Emerald Chunk Collection

Unique raw Colombian emerald jewelry perfect for any occasion

Josefa in inspired by the life of the designers great great great grandmother, whom along with her sisters, fugitives of the colonial city of Cartagena, she carried the history of liberty in her hands. She settled around the swamps of Palotal at the village of Palenque de San Basilio where she learned the art of making the typical plate known as “bollos” in its numerous varieties: bollo limpio, bollo ‘e mazorca, bollo negro, bollo harinao, bollo de angelito, bollo ‘e yuca, bollo ‘e queso, bollo de platano and bollo de mijo. She also developed her skills in tailoring, clothing, and footwear, talents which forged through time the artistic creativity passed on to her descendants. She was described throughout genealogy books as a woman of strong character, cheerful, resilient, and passionate regarding her life, her family, and her community until her final days. Her turban represents power, and her braids portray the path she charted that gave way to a history that transcended generations.