Job scarcity and the hope of striking it rich are driving women to pursue mining despite the grueling conditions. Colombian emeralds are highly valued globally, with the potential for significant ...

The world’s top producer of emeralds is eyeing investment in Colombia as the Andean nation quietly moves to put a stop in its faltering production and prevent a so-called “mafia war” from breaking out ...

A country famed for its fine emeralds since the time of Cleopatra, Colombia has seen a significant increase in foreign direct investment over the past decade or two, with businesses from the United ...

NPR ventures into a Colombian emerald mine — which used to be more dangerous, with potential explosions inside and gunfights outside. The CEO, a... Inside the emerald mines that make Colombia a global ...

Several groundbreaking designers have come together to create a collection of one-of-a-kind jewelry containing prized Colombian emeralds. The capsule collection includes pieces from Aman Itomi, ...

What happens when you let ten leading jewelry designers loose with a pile of dazzling Colombian emeralds? A powerhouse roster of female American jewelry designers shows us how beautiful it can be to ...

Ancient gold coins, a cannon and a porcelain cup, are just some of the treasures that have been recovered so far from the San ...