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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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232 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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Nienkeh27
Oct 28, 2024
Highlight of our stay - The experience was absolutely amazing! Watching the craftsmanship and getting to make a ring yourself was such a unique feeling, I definitely recommend it. I do recommend bringing some cash to upgrade your stone, as the ones included in the experience are rather small and/or low in quality. But with a little extra cash you can upgrade to an amazing stone!
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Compass46534057118
Oct 26, 2024
Great experience!!! - Great friendly people. Had an idea of what I wanted and they made it happen. You get to do most of the work on your ring and they are willing to help if you need it.
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Jla727
Oct 21, 2024
Great experience - Very educational and fun experience. Made a beautiful keepsake to remember my trip to Bogata. Highly recommend if your interested in learning about emeralds.
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Robert_s
Oct 21, 2024
Unique hands on activity with memento one of a kind - This is a great quality class with lots of hands on time. You are taken through the entire process of crafting a ring from silver scraps to full blown polished ring with an emerald!
I couldn't find any craft classes like this in the area. It's great they are able to run people through and not only teach a little about some history in the area, how it ties to their business, the people running that shop, but also have a very nice memento to take with them.
Note to the prospects: don't skimp on the sanding part! As a woodworker it isn't my favorites part, but it's so important to put the extra couple of minutes to keep the blemishes and scratches minimal at the end. Of you can see deep scratches, you will see polished scratches! Regardless. Still so much fun for a 3 hour activity.
You won't be sorry
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Christina_s
Oct 19, 2024
A fantastic way to learn about the emeralds of Colombia! - I had a spectacular time making my emerald ring! Juan did a fantastic job of walking me through the process and also educating me on the emeralds found in Colombia. I certainly have a newfound respect for those who craft and create jewelry. I highly recommend this experience! I will cherish my ring forever!
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Paulsu8858wu
Oct 5, 2024
Custom rings - We had a great time making our very own custom rings. The staff and our tour guide did an awesome job explaining and assisting us throughout the process. No experience was necessary to produce beautiful rings, with the help of the friendly and helpful staff. We highly recommend.
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Unam934
Sep 30, 2024
A Must-Do Experience in Bogotá: Crafting My Own Silver Emerald Ring - I had the most incredible experience at this silver emerald ring workshop in Bogotá! The owner of the shop was welcoming, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable, making me feel at home right away. The guide who assisted me throughout the process was patient and skilled, guiding me step by step as I crafted my own unique silver ring with two gorgeous emeralds. Their expertise and encouragement made the experience unforgettable. I now have a beautiful, one-of-a-kind piece that I absolutely love.
I highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking for a unique and personalised experience in Bogotá—it's something you won’t want to miss!
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Matthew_m
Sep 28, 2024
Excellent hands-on experience to bring a piece of Colombia home with you. - This was a great experience. We first learned a lot about the history of jewelry making in Colombia and went to the informal emerald jewelry market. At the workshop, Luis and Carlos were great teachers and helped us through every step of the process. This is a way to make a unique part of Colombia to bring home with you. Highly recommended.
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Kelleyo303
Sep 9, 2024
Magical jewelry making experience! - Sara, Fiona, Carol and I (Kelley), from 🇨🇦spent the most amazing afternoon (Sept 5 2024) with Nick (guide/translator/helper extraordinaire), Carlos (master jeweler/owner),”Schneider” (the most awesome jeweler and man who helped me make my ring) and their team at eltallerdelorfebrewd making beautiful emerald rings! These guys know their trade, are so friendly, are so collaborative to any design you conjure, and if you’re like me, they’ll assist you in helping you find your stone (big, small or multiple)! Cash, credit/transfer accepted. If you want to upgrade stone it’s extra $-$$$ up to you! Highly recommend! No regrets! Amazing product! Amazing experience! Everyone we told regretted not taking part!
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Laura
Sep 8, 2024
Unique experience - excellent service and explanation, good atmosphere and nice and Pro people both the Master Craftsmen and the Guide, be delighted
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