{"product_id":"0-25-spanish-shipwreck-emerald-uncut-nuestra-senora-de-las-maravillas-1656","title":"0.25\" Spanish Shipwreck Emerald (Uncut) – Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas, 1656","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis authentic uncut green emerald is a remarkable survivor from the Spanish ship Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas, which sank in 1656 near Little Bahama Bank during the Golden Age of Piracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEmeralds like this were mined in the New World—primarily in Colombia—and transported by Spanish fleets as part of the vast transatlantic treasure trade. Intended for cutting and refinement into fine gemstones, many were lost at sea when vessels like the Maravillas met their fate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecovered from the historic wreck site, this emerald remains in its natural, uncut state, offering a rare glimpse into the raw materials that fueled global trade and royal wealth during the 17th century. Its organic shape, ocean-worn surfaces, and deep green coloration reflect both its geological origins and its time beneath the sea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHoused in a protective display case, this piece represents a powerful intersection of natural history, maritime archaeology, and the legendary Spanish treasure fleets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic uncut green emerald from a Spanish shipwreck\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecovered from the Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas (sank 1656)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGolden Age of Piracy artifact\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMined in the New World (likely Colombian origin)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural, uncut gemstone with marine exposure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFound near Little Bahama Bank, Bahamas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDisplay-ready in protective case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExact specimen shown\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Smoky Mountain Relic Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52498926207289,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0963\/7524\/3065\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_49426f7f-0325-4ebf-a1e8-db4c1c0d1b63.jpg?v=1776791215","url":"https:\/\/www.therelicroom.com\/products\/0-25-spanish-shipwreck-emerald-uncut-nuestra-senora-de-las-maravillas-1656","provider":"The Smoky Mountain Relic Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}