Years later, while backpacking through Colombia in 1973, my father asked me to find an Emerald for my mother. That purchase became my first Colombian Emerald and marked the beginning of a lifelong fascination with one of the world’s most extraordinary gemstones.
For more than 50 years, I have dedicated my life to Colombian Emeralds, helping clients from around the world acquire exceptional Emeralds and fine jewelry selected for their beauty, rarity, and character.
I work in Bogotá, Colombia, at the source of the world’s finest Colombian Emeralds.
Unlike Diamonds, where consistency is often the goal, every Colombian Emerald is unique. Each possesses its own combination of color, transparency, brilliance, crystal, and character. Learning to recognize and evaluate these subtle differences became a lifelong passion.
Over the past five decades, I have developed relationships throughout the Colombian Emerald trade, from miners and cutters to dealers, exporters, and collectors. This experience allows me not only to offer carefully selected Emeralds and jewelry, but also to help clients better understand Colombian Emeralds so they can choose with confidence.
Many clients tell me that what began as a search for an Emerald became an education in Emeralds. Sharing that knowledge is a privilege I never tire of.
One of the great pleasures of working directly with clients is watching them develop an eye for exceptional Emeralds and begin recognizing for themselves the subtle differences in color, crystal, brilliance, and character that make each Emerald unique.
I invite you to explore the collection, enjoy the educational articles and videos, and contact me if I may assist you in your search. Every Emerald is unique, and helping clients find the right Emerald for the occasion, the person, and the purpose has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my work for more than five decades.
