One of the most highly coveted gemstones in the world are emeralds. Green in color, they are mined in many areas of the world. Each location produces stones with unique characteristics: some are transparent, others more opaque, and rare Trapiche emeralds display a pattern of star-shaped rays emanating from the center of a stone. Regardless of where they originate or their size or shape, all Emeralds belong to the same genre and are stunning in their own right.

This show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).