The Alpine Green team brings together expertise in Colombian emeralds, gemology, sourcing, design and jewelry, united by a shared understanding of exceptional stones and considered craftsmanship.
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Alpine Green
Team
Different disciplines, brought together by a singular knowledge of Colombian emeralds.
The people behind
Alpine Green.
From the source of the emerald to the design and creation of a finished jewel, Alpine Green brings together complementary fields of expertise.
George Smith
Managing Director
Founder of Alpine Green, George has built his expertise through years spent sourcing Colombian emeralds and working directly within Colombia's emerald trade.
Sourcing
Ricardo Jiménez
Master Gemcutter
Cutting emeralds in Bogotá since 1973, Ricardo brings decades of experience to revealing the color, proportions and character of exceptional Colombian emeralds.
Bogotá
Fabio Valencia
Role
Biography
Rodrigo Solórzano
Role
Biography
Guilhem Merolle
Director Europe
Based between Europe and Colombia, Guilhem works across gemology, research and the development of Alpine Green's relationships with clients and partners in Europe.
Europe
Daniela Cuero
Jewelry Designer
Through drawing and gouache, Daniela develops jewelry compositions around the individual character of each Colombian emerald before they are brought to life.
Gouache
Joan Ortiz
Role
Biography
Expertise at every
stage of the journey.
Alpine Green brings together the knowledge required to follow a Colombian emerald from its origin through selection, cutting, design and the creation of the finished jewel.
Sourcing
Direct knowledge of Colombia's emerald trade and long-standing relationships at the source.
Gemology
A gemological approach to color, crystal, treatments, origin and the individual character of each stone.
Cutting
Decades of experience shaping Colombian emeralds while preserving color, proportions and character.
Design &
Craftsmanship
From the first drawing and gouache to the realization of a jewel conceived around its emerald.
Speak with
Alpine Green.
Whether you are searching for a Colombian emerald, considering a bespoke commission or would simply like to learn more, our team is available to assist you personally.
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