{"title":"Colombian trapiche emeralds","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTrapiche emerald, a pattern only Colombian rock forms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trapiche is a Colombian emerald whose crystal shows six green sectors radiating around a core, separated by dark arms of carbonaceous inclusions trapped during growth. The word comes from Spanish, the wheel of the sugar-cane mill, whose spokes the stone reproduces. It is not a twin, the six sectors share the same crystal orientation, as our article on \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/emerald-guide\/emerald-twinning\"\u003eemerald twinning\u003c\/a\u003e explains. The pattern requires black shales saturated with carbonaceous matter, the geology specific to the deposits of Boyacá and Cundinamarca, which explains why it is found almost nowhere else and why the French market sees very few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery trapiche emerald on this page was bought at the source, in hand, during our trips to Colombia, then certified by an independent laboratory. Our product pages state Colombian origin, the only mention a certificate can attest, and the degree of treatment as measured. The three areas that produce them, Muzo and Peñas Blancas, Coscuez, and Chivor on the eastern belt, are described on the page of the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/colombian-emerald-mines\"\u003eemerald mines of Colombia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying a trapiche emerald, how its price is read\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA trapiche is not judged like a faceted stone. Color counts, but the pattern counts more, and four criteria make the price difference. The sharpness of the six arms first, fine, continuous spokes being worth far more than a diffuse pattern. Symmetry and centering next, a regular wheel with a well-centered core being rare. The contrast between the green of the sectors and the dark of the arms, then the size, supply becoming very thin above 3 carats. At equal carat weight, a trapiche is worth less than a faceted emerald of fine color, because its transparency is lower. A trapiche with a perfect pattern, though, is paid for its drawing, not its weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stones are cut as slices or cabochons to reveal the wheel, and are set flat, in rings or pendants. Prices shown including tax, insured DHL Express shipping, 14 days to return the stone. To compare with our faceted stones, see \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/colombian-emeralds\"\u003eall our Colombian emeralds\u003c\/a\u003e, and for a specific search, the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/pages\/custom-emerald\"\u003ecustom order\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"emeraude-colombie-cd15-trapiche","title":"Pair of Trapiche Emeralds - 2.35 ct","description":"\u003cp\u003ePair of Colombian trapiche emerald slices totalling 2.35 ct. The trapiche is one of the most fascinating phenomena in gemology: during the growth of the crystal, carbonaceous partitions draw a six-spoke wheel, unique to each stone — and almost exclusive to Colombian deposits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere, two sister slices with water-green sectors, crisp spokes and an almost architectural graphic quality. Their natural matching makes them an obvious duo for earrings with character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e declared, according to traditional lapidary practice. Photographs and video of the exact stones, without retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58484119667013,"sku":"CD15","price":1240.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/6187\/3989\/files\/paire-emeraudes-trapiche-235-ct-2289945.jpg?v=1787443090"},{"product_id":"emeraude-colombie-cd16-trapiche","title":"Trapiche Emerald - 1.37 ct","description":"\u003cp\u003eColombian trapiche emerald of 1.37 ct, cut as a slice to reveal its pattern: a dark core from which six soft green sectors radiate, separated by carbonaceous partitions of a deep black.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach trapiche is a unique drawing that nature took millions of years to compose — this one stands out for the contrast and the crispness of its wheel. A phenomenon specific to emerald, almost exclusively Colombian.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e declared. A stone for a collection or for a singular creation, as a pendant or as an exceptional piece. Photographs and video of the exact stone, without retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58484119732549,"sku":"CD16","price":580.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/6187\/3989\/files\/emeraude-colombie-trapiche-137-ct-8734366.jpg?v=1784200810"},{"product_id":"emeraude-colombie-cd17-trapiche","title":"Trapiche Emerald - 1.27 ct","description":"\u003cp\u003eColombian trapiche emerald of 1.27 ct. Its slice reveals the signature of the trapiche: six water-green sectors distributed around the core, underlined by fine charcoal partitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pattern, slightly irregular, has the charm of natural drawings: no trapiche resembles another. A gem of character, born of the very particular geological conditions of the Colombian Andes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e declared, according to traditional practice. To be set as a pendant or kept as a collection stone. Photographs and video of the exact stone, without retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58484120453445,"sku":"CD17","price":580.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/6187\/3989\/files\/emeraude-trapiche-127-ct-8264325.jpg?v=1787443092"},{"product_id":"emeraude-colombie-cd18-trapiche","title":"Pair of Trapiche Emeralds - 5.33 ct","description":"\u003cp\u003ePair of Colombian trapiche emeralds totalling 5.33 ct, carved into a flower shape — a rare interpretation of the trapiche, where the six sectors of the crystal become as many petals around the core.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe green here is of a remarkable intensity, deep and saturated, where most trapiches remain pale. Two twin stones, matched in color as in pattern: an exceptional duo for earrings or for an elaborate creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e declared, according to traditional lapidary practice. Photographs and video of the exact stones, without retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58484120518981,"sku":"CD18","price":6700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/6187\/3989\/files\/paire-emeraudes-trapiche-533-ct-4974744.jpg?v=1787443090"},{"product_id":"emeraude-colombie-cd21-trapiche","title":"Trapiche Emerald - 1.90 ct","description":"\u003cp\u003eColombian trapiche emerald of 1.90 ct, polished as a domed cushion. Unlike matt slices, this one has kept the translucency of a gem: an intense, living green, crossed by the six fine dark spokes that signal the trapiche.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the depth of the green and the natural geometry of the pattern makes it a singular stone, at once graphic and precious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e declared. As a pendant, as a ring with character or as a collection piece. Photographs and video of the exact stone, without retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58484120715589,"sku":"CD21","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/6187\/3989\/files\/emeraude-trapiche-190-ct-8599886.jpg?v=1787443090"},{"product_id":"emeraude-colombie-cd22-trapiche","title":"Pair of Trapiche Emeralds - 10.63 ct","description":"\u003cp\u003ePair of Colombian trapiche emeralds totalling 10.63 ct, cut as marquise slices of spectacular size. Against the water-green ground, the carbonaceous partitions compose a free, almost plant-like drawing — two natural stained-glass windows that no hand has designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrapiches of this size are rarely matched: bringing together two sister slices of this volume takes a miner's patience. A duo for extraordinary earrings or for a collection piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinor treatment\u003c\/strong\u003e declared. Photographs and video of the exact stones, without retouching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Johya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58484120781125,"sku":"CD22","price":3200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1058\/6187\/3989\/files\/paire-demeraudes-trapiche-1063-ct-6853062.jpg?v=1787443092"}],"url":"https:\/\/johya.com\/en\/collections\/trapiche-emeralds.oembed","provider":"Johya","version":"1.0","type":"link"}