Colombian Emerald Ring Creation: Explore the Art of Jewelry in the Heart of Bogota's Emerald Cluster

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 - While Colombia is globally celebrated for its coffee, its history shines even brighter with a more precious gem: the Emerald. An impressive 60% of the world’s emeralds are sourced from Colombian mines, a tradition that dates back to pre-Columbian times. Embark on an immersive journey into the “Legend of the Green Gold” and create a…
What's Included
  • Use of workshop tools to make the ring
What's Not Included
  • You can upgrade the quality of the emerald or add more for an extra cost
  • Gold is not currently available
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…

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.

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Matthias
Mar 21, 2026
Informative - Interactive - perfect for couples! - Absolutely recommend! I booked the workshop in English with my partner and we are thrilled! We would be picked up on time, learned a lot about the history behind the emeralds and the blacksmithing behind it and at the actual workshop we were accompanied at every station and also laid hands on almost every station ourselves. The rings look great and so we now have a homemade memory and a piece of Bogota with us forever!
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I1160jbsofiar
Mar 16, 2026
An experience to realize at least once in your life - The experience is totally worth it from start to finish. Really something you should do at least once in your life. The historical narrative with which it begins helps us to remember very much our history, goldsmith roots and the wealth of our country. The process of “building” the ring is really a “do it yourself” experience, but with the advice and company of the entire workshop team (who are super friendly and answer all the questions you have). It was a very nice and special morning where I got to experience a really valuable and interesting craft, from which I got my own creation.
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Patric_g
Mar 13, 2026
You will get your hands dirty - What a great and unique experience! We were met on time and got a bit of history and info on the Emerald trade in Columbia as well as the importance of the stones in their traditional culture. After a short walk we arrived at the workshop and got busy designing and making our rings. When they say make, they mean it. Melt the silver, roll the bar out flat, create the circle, solder the ring closed, polish the ring, set the stone and polish the final product. At every step you are doing the work with guidance and coaching. I was skeptical, when I signed up for this experience, that I would be dying much more than choosing a design and watch/"helping" with to creation. I was completly wrong and loved the experience. I would do this again if I were in the area on a future trip.
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Danielle_c
Mar 9, 2026
Awesome!!! - Favorite experience in Columbia. I wear my ring daily and get so many compliments on it. Fun story to say we made our own rings!! 10 year old loved it. It fits his thumb now and can grow into it.
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María
Mar 6, 2026
I was surprised by this activity - I was looking for a different plan in Bogotá and I found this option and I was surprised. I booked out of pure curiosity and got a pleasant surprise with this experience. I ended up learning some jewelry and took my own emerald souvenir. I totally recommend it for that curious traveler who wants to do some activity off the beaten path.
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Tahira_r
Mar 5, 2026
Best Experience!!! - Excellent experience. I loved every minute of it. Everyone was so helpful and jovial. The actual activity was so cool. Would highly recommend. It os definitely one of my top 3 experiences in the world
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Piae633
Mar 2, 2026
Emerald ring class - Had the best time. It’s a super nice souvenir!
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Navigate658941
Feb 28, 2026
Fun experience - We had a wonderful time. It was a great, fun way to experience a new place. I recommend the experience to anyone visiting Bogota!
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Suraiya_r
Feb 28, 2026
A ring that is truly priceless <3 - I totally recommend this If you love rings and are in Bogota, our tour guide and the Masters at the jewelry store were patient, knowledgeable and friendly. We started the day at the meeting point (we grabbed a coffee there while waiting for the rest of the group). We had a great time making our very own rings, which we will cherish forever as we laboured over it <3 You have the option to choose higher value emeralds or additional emeralds (and pay the difference) for your ring. My sister wasn't satisfied with her ring and we returned and the Master kindly altered it for her <3
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Aliza_m
Feb 23, 2026
Amazing experience. - This was so fun! First, Nick is an amazing guide. He is so knowledgeable, and fun to learn from. He is so interactive and passionate about everything it is hard not to have anything but fun with him as a guide. The actual ring making experience was so cool. Carlos and his team were so gracious and fun to have this hands on experience. I love my ring and haven’t taken it off since the experience!
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From $142
up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).