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The journey of the emerald

From the mine to the market: every stage of the gem’s journey, in real photographs.

1

The origin

The mountains where the green is born.

Emerald mining landscape — the origin of the emerald
Emerald mining landscape — the origin of the emerald
2

Rough

Crystals fresh from the earth.

Freshly extracted rough emeralds in the palm of a hand
Freshly extracted rough emeralds in the palm of a hand
Rough emerald crystal held between the fingers
Rough emerald crystal held between the fingers
Rough emerald crystal at the entrance of the mine
Rough emerald crystal at the entrance of the mine
3

On the rock

The green in its natural setting.

Cut emerald and rough crystal resting on the rock
Cut emerald and rough crystal resting on the rock
Pair of cut emeralds on a mossy stone
Pair of cut emeralds on a mossy stone
4

The cut and the inspection

From crystal to gem, under the expert’s loupe.

Gemologist inspecting an emerald with a loupe under the lamp
Gemologist inspecting an emerald with a loupe under the lamp
5

The gem

Faceted and ready to shine.

Faceted Colombian emerald, rectangular cut
Faceted Colombian emerald, rectangular cut
Faceted Colombian emerald, square cut
Faceted Colombian emerald, square cut
6

Ready for you

Sorted and packed for sale.

Sorted and packaged emeralds, ready for sale
Sorted and packaged emeralds, ready for sale

Original photography by Esmeraldas RD · Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.