“There was a strong emphasis on the future and a cooperative effort that would benefit the entire emerald industry. The speakers were from source, manufacturing, and consuming countries, representing all levels of the value chain….”

“Topics covered a broad range of information creating an atmosphere for the exchange of data between attendees”.

“It was the first time that producer countries came together at high-level global gathering to discuss issues relating to the emerald business”.

“Drawing praise from attendees and speakers alike, the three-day event addressed the challenges and opportunities faced by the industry”.

“Colombia hosted the first, high level, global emerald symposium, ‘is the Green stone becoming a commodity?’ The event becomes the platform where globally important speakers representing governments, miners, dealers, manufacturers, trade organizations, academia and gemological laboratories provide detailed presentations on all aspects of the emerald sector”.