Emerald is one of the four most valuable gemstones in the world, alongside diamond, ruby ​​and sapphire. It is part of a variety of beryl , a mineral family, characterized by its bright green color, attributed to the presence of traces of chromium, vanadium and iron in its composition.

In ancient times, the emerald held special significance and was highly revered in various cultures. One of the main associations with the emerald was its connection to Venus, the goddess of love and beauty in Roman mythology. Today, the emerald has become a popular choice for engagement rings and other romantic jewelry.

Emeralds are mined in various regions of the world, but Colombia is the world's leading producer : 55% of the emeralds on the world market come from this country. Colombia has some of the most famous mines in the world, such as the Muzo, Chivor and Coscuez mines. They are mainly located in the Boyacá region, north of Bogotá.

A famous Colombian legend tells the story of the god Are creating a man and a woman: Tena and Fura . Are imposed rules on Fura and Tena to follow, including the requirement of fidelity. But one day, Fura fell in love with another man, Zarbi . Upon discovering the deception, Tena ended her life by stabbing herself in the heart.

Fura wept for three days and three nights. Her tears were so abundant that they flooded the forests, transforming them into thousands of emeralds. To punish Fura and Tena , the god Are transformed them into two mountains . Zarbi, meanwhile, became the river that flows between the two mountains, separating them forever.