Emerald cutting and polishing workshop

Bogota, Colombia – 31 March 2006

Fine emeralds seen after being processed in a cutting and polishing workshop in Bogota, Colombia. Approximately 60 percent of the world's total amount of emeralds come from Colombia. Most of the rough gems are processed in workshops located in the emerald district in downtown Bogota. Due to their special clarity and deep vivid green color, Colombian gemstones are considered the most beautiful emeralds in the world.