Business Details
39 Years
experience
Handcrafted Colombian Emerald Jewelry in South Florida
Established in 1987, Emeralds & Jewelry has built a reputation as a trusted source for authentic Colombian emeralds and handcrafted fine jewelry. With over 38 years of direct experience sourcing gems from Muzo, Colombia, our expertise ensures every emerald meets rigorous quality standards for color, clarity, and craftsmanship. We specialize in ethically sourced, GIA-certified emeralds set in solid gold, offering both finished jewelry and loose stones to discerning customers worldwide. Our commitment to transparency includes educating clients on emerald evaluation, emphasizing natural inclusions as proof of authenticity while avoiding overpriced 'flawless' imitations.As BBB A+ rated business owners, we provide 14-day return guarantees and direct communication with artisans for custom orders, ensuring competitive pricing without intermediaries. Our three annual buying trips to Colombia maintain access to rare, hand-selected stones across light-medium to deep green hues, free from carbon spots or fractures.
Services
Emerald Jewelry
Loose Emeralds
GIA Certified Emeralds
Custom Jewelry Design
Gemstone Education
Details
- Year established: 1987
Highlights and features
- 38 years of direct sourcing from Muzo, Colombia's premier emerald mines
- GIA-certified emeralds with full transparency about natural inclusions
- Custom jewelry design with direct communication to artisans
- Three annual buying trips ensure access to rare, high-quality stones
- 14-day return policy with refund, exchange, or store credit options
Associations and certifications
- Better Business Bureau (A+ Rating)
Services
Emerald Jewelry
Handcrafted Colombian emerald jewelry featuring GIA-certified stones in solid gold settings. Our collection includes rings, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings designed for both everyday wear and special occasions. Each piece undergoes rigorous quality checks for color saturation, clarity, and structural integrity.
Loose Emeralds
Sourced directly from Muzo mines, our loose emeralds meet strict quality criteria for color depth, inclusion visibility, and carat weight. Available in light-medium to deep green hues with documentation verifying natural origin and treatment status for investment-grade purchases.
Custom Design
Personalized jewelry creation service allowing clients to collaborate directly with artisans. Features include stone selection, metal choice, and design modifications with transparent pricing and production timelines from our South Florida workshop.
Gemstone Education
Comprehensive resources explaining emerald evaluation criteria, including color grading, inclusion assessment, and market pricing factors. Provides practical tips for distinguishing authentic stones from synthetic alternatives and avoiding overpriced 'flawless' imitations.
International Shipping
Secure worldwide shipping with pre-shipment consultation for international customers. Includes insurance coverage and compliance documentation for customs clearance, maintaining competitive rates through direct owner-managed logistics coordination.
Questions
How do you verify emerald authenticity?
We provide GIA certification for all emeralds, document natural inclusions as authenticity markers, and offer educational resources explaining evaluation criteria.
What return options exist?
14-day policy allows refunds, exchanges, or store credit for all purchases with no restocking fees on unaltered items.
Do you offer custom designs?
Yes, we create bespoke jewelry through direct client-artisan collaboration with transparent pricing and production timelines.
How are prices determined?
Pricing considers carat weight, color saturation, inclusion visibility, and market conditions, with discounts from direct sourcing eliminating intermediary markups.
Is international shipping available?
We ship globally with pre-shipment consultation for customs requirements and insurance coverage included in all international orders.
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