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Colombian Emerald Ring Creation: Explore the Art of Jewelry in the Heart of Bogota's Emerald Cluster
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244 Ratings
Bogotá
Discover the captivating world of Colombian emeralds and the art of jewelry making in Bogota’s Emerald Cluster. Create your own unique emerald ring and learn about its significance in Colombian society and economy.
Discover the captivating world of Colombian emeralds and the art of jewelry making in Bogota’s Emerald Cluster. Create your own unique emerald ring and learn about its significance in Colombian society and economy.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Gold Museum - Colombia is renowned for its coffee, but there’s a richer history tied to the ‘green gold’. Emeralds, a gemstone in the elite category of precious stones, find 60% of their global origin in Colombia. Immerse yourself in the Emerald narrative by handcrafting your own ring. The experience begins with an educational segment on the…
- Gold Museum - Colombia is renowned for its coffee, but there’s a richer history tied to the ‘green gold’. Emeralds, a gemstone in the elite category of precious stones, find 60% of their global origin in Colombia. Immerse yourself in the Emerald narrative by handcrafting your own ring. The experience begins with an educational segment on the significance of emeralds in both precolonial and colonial times. We’ll explore the emerald and jewelry sectors to delve into the heritage of precious metals and gemstones and their impact on Colombian culture. You’ll get to observe the emerald marketplace to appreciate the variety of minerals and their quality. Following that, you’ll engage in the creation of your unique ring, selecting everything from the design to the stone and the material, under the expert guidance of an orfebre (master jeweler) who will instruct you on each aspect of the process.
What's Included
- Use of workshop tools to make the ring
- Use of workshop tools to make the ring
Additional Information
We have curated a special experience revolving around the craft of jewelry-making! Through the process of making a ring, you’ll delve into understanding the significance of emeralds - how these precious stones hold immense value to Colombians and their impact on the nation’s society and economy. This unique workshop unfolds in the heart of the emerald…
We have curated a special experience revolving around the craft of jewelry-making! Through the process of making a ring, you’ll delve into understanding the significance of emeralds - how these precious stones hold immense value to Colombians and their impact on the nation’s society and economy. This unique workshop unfolds in the heart of the emerald and jewelry district of Bogota, a leading hub of this industry in South America!
Location
PANDEBONO Y CAFE EL DORADO
Calle 16
We will meet at Café el Dorado. Next to the Gold Museum. Important to have WhatsApp. We will let you know the meeting time. It could be 9am or 2pm depending on the availability
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Frida_a
Dec 31, 2024
Creating your own jewelry - The whole experience was a lot of fun. Juan was wonderful and gave us a history of emerald and process of making jewelry. Everyone was friendly and helpful. Would do it again!
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Cmbrood
Dec 26, 2024
Make time for this! - One of the most unique and fascinating travel experiences I’ve ever had! My 20-year-old son, 17-year-old daughter and I did this tour/workshop this morning and all had a wonderful time. The guide and jewelers were extremely knowledgeable, accommodating, and friendly. We each designed different rings, and all turned out beautifully. I highly recommend this to anyone visiting Bogota!
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Nada_n
Dec 10, 2024
The highlight of our vacation - We started with a coffee and pandebono at the meeting spot it was delicious then we walked to the Emerald square and had brief history of the jewelry district in the old town. Thereafter we headed to the jewelers shop and they explained to us the process of making rings with original tools it was an amazing hands on experience learning all the steps that takes to make a hand made ring and finally see what we made. Everyone at the shop was very helpful we had a great experience spending the morning and enjoying every step. I am so happy with my ring I tried to upload a picture but it did not work ! I totally recommend this experience it is worth a visit to learn about this craft and the stone. Juan was great he is passionate about what he does he is from Bogota and we enjoyed being with him. See you again
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Bethany_m
Dec 9, 2024
Great experience in Candelaria! - So fun to actually make the ring! Could have had a little more preplanning on timing and where to meet but overall it was a great experience. From learning about the emerald culture in Columbia to learning so much about the process of jewelry making, I would definitely recommend our guide, Yacky, and this experience for future travelers. Also, hot take - ask for other stones if you don’t like the size or the color of the ones included. There will be a charge but worth it when you are done!
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Stargazingcliff
Dec 7, 2024
Authentic experience - This was an enjoyable, authentic experience. We enjoyed learning the process to make jewelry. All of the staff, including the owners provided a personal and memorable experience.
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Celina_d
Dec 3, 2024
10/10 recommend - We had a great time making emerald rings today! Our tour guide Sebastian as well as all the staff at the workshop were very friendly and helpful. Everyone spoke English well which made communication easy. This workshop is very hands on, there are lots of options to choose from and overall I would highly recommend anyone visiting Bogota to check it out! Thank you Sebastian & the entire team for an amazing experience!
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Jason_c
Nov 29, 2024
This was such a great... - This was such a great experience! I would
Highly recommend this tour for anyone who is visiting Bogota.
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Dianne_c
Nov 26, 2024
Absolutely amazing - The whole experience was amazing. To learn how to make rings was really cool and Nick was really awesome as well as Snyder. Definitely worth the money. Friends and family want us to make them one. Highly recommend this tour.
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Daniel
Nov 24, 2024
Amazing! - Excellent experience, it is a lot of fun to make your own ring, the teachers are very friendly and create a very pleasant atmosphere.
The result met our expectations, we recommend it.
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Isabela_c
Nov 19, 2024
So Fun!!! - This was so fun! I loved every part of this. The jewelry masters were very patient, helpful, and funny. I got to be hands on in every part of making my ring and it was a really satisfying feeling finishing it! 10/10 recommend!
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