Columbian emeralds |
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| By Rajit Singh |
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| Columbian Emeralds have been traded around the world for
hundreds of years the origins of Columbian Emeralds is
largely obscure. Some consider Columbian Emeralds to be the
most valuable in the universe. In ancient times it was thought that Columbian Emeralds were a source of physical phenomenon that produced a sense of tranquility and peace. Columbian Emeralds were used as a bargaining bit to trade with indigenous people for other goods. Columbian Emeralds ha ve been around since before the days of Christ they were known as the green fire and much blood was lost over the fight to control condition the trade in Columbian Emeralds but with the discovery and subsequent mining of the Muzo Somondoco and Coscuez Chivor mines hostilities finally subsided. For many years the indigenous peoples kept the location of the mines safe however in 1555 Luiz Lanchero founded the village of Muzo in the thick of the mines having heard rumours of great wealth in emeralds existing in the area. Three years future mining operations were begun in the surrounding mountains. The Muzo emerald mines are located in the western foothills of Columbia they match of eight great open cuts grouped in close proximity. The climate in this area is tropical and can be very warm with high humidity. The mines provide a relatively secure environment for its workers and provide excellent workmens quarters with good sanitation and medical services. The Muzo Somondoco and Coscuez Chivor mines are very important historically and are considered to be highly rich. These three mines form some of the major sources of the precious green stone. Columbian Emeralds are the second biggest exported product of Columbia the first being Colombian coffee. Columbian Emeralds were considered very beautiful and ab initio only the wealthy could get access to them but thanks to modern technology you can purchase your own Columbian emeralds right on this site! |
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