Trapiche Emeralds

About Trapiche Emeralds

The name Trapiche comes from grinding wheels used to process sugarcane in Colombia, a region which is known for it’s prized Trapiche Emeralds. Trapiche emeralds display six spoke-like carbon "rays" emanating from a hexagonal center with the areas in between filled with lively emerald green. These rays appear much like asterism, the only difference being that they are fixed and do not move.

 What Causes Trapiche?

Trapiche emeralds are found only in Colombia at Coscuez, La Peña and the Muzo mining district.

Because of the rarithy of trapiche emeralds, the most avid collectors are displaying them in their world showcases. The value of trapiche emeralds depends upon various factors: (a) the completeness of the six rays, (b) the color and transparency of the emerald, and (c) the quality of the cut.

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