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Emeralds in Muzo.
COLOMBIA

Colombian emerald fever hits TikTok: A journey to Muzo, the source of the world’s most valuable gems

The people of Boyacá, in central Colombia, still bear the stigma of the so-called ‘green wars’ that ended with a peace agreement in 1990. The town has distanced itself from the crimes linked to the precious stone trade, and these days a group of miners and artisans are exploring their business through social media while promoting tourism in the region