Lot 193
Provenance: This fine and genuine jewelry was elaborated in the jewelry workshop of the THE MUSEO INTERNACIONAL DE LA ESMERALDA in Bogotá, Colombia. The Museum is an important reference for the finest emeralds in the world. It has been classifying emeralds during more than 16 years intending to achieve the best emeralds from the top mining districts of Chivor, Muzo, Coscuez, Peñas Blancas, La Palma-Yacopí and La Pita.
Weight Natural Emerald: 118.5k.
Weight Gold 18k (Yellow): 1.5 Grams.
Total Weight: 25.2 Grams.
Size and Dimensions: The dimensions are Approx.44cm long (small variances can occur).
Description: Necklace made in the jewelry workshop of the International Emerald Museum. Are Made of 18k yellow gold, accompanied by a sphere-shaped emerald.
In the past, it was essential for miners to find emeralds of excellent quality (color intense, good transparency and natural shine). The work in the mine was arduous until finding the ideal emerald, but what happened to the stones that did not have these characteristics?
People close to the mines say that it was very common to find this type of emeralds. (trash) thrown on the slopes of rivers, or on roads. It was also used to lock doors or to split panela (product derived from sugar cane), this because it was not considered a valuable mineral. However, as time went by, it became more difficult to find the high quality stone and began to give value and importance to the entire emerald in general.
La Morralla is an emerald that, due to its appearance, is classified as the most valuable emerald, low quality, but its hardness makes it perfect for working in an artisanal way.
Currently Murralla is used by carvers and sculptors to make large sculptures, it is also Used by jewelers in creating low profile jewelry. For jewelry mounting.
For this design, the cutters decided to polish the emerald into a spherical shape and mount it in 18k yellow gold for added value.
About Natural Emeralds: Among the precious stones, the emerald is classified as the stone of life and health. For the culture of the Muzos was the stone used in healing rituals to provide life. We have included quality images to show their condition.
ABOUT SHIPPING: The jewelry will be formally Certified by The MUSEO INTERNACIONAL DE LA ESMERALDA and exported/delivered from Bogotá, Colombia. All the deliveries will take Approx. 15 working days and the money/payments will be hold by Artelisted (License DBPR AB3366) until the transaction is completed. Ask us if you want to add insurance cost. Note that if there is loss or damage due to bad handling by the transporter, this loss will be assumed only by the buyer. Enquires are welcome, do not hesitate to contact us at your convenience, we are looking to providing you with an excellent service.
- Condition: The lots offered in this sale have been selected among many options and always thinking of offering excellent opportunities to the customers. The vast majority are original of the time (unless otherwise indicated).. We have included quality images showing its current condition. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
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Shipping
We mainly ship via USPS Priority or First Class.
-Only small lot(s) could be H&S directly from Artelisted via USPS into the USA. Note that the insurance is not included (contact us if you desire insurance).
-Large items might be coordinated with a private shipper. You can research shipper companies. Our Zip Code 33428. Artelisted will keep the option to don't deliver large staff. We can help coordinating the staff to a another shipper. Buyer will pay handling, shipping, and insurance (if desired) costs. Shipping costs depends on final destination.
Sometimes the items are in the owner possession. In this case the shipping will be from a third party delivery.
In this case as a trusted third-party Artelisted collects, holds in an escrow account)and disperses payments once buyers and sellers are satisfied.
STEP 1
Final costs are calculated (including shipping), and the buyer submits payment through Paypal, Credit Card, or Wire Transfer.
STEP 2
After the payment is verified, the seller sends the painting within ten days. Artelisted ensures that paintings are sent with a tracking number. Insurance is purchased at the cost and discretion of the seller.
STEP 3
Enjoy your artwork.
If you are discontent you have five days, from the confirmed shipping delivery date, to send an email to [email protected]. If you choose to return the lot, you the buyer, will be responsible for shipping, shipping insurance costs and all the buyers premiums.
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