining the individual characteristics of the crystals and the matrix. From two years ago there is production of emeralds from a new deposit inthe town of Maripi, close to Borbur and Muzo. The main mines of Maripi are Cunas and “La Pita”. There is a wide range of material from this mine in bluish and yellowish green, in all qualities and sizes.
There are three main Emerald mining areas in Colombia: Muzo, Coscuez, and Chivor. These three areas are comprised of many individual “cortes” or mines. Muzo and Coscuez are on long term leases to two Colombian consortiums from the Colombian government and Chivor is privately owned. Muzo and Coscuez are much more prolific in production, thus the majority of the specimens we sales are from these two areas. The best way to differentiate emerald specimens from these three origins is by carefully examining the individual characteristics of the crystals and the matrix. From two years ago there’s production of Emeralds from new deposit in Maripi town, close to Borbur and Muzo. The main mines of Maripi is Cunas and “La pita”. There is a wide range of material from this mine bluish and yellowish green, in all qualities and sizes.
