Colombian Emerald and diamond flanked solitaire ring.

This piece is in excellent condition.

Emeralds have a long and illustrious history, with the most coveted of these gems hailing from the South American country of Colombia. These mines have been producing since ancient times and continue to be the standard upon which all emeralds are compared for quality. Following Colombia’s independence from Spain in 1810, the mine was leased to various individuals, both Colombian and foreign, and Muzo emeralds found their way back to Europe, this time to famed jewellery houses in London and Paris.

These old mines have long been depleted and Colombian emeralds, most usually found in antique jewels, remain highly sought after. They are still regarded as being without equal in terms of colour, clarity, and quality.