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. The best Trapiche emeralds come from the mines in Muzo.

Because of the rarity 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.

Some Trapiche Emeralds from our inventory: 

$650.00

1.04-Carat Beautiful Grass Green Colombian Trapiche Emerald Product Details: Gemstone: Natural Trapiche Emerald; Stone ID: TREM-6; Carat Weight: 1.04 Carats; Measurements: 7.08 x...

$460.00

1.60-Carat Pair of Deep Velvet Green Colombian Trapiche Emeralds Product Details: Gemstone: Natural Trapiche Emerald; Stone ID: TREM-18; Carat Weight: 2 Pcs / 1.60 Carats; Individual...

$1,289.00 $1,183.00 Save: 8% off

2.15-Carat Rare Natural & Untreated Colombian Trapiche Emerald Product Details: Gemstone: Natural Trapiche Emerald; Stone ID: TREM-5; Carat Weight: 2.15 Carats; Measurements: 8.82 x...

$176.00

0.44-Carat Dark Green Hexagonal Trapiche Emerald from Colombia Product Details: Gemstone: Natural Trapiche Emerald; Stone ID: TREM-27; Carat Weight: 0.44 Carats; Measurements: 6.45 x...

$1,185.00

1.58-Carat Deep Green Trapiche Emerald from Colombian Muzo Mines Product Details: Gemstone: Natural Trapiche Emerald; Stone ID: TREM-7; Carat Weight: 1.58 Carats; Measurements: 7.93 x...

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