Colombian Emerald Ring Creation: Explore the Art of Jewelry in the Heart of Bogota's Emerald Cluster
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191 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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Misterjengo
Jun 12, 2024
Unique and worthwhile - Great experience that blends some history and Colombian pride into a fun activity that leaves you really appreciating the ring you create. Good value for money and everyone is super friendly and very helpful. I would’ve liked a little bit more time to understand design options as the start felt a little rushed, but otherwise it’s a great experience and a must do if visiting the city. I will go again next time I visit Colombia!
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866jedw
Jun 11, 2024
Loved every step! - My daughter loves making her own jewelry so this was an absolute dream. I thought it would maybe just be assembling, but nope- you get to start with raw silver, melt it, form it into your own design, and do all the steps to make a complete finished ring. Awesome experience!
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320heidic
Jun 8, 2024
Handmade by Heidi And Hesneyder - I've worked with Hesneyder on two different pieces in the last two weeks and I ABSOLUTELY love them! He is a very kind and patient teacher and a true master of his craft. Can't wait to finish the set with my final piece! A truly unique experience and the best keepsakes from my time in Colombia! I love this tour, I love this business, and I can't possibly recommend it enough!
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Anyt87
May 27, 2024
I loved my ring - I loved the tour, I loved making my ring and the information they gave us about the Emeralds was very interesting, and the master goldsmith knew a lot
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Michelle_w
May 23, 2024
A must! - What a wonderful experience!! I had an amazing time. Juan and the entire team were such a happy and inviting group. I have absolutely nothing negative to say. As a matter of fact, I think I’d do it again the next time I come to Bogota with my family so that they can enjoy the experience as well.
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Mallory_s
May 18, 2024
Amazing and can't miss - I loved this experience and there aren't any other tours like this! Our guide Gabriela was wonderful and everyone in the jewelry workshop was helpful. I did not opt for a larger emerald but I think that the ring is still gorgeous. I absolutely recommend this experience.
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Mallory134
May 17, 2024
Amazing and can't miss - Loved this experience so much!! Our tour guide Gabriela was so helpful and everyone who works at the jewelry workshop is really friendly. I got to pick out the emerald, show a ring design, and then the jewelers helped me make it. Or more like I helped the jewelers make it haha! I really recommend this as a good way to see inside the Colombian emerald industry. And what an amazing souvenir to to take home
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Christine_k
May 17, 2024
Amazing emerald afternoon - Fabulous afternoon with Rolimbia Trips Nick and jewellery Master Juan. Took us through the whole process hands on and ended with amazing rings. All staff were obliging and flexible. We also had a lot of fun being creative and working with everyone. Would highly recommend. A note, if you want to upgrade from the provided emerald, take notes as card is not accepted.
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Nomad15520654244
May 14, 2024
A unique self-gift - Highly recommended. It is an activity to make a unique self-gift and to learn about emeralds with a very friendly and professional team of people.
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Marcia_n
May 23, 2024
First you really learn... - First you really learn about making a ring from picking stone to making the metal I learned the machines to work by hand, melting the silver, spreading, curving and using 280 gr sandpaper to wipe away imperfections in the silver. Then polishing, immersion and steam cleaning
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