Fura & Tena: The Emerald Legend of Muzo

In the emerald heart of Boyacá, Colombia, a timeless story lives on—the legend of Fura and Tena. Long before emeralds became symbols of royalty and refinement, local tradition spoke of a sacred love that shaped the land itself.

Fura and Tena were more than lovers. They were seen as the spiritual origin of the Muzo territory—two beings bound by devotion, fate, and tragedy. According to the legend, their heartbreak was so profound that it transformed into something eternal: their tears became emeralds, scattered through the mountains like fragments of a living memory.

To this day, the names Fura and Tena echo through the region. Two hills stand in their honor, separated by a river—silent guardians of a story that belongs uniquely to Colombia’s emerald heritage.

At La Citoyenne, we value emeralds not only for their brilliance, but for what they carry: origin, emotion, and legend. And in Muzo, the green is not just a color—it is a legacy.