This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Emeralds of Colombia Dominated Ancient Royal Treasures
The piece surveys emerald history from ancient Egypt to modern Colombian mines. It notes the Muzo and Cosquez deposits near Bogota as premier sources, the 20 year English lease value of $1,250,000 annually, and the rich colors, brilliancy, and flaws of famed stones in royal collections and museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic of Colombia
Devonshire
Republic of
Colombia
Republic
Mount Zabarah
Upper
Egypt
Mehemet Ali
Aaron
Pontifical
America
Europe
Nero
Ptolemy
Lawallus
Alexandria
Cleopatra
Theban
Pompeii
Herculaneum
Jupiter
Pizarro
Mexico
Cortez
Madrid
Siberia
India
Salzburg
Austria
Australia
Norway
Brazil
Ireland
United States
Muzo
Coscuez
Bogota
Wluza
Beudant
Boyaca
Cosquez
Cuincha
Juan Penagon
Jose Antonio de Vallegas Y Avedano
Francisco Tobar Alva- Tado
Spain
Atacama
Manka
Peru
Ecuador
Esmereldas