Going the Extra Mile(s) for Christmas

Here I am in Colombia. A land feared and misunderstood my most, but a beautiful land and people with unforgettable experiences just waiting for those with the guts to put aside what people say to go see and feel for themselves what Colombia is all about. Ever since my first trip several years ago, it has been a sort of personal dream for me to come live here someday, but I never dreamed or expected it would happen like this. But that’s ok. Right now, this isn’t about me… I’m here for business. I’m here in the middle of Bogota with nothing but emeralds and emerald jewelry on my mind. I’ve left everything behind to spend the next few months personally filling emerald requests received from the website and cementing relationships with our sources that will last for years and years to come. When I’m not busy doing that, I’ll be working with local jewelers to bring new and unique designs to the world via Embassy Emeralds.

It is quite exciting to be putting it all out on the line for something you believe in. I believe in getting the best emeralds to our customers at a reasonable price and that’s what this is all about. We’re taking out the middle man, getting great deals on great stones, and passing it on to our customers. Not only are we doing that, but we’re giving the customer a level of service that is indeed uncommon. Where else can you request something as rare as a fine Colombian emerald to your specifications and then have an expert track it down for you straight from the source. In our minds, that’s great service and we’re sincerely excited about it. Not only do we get to spend our time sorting through hundreds of beautiful emeralds in search of that perfect stone, but we get to satisfy the customer in doing so. Everyone wins. If you’ve been dreaming of an emerald and you’re ready to make your dream a reality, now is the time. Contact us today.

10,050 ct Emerald Found in Zambia

Gemfield Resources PLC, (a United Kingdom entity) announced the recent discovery of a 10,050-carat Emerald crystal from their Mbuva-Chibolele mine, located in Zambia. The emerald itself is a 10 centimeter hexagonal crystal and was found about 40 meters from the surface in a wall of pegmatite. This open-pit mine which has been open only since July of last year, is one of two mines in operation by Gemfield Resources PLC in Zambia.

The presence of emeralds in Zambia has been known since the late 1920's, however they were not mined commercially until the middle of the century. It is believed that much of the gem trade in Zambia occurs on the black market, however this is changing and the find by Gemfield Resources represents a positive step.

Emeralds from Zambia tend to have a bluish hue; in many cases even more blue than their more famous cousins from the mines of Chivor in Colombia in part due to a higher concentration of Vanadium. Zambian emeralds tend to require less treatments.

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Embassy Emeralds - Loose Emeralds from Colombia

Emerald Green

Ah, emerald green. What a beautiful color. Many things come to mind when we use the term Emerald Green in a general sense. Irish landscapes, car colors, the color of water, certain trees, and perhaps certain shades of fabric. But as a famous philosopher once said… “Nothing greens greener” than an emerald. You know, it’s no wonder why we name colors after prominent gemstones. When we here the names Emerald Green, Ruby Red, and Sapphire Blue we think of the richest and most beautiful shades of those colors. Because of these deep shades, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires became known as “The Big Three”. Their captivating colors made them objects of desire and symbols of love, status, and good taste. They take our breath away and bring forth emotion simply by gazing at them.

Embassy Emeralds - Redefining Emerald

An individual recently wrote us to inquire about the treatments used on the gemstones offered by Embassy Emeralds. It is true that not all dealers disclose the utilization of treatments, though we certainly believe they should.

As you may know, treatments are used to enhance the visual appearance of the stone by filling minute fissures that exist in all natural emeralds, allowing for less interruption in the transmission of light as it passes thru the stone. Cedarwood oil is one of many available treatments.

How long the treatment will last depends on a number of factors, such as frequency of use (everyday vs. special occasions) and how the gemstones are stored when not in use. In particular, gemstones that are frequently exposed to high temperatures will loose the benefits of the treatment much faster than gemstones stored in a cool, dark, and dry place when not in use. In any case, once the treatment subsides, it can retreated a qualified jeweler.

Cedarwood oil has no effect on the durability of the stone.

Colombian Emeralds vs. Other Emeralds

Fact: It is undisputed in the gemstone and jewelry industry that the world's finest emeralds come from Colombia.

Often times the Muzo mine is mentioned by name. This is extraordinary compared to other precious gems. It is seldom the case for diamonds, sapphires, and rubies that one very specific source is so much more accepted for being superior gemstones, or is so much better known by name than the other mines or countries producing the same gem. Certainly, they have their famous names and their own acclaim, but it cannot be denied that Colombian emeralds stand out fare more when compared with their Brazilian and Zambian rivals.

On the average they are of higher quality, have better color, and are more sought after than other emeralds. Further, they are found in a more limited mining area which makes them even rarer and more highly valued.

Embassy Emeralds selects by hand each and every emerald you see on www.embassyemeralds.com from trusted suppliers in Muzo and other mines in Colombia.