Editor’s Note
This article highlights a strategic partnership between CDTEC Gemlab and ICA Gemlab to develop new scientific certification standards for Colombian emeralds in the Asian market, supported by Fedesmeraldas.
CDTEC Gemlab, focused on the technological innovation of Colombian emeralds, has established a significant collaboration agreement with ICA Gemlab, a prominent Asian laboratory specializing in colored gemstones. The objective is to establish, among other aspects, new criteria for the scientific certification of Colombian emeralds destined for the Asian market. This initiative is supported by Fedesmeraldas.
Javier Toloza, director of the laboratory in Colombia, emphasized the significance of this agreement for facilitating the entry of Colombian emeralds into countries like Thailand.
Óscar Baquero, president of Fedesmeraldas, highlighted that agreements like this are crucial for achieving their commercial goals of opening new markets.
ICA GemLab is distinguished by its leadership in origin analysis and treatment detection for colored gemstones and is internationally recognized in Asia for its expertise and excellence. This agreement ensures that international buyers have the support of expert gemologists and advanced technology, offering fast certifications based on research conducted in Colombia on the origin and quality of this emblematic gem.
In Chivor, a municipality located in the southeast of the department of Boyacá, a spectacular discovery of a rock laden with emeralds was made, causing a sensation on social media after a video of the precise moment of discovery was released. When one of those present proceeded to open the rock, it revealed a large number of emeralds of a vibrant green color, provoking a euphoric reaction from those witnessing the scene.
The video, widely shared on various digital platforms due to the impact of the find, shows the moment someone in the group carefully opens the huge specimen, exposing its content full of intensely green gems. The excitement and cheers of joy from the people gathered at the site are clearly audible.
This discovery has generated growing interest on social media, triggering debates about whether the origin of these emeralds is legitimate or not. To date, both the total weight and the estimated value of the discovered rock are unknown, which has provoked a wave of speculation and discussion.
The announcement of this notable discovery has provoked various reactions online. Some users have expressed concern for the safety of those who made the discovery, warning about the risks involved in revealing a find of such magnitude. On the other hand, there have been comments about the mineral nature of the rock, hypothesizing that it could contain minerals like malachite, apatite, fluorite, or some copper oxychloride, casting doubt on its authenticity and value.
