Stories from the Earth
The origin of the stones, the symbology of our peoples and the craft that brings each piece to life.
The meaning of pre-Columbian symbols in Aluna jewelry
What the sun, the nose ring, the tunjo, the poporo, the jaguar or the butterfly meant in pre-Columbian Colombia, and in which Aluna pieces you can wear them today.
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Zenú, Quimbaya, Tairona and Muisca: the goldsmiths who inspire Aluna jewelry
A journey through four goldsmith peoples of Colombia: Zenú, Quimbaya, Tairona and Muisca. Their history, their symbolism and the legacy of gold and emerald that lives today in every Aluna piece.
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Natural vs. synthetic emerald: how to recognize a genuine emerald
Learn to tell a natural emerald from a synthetic or imitation stone: signs, inclusions and why raw Muzo emerald is unique.
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Colombian jewelry in Miami: where to find emeralds and handmade pieces
Looking for Colombian jewelry in Miami? Here is where to find authentic emeralds and handmade pieces at Sawgrass Mills, Florida.
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The lost-wax technique: the ancestral art of Colombian jewelry
Discover the lost-wax technique, the ancestral method that makes every Aluna piece handmade, unique and unrepeatable.
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Natural stones and minerals with meaning: how to choose yours
The meaning of natural stones: emerald, minerals, and how to choose a piece that speaks about you and your story.
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How to care for your gold-plated jewelry so it lasts a lifetime
A guide to caring for and cleaning gold-plated jewelry: what to avoid, how to store it and how to keep the shine of your Aluna pieces.
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Raw emerald: what it is, its origin in Muzo and why every piece is unique
What raw emerald is, where the Muzo emerald comes from, and why every natural Aluna stone is a one-of-a-kind piece.
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