In the heart of Colombia, where the Andean peaks kiss the sky and the verdant valleys cradle secrets untold, there lies a treasure beyond measure: the legendary emerald mines of Muzo, Chivor, and Coscuez. Dating back to 500 AD, these historic mines have produced some of the most revered gems in the world.
Colombia’s indigenous people attributed the existence of their...read more
In the heart of Colombia, where the Andean peaks kiss the sky and the verdant valleys cradle secrets untold, there lies a treasure beyond measure: the legendary emerald mines of Muzo, Chivor, and Coscuez. Dating back to 500 AD, these historic mines have produced some of the most revered gems in the world.
Colombia’s indigenous people attributed the existence of their emeralds to the legend of Fura and Tena, two immortal beings created by a god. The couple lost their immortality, and upon their deaths were transformed into two mountain peaks. Fura’s tears became the emeralds that can be found surrounding the mountains, giving these stones a captivating origin story to complement their stunning appearance.
