Create Your Own Colombian Emerald Ring
Overview
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3 hours
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we created an unique experience about the art of jewelry! By creating the ring, you will learn how emeralds become the most important and precious stone for Colombians, and its influence in the colombian society and economy. We will work in the middle of the emerald and jewelry cluster of Bogota, one of the leader cities of this kind of industry in south america!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Pure silver and one standard quality emerald is included
The tools at the workshop to make the ring
You can upgrade the quality of the emerald or add more for an extra cost
What To Expect
Colombia is globally renowned for coffee, but our history pulses with an even brighter treasure: the Emerald. A staggering 60% of the world’s emeralds originate from our mines, a legacy dating back to pre-Columbian cultures. Join our immersive journey into the "Legend of the Green Gold" and craft a piece of jewelry with your own hands that tells your unique story. What Awaits You on This Exclusive Tour? Historical Introduction: Discover the fascinating importance of the emerald for Muisca, Pre-colonial, and Colonial cultures, understanding why it was revered as the stone of immortality. The Jewelry District: Tour the heart of the precious metals and stones market, learning about the history of goldsmithing and its profound influence on Colombian identity and culture. Market Exploration: Visit the local emerald market to see the different qualities and types of minerals up close. Personalized Goldsmith Workshop (The Core Experience):You Are the Designer: Work side-by-side with a Master Jeweler to design your perfect ring. Personal Advisory: Learn and perform every single step, from manipulating the metal to setting the stone, with the expert guidance of a professional.
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Create Your Own Colombian Emerald Ring
Reviews
353 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Something unique
dhamarf2025,
Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very fun and interesting, I loved learning about the process to create a ring and actually creating one of my own something very special to me!
Super fun and Unique experience
flora alfaro,
Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience was incredible. Juan told us in a very clear way the esmerald story here on Colombia. Then he explained more specific stuff and then we started the creation. That was so much interesting and fun for me! I really would come back when visiting Bogotá again. Super recommendable experience!
A unique experience and it makes a wonderful souvenir!
Milena C,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Super cool experience to learn about jewelry making and that you get to be a part of the process. The included emeralds are very small, so that was disappointing. If you want multiple or a bigger stone, you have to pay a difference and the price get steep quickly! In my opinion the emeralds were very, very expensive and not with the hundreds of dollars price tag (I’ve seen Colombian emeralds for much less at home in stores, markets, and gem shows) Ultimately I enjoyed the ring I made but would have preferred something more substantial given the $120 price tag. Maybe if it included entry into the Gold museum (your meeting place is right across the street), it would be a fuller experience and justify the cost? In any event, I highly recommend this unique experience- just be prepared to either spend a lot more for a bigger stone, or be happy with a tiny piece.
A fun activity
Jocelyn L,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a very nice experience. We chose two different types of rings and were assisted by very competent people
A Colombian Gem
jackiemui,
Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We met our guide next to a bakery right by the Gold Museum. It was nice he gave us a tour where the Emerald history and outdoor sales occur before we started our jewelry making. The guys helping us make a ring were fantastic! There were about 6 of us in a room with 2 experts plus our guide and we each had a lot of help melting down the metal and shaping the ring. Note, you can choose to upgrade/add additional emeralds ranging from $30-$120 USD. Pro-tip: pick out a design first, our guide showed us pictures from their IG account. The ring turned out much better than I anticipated! Great unique souvenir that showcases the amazing significance of Colombian's gem.
Great experience. Highly recommended!!
Sibylle V,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Juan shared a lot of fascinating information about Colombian emeralds. The masters leading the workshop were patient and very helpful. My husband made a pendant, and I created a ring. We chose a slightly larger emerald for an additional cost, which was totally worth it. We highly recommend this workshop – a wonderful souvenir and an unforgettable experience!
A unique and gratifying experience
AJ T,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a unique and gratifying experience. Our guide and the jeweler were absolutely wonderful. We actually substantially created our own emerald rings. It was informative and a very satisfying experience to know you created this piece of jewelry. We opted to pay a bit more for bigger stones. I did not incorporate the stone that was included in the price of the tour but they carefully wrapped it for me to take home. I highly recommend this activity.
Must do! Great experience
Robert M,
Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a great experience. Great guidance by Juan our guide, and his team, and a unique selfmade souvenir to take home. Defenitely a must do tour.
This is a must do experience!
T315ZYmichaell,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do experience! Juan explains the importance of emeralds and jewelry in Colombia and in Bogota. Don't worry that your ring will look like a sugared up toddler made it. The actual masters (the referring to the students as " master" schtick gets old) won't let you mess up. They are helpful and do most of the artistic elements. I got a big kick out of turning silver scrap into my ring. Thanks to everyone there! One note... and the description did say this so it is not a bait and switch... the included stone are very tiny. There was no pressure to buy a larger stone... we did... but it is good to know... and the experience was just a delight!
Juan and team were amazing will definitely be back
Jasmine C,
Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Such an amazing experience, not only do you create your own emerald ring to your liking you learn about the history.
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