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About
Colombian entrepreneur, gem expert, and jeweler known for being the founder of the family-owned jewelry business JR Colombian Emeralds which specializes in natural Colombian emeralds and custom jewelry. He is especially known for his expertise in emerald sourcing, gemstone education, and jewelry design as well as for his Instagram account @colombianemeralds and YouTube channel JR Colombian Emeralds
Before fame
He was born in Colombia and grew up in a family deeply involved in the emerald industry. His early life was closely tied to gemstone mining and trade which allowed him to develop hands-on experience in emerald extraction, evaluation, and distribution. He gained extensive knowledge of the industry over more than two decades by working within his family's mining and distribution business in Colombia. He moved to the United States in the late 1980s to expand his opportunities and bring Colombian emeralds to a broader international market. He began building his own business and eventually founded JR Colombian Emeralds in the 1990s. He began sharing educational content on YouTube and Instagram in 2013.
Trivia
He is known for working with natural Colombian emeralds and for educating buyers on gemstone quality including color, clarity, and origin. He has also written blog posts on his company's website educating about emeralds and other gemstones.
Family life
He is originally from Muzo, Colombia before he eventually relocated to Florida. He married Monica Rodriguez, and they have three children. His children have been actively involved in the business.
Associated with
His brand content has featured content highlighting Kate Middleton, Angelina Jolie, and Beyoncé wearing emerald jewelry.
