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Emeralds.co sources, grades, and sells authentic Colombian emeralds to collectors and jewelers worldwide, combining heritage craftsmanship with modern global reach. over the last three decades, consumers, retailers, dealers, wholesalers and Emerald Industry corporate been working with us to source the finest emeralds gems from Colombia.
Authentic Colombian Emeralds
From 1997 to today!
At Emeralds.co, we celebrate the timeless beauty of authentic Colombian emeralds, sourced directly from the legendary Muzo mines, as well Chivor and Gachala..
Each gemstone is hand-selected for its vivid color, natural inclusions, and unmatched brilliance, a reflection of Colombia’s rich heritage and craftsmanship.
Operating both through our Shopify boutique (emeralds.co) and eBay store (Emerald Elegance over 25 years), we provide transparency, authenticity, and personal service in every sale.
Each gem is chosen for its natural beauty, unique inclusions, and color signature that reflect the soul of Colombia’s emerald region.
What Makes Us Different
We had dedicated our life to the emerald industry, the founder Guillermo Galvis, been a key member in the industry. From Mining, collecting, wholesale and retail we been involve to bring emeralds to the Market.
Guillermo been a pioneer developing standards and compliance in the emerald industry, from local, national and international gemstone associations he had contribute develop the gemstone market.
As company, we develop the first and only Emerald market price chart for Emeralds, that been key from 1997 to consumers and retailers to appreciate and value Colombian Emeralds.
Over last 25 years we been selling in Ebay with over 12000 transactions worldwide, as well 100% positive feedback from our customers, our policy of 30 days 100% refund , no questions; from our day one, is a stunning success, being used less than 0.005% of the customers or less than 10 (times) in more than 20.000 transactions in our online channels We do ship from USA, all our retail orders to avoid any customs to logistics to our beloved customers.
For wholesale, mining or mineral collection, our office in Colombia handle and ship to our customers.
| Feature | Emeralds.co Promise |
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| Authenticity | 100% natural Colombian emeralds with verifiable origin. |
| Transparency | Clear grading (A–AAA), honest photos, and detailed descriptions. |
| Personal Touch | Hand-selected gems curated by a Colombian expert. |
| Global Access | Ships worldwide with insurance and professional packaging. |
| Sustainability | Local sourced directly from mines and cooperatives in Boyacá and Bogota. |
Product Range
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Loose emeralds (0.1 – 30 carats)
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Loose stones, Sets, lots , Carvings and Matched pairs.
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Collector-grade and investment stones
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Custom jewelry design collaborations for custom designs form Colombia.
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Certification add-ons (GIA, IGI, AGL upon request)
Our own emerald grading guide (A / AA / AAA)
| Grade | Description | Color | Clarity | Cut | Origin Notes | Typical Market Use |
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| AAA (Top Grade) | Exceptional investment-grade emeralds. Only ~10% of mined stones reach this level. | Intense vivid bluish-green hue (Muzo signature). Medium to medium-dark tone with even saturation. | Eye-clean or near eye-clean under 10x loupe. Minimal jardin inclusions, no visible surface cracks. | Expertly cut, excellent proportions, strong brilliance. | Usually Muzo or Chivor mines, Colombia. | High-end jewelry, collectors, bespoke engagement pieces. |
| AA (Fine Grade) | Excellent quality, high-end jewelry grade. | Rich green to bluish-green color, slightly lighter tone or less saturation than AAA. | Moderate inclusions visible under magnification but not distracting. | Well cut; may have slight asymmetry or windowing. | Often Muzo or Coscuez origin. | Fine retail jewelry, mid-to-high range luxury. |
| A (Commercial Grade) | Good commercial quality; natural emeralds with character. | Medium green hue, lighter tone, or slight yellowish undertone. | Visible inclusions, typical “jardín” pattern, may reduce transparency. | Fair to good cut, designed to preserve carat weight. | Commonly Colombian or Brazilian origin. | Everyday jewelry, artisan pieces, casual buyers. |