Colombian Emerald Ring Creation: Explore the Art of Jewelry in the Heart of Bogota's Emerald Cluster
4.9
173 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.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
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 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
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 and jewelry district of Bogota, a leading hub of this industry in South America!

Location
Gold Museum
Carrera 6
We will meet at the entrance of the Gold Museum
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Janeenn2021
Apr 14, 2024
Memorable and creative way to explore the world of jewelry making! - Participating in the emerald ring making activity was an absolute delight! From start to finish, the experience was both educational and enjoyable. Master jeweler, Carlos was knowledgeable and very patient, guiding my fiancé & I through each step with precision and care. The selection of emeralds provided was stunning, allowing us to create truly unique and personalized pieces. The atmosphere was relaxed yet focused, making it easy to immerse ourselves in the craft. By the end of the session, we walked away with beautiful emerald rings that we handcrafted ourselves, filled with pride and satisfaction. I highly recommend this activity to anyone looking for a memorable and creative way to explore the world of jewelry making. Thank you Jacky for hosting a great activity and recommending that we visit La Chorrera Waterfalls!
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Zeinab_c
Apr 6, 2024
Incredibly Detailed and Happy! - We were late to the excursion at our own fault but Andrea and the team were super accommodating in getting us caught up and jumping into the experience! It was way more hands on than expected and the dedication and care everyone took in helping us create something we would love made for the best experience.
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Mairebuttimer
Apr 5, 2024
Amazing experience - I would highly recommend this experience. Nick and Carlos made the experience even more incredible because they were so pleasant and helpful. I had chosen my ring design prior to my arrival from their Instagram page and wanted it for my small ‘pinkie’ finger. The day started with Nick meeting me at agreed location and while walking to the jewellers giving some history of emeralds and Columbia. On arrival, we were asked to choose our emerald and off we went through each process individually to make our rings overseen by Nick and jewellers, in my case Carlos. Thank you both for a wonderful experience including the banter and chuckles.
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Christopher_b
Mar 27, 2024
A must-do experience - My boyfriend and I went to this experience and it honestly was so fun. They really walk you through every step so you get the ring you always imagined or wanted. The price includes the sterling silver metal itself and a small emerald. My boyfriend and I both opted to choose a larger emerald (better clarity, color, and size) which does cost more (you pay basically the cost of the emerald you choose if you want to upgrade. My boyfriend emerald was I believe 1.04 karats and mine was 1.27 karats auge slightly more weight on each I can’t remember exactly) but we paid $1,040 usd extra and it was totally worth it. They engraved both of our rings for free which made them even more special. They offer it in English which was extremely helpful as my Spanish is limited and my boyfriend does not speak any Spanish. If you want a special keep sake that is beautiful as well as an amazing experience to do with your partner, friends, family, or even alone I can not say better things about our experience here!!
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Megan_m
Mar 25, 2024
A unique souvenier - Loved everything about this experience! Everyone involved was so passionate, and it was fun melting the silver, using tools etc. My ring turned out so much better than I was expecting. I highly recommend!
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Jan_d
Mar 21, 2024
Amazing - I absolutely loved this experience in Bogota. We were given great instruction and the whole process was a lot of fun. I wanted to do it again… if only I had time.
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Jady_c
Mar 15, 2024
Super informative and fun - This was such an amazing workshop. I’ve had some experience silversmithing before but this was on another level. Carlos, the jeweler, was soo intricate with his work and I LOVE how my ring turned out :) I paid a little extra for another emerald. I also loved learning about the history and Colombia’s relationship with emeralds. Amazing!!!
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Stay60249135829
Mar 11, 2024
MUST TRY experience in Bogota!! - Must try experience when visiting Bogota! Overseen by Juan and his team with over 30 years of experience in emerald jewlery, you will literally make your own emerald ring from a piece of silver. So much fun and attentive staff all around to guide you through the beautiful process!
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Tessac473
Mar 8, 2024
A treasured memory of Bogotá - My husband and I traveled to Bogotá for our honeymoon, and when we learned about the make your own emerald ring jewellery experience we felt it was the perfect way to commemorate our trip. We did this our very first morning. We really enjoyed learning about the history of emeralds in Colombia, and then the hands-on experience of making the rings. We got to pick the stones, pick the design, and be involved in every step of the process under their expert guidance. We chose to upgrade our rings to have extra emeralds and use gold, and they were transparent about pricing so there were no surprises on cost at the end. Juan also gave great recommendations on other things to do in Bogotá and made sure we knew where we were going for our next tour. We love our rings, highly recommend!!
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Sharport67
Apr 15, 2024
Nice experience - It was a nice experience and I ended up with a nice ring. Just check you are booked in as I was not and had trouble locating them even though I had prepaid for the experience. Also be aware that the stones in my ring were not included but were extra, only one small stone was included
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