Most of the world’s emeralds now come from the Muza mines in Columbia, U.S.A.. where an emerald weighing 630 carats was found recently. The Muzo mines are in a mountainous district, about ninety miles from Bogota, and most difficult of access. All the minors emnloyed there are pureblooded Indians, who show an almost incredible decree of skill in . breaking through the limestone containing ijse gem;.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 16471, 6 July 1921, Page 3
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65Page 3 Advertisements Column 3 Star (Christchurch), Issue 16471, 6 July 1921, Page 3
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