The vintage jewelry market is experiencing a perfect storm in 2026: a 12–15% year-over-year price increase for fine Colombian emeralds, a fashion industry-wide embrace of bold, sculptural Art Deco and ...
Rocks retrieved from a mine in Muzo, Colombia, show some of what makes the country the biggest producer of high-value emeralds. (Carlos Saavedra for NPR) MUZO, Colombia — Although he has helped ...