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Create Your Own Colombian Emerald Ring

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Offered in: English

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Overview

Colombian emeralds are some of the most famous in the world and have become a precious stone for the country. Create your own emerald ring in the heart of the jewelry district of Bogotá during this hands-on experience. Alongside an experienced designer, choose the shape, stone, and metal that you'd like for your piece of jewelry. Then, show off your new ring to your friends and family.

Discuss the history of precious stones in South America
Learn how to use jewelry-making tools to create your ring
Choose gold as your ring metal for an extra charge
A small group means more attention from your host

What's Included

The tools at the workshop to make the ring

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Gold Museum
Cra. 6 #15-88, Santa Fé, Bogotá, Cundinamarca, Colombia
We will meet at the entrance of the Gold Museum

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

9/6/2019 - 4/23/2025
Monday - Friday : 09:00 AM - 01:00 PM, 02:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Saturday : 09:00 AM - 12:30 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

On arrival at the jewelry-making studio, you’ll get to know your guide and listen to an introduction that details the importance of emeralds in Colombia—which supplies 90% of the emeralds in the world.

After delving deeper into pre-colonial history and Colombian culture, you’ll start work on your bespoke ring. Choose your emerald after learning about the different qualities and minerals of each precious stone on offer, and then decide on your design, stone shape, and material.

Then, your personal *orfebre* (jewelry master) will guide you through each stage of the process. Once your ring is ready, you can pose for photographs wearing your new favorite piece.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Excellent ring making workshop

Emma_P, Apr 2024

One of the best things I did in my 3 months of travel around South America! Juan was an excellent guide he taught me a lot about the history or gold and emeralds in Bogota. I was surprised at how hands on the workshop was, I pretty much did every step myself which was amazing, I expected that the professional jeweller would do most of the steps but I got to do all of it other than attaching the claws to the band and placing the emerald in. Such a fun experience and i’m so happy to have such a beautiful ring to keep

Must do in Bogotá

Michelle_S, Apr 2024

What a great experience! You get to do it all from melting the silver, pressing silver into a wire and filing. Someone is helping you through it all so don’t be afraid. Everyone is so kind and I loved it.

A must do activity!

Michelle_K, Apr 2024

Loved this activity! We got to make our own rings guided by patient and friendly masters, and learn more about Bogotá’s history and culture. This was the highlight of our stay!

Incredibly Detailed and Happy!

Zeinab_C, Apr 2024

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.

A must-do experience

Christopher_B, Mar 2024

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!!

A unique souvenier

Megan_M, Mar 2024

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!

Amazing

Jan_D, Mar 2024

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.

Super informative and fun

Jady_C, Mar 2024

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!!!

Wonderful

phia_b, Mar 2024

This experience was excellent! The ring I made was for my daughter but I might keep it. Juan was or guide, and he took his time explaining the history of emeralds as we walked to the shop. At the shop you do the work, with the help and guidance of a master jeweler, to create your design. This is a must in you visit Bogota..

My favorite memory in Bogota

Aubrey_B, Mar 2024

What an incredible experience! Our tour guide Juan went over a little history and walked us through the key areas of the jewelry district before we went up to the workshop. The jewelry masters helped with the really detailed work, but we did most of the steps on our own and made probably 75% of the ring ourselves. I was solo, along with two guys who were also by themselves. Juan and the jewelry masters made the entire experience very personal and comfortable, and it felt like we were a little family in the workshop. We were able to design the ring totally from scratch. I paid extra for 18k gold and a bigger emerald ($489 total for the pictured ring). Silver and a smaller emerald are included in the tour price. But it was completely worth it to me to upgrade because I got exactly the ring I wanted, and when else will I make a ring with my own hands? This tour is probably my favorite memory from my first time in Colombia! I would recommend it to anyone and everyone.

Amazing, fun interactive experience

Brian_F, Mar 2024

Juan or guide was amazing. He gave us history of gems and influence on jewelry in Colombia before the class. We walked through a gem stone trading street and learned about other precious stones. He talked about the lore of emeralds and their influence on Bogota and Colombia culture as a whole . Then we went to the jewelry studio and met with several jewelry masters. We could choose gems that are included in the price or add more or pick other larger ones. There was no pressure or upselling, it was all your personal choice. Silver was included in the price, if you choose gold you pay extra by gold price and the weight you use. All prices were discussed ahead. None of us ever felt pressured or like were taken advantage of. Then you are assigned a master who you work with based on your own personal designed ring. You start with melting your silver into an ingot. You are then taken through the process of hand forming, shaping, polishing your ring. The master is there to help assist you and to especially help set the stones properly. It was an amazing experience and when finished you have a ring that is unique to your own design. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Great experience!

Francisco_G, Mar 2024

It was wonderful the guide was very knowledgeable on gold, silver and emeralds and its relation to Colombian history. The workshop experience was very unique and everyone there was super sweet and humorous. The only thing I would is they should offer gloves (for the sanding specifically) and a face mask for people just as a precaution. I didn’t ask and they maybe they would’ve provided them if I did but that would be my only constructive criticism. It was amazing, thank you!

Amazing

Joy_B, Feb 2024

Great tour, everyone was extremely friendly and we got to do much of the work ourselves. I definitely recommend this tour to everyone!

Excellent way to spend an afternoon in Bogota

Terry_M, Feb 2024

Very interesting afternoon learning how to make an emerald ring. They guys were all really helpful. Highly recommended!

10/10 WOULD DO AGAIN

Rebecca_B, Jan 2024

This was an absolutely fabulous and stunningly memorable tour! I wear my ring all the time and deeply enjoyed the tour and the opportunity to learn about and participate in ring-making. The shop was also lovely and the staff and artists super helpful and very friendly. My only regret is not upgrading from silver to gold!

Great experience ,...

Stuart_K, Jan 2024

Great experience , learning about the craft and history of the emeralds then making your own keepsake of your trip

Amazing experience!

Nadia_V, Jan 2024

What an amazing experience! Our guide was super friendly and helpful. The goldsmiths were so knowledgeable and experienced. I have been learning silver smithing and they were so willing to answer all of my questions. I highly recommend!

Unique, creative experience.

Gabriel_G, Jan 2024

This was great experience. A chance to see the process involved in making a ring and having a very unique souvenir. My only issue was there were more people than work stations so you had to wait a long time. Took us almost 3.5 hours to get the final product so plan your day accordingly. We had 6 in our group. The jewelers were great and it was clear they know their craft very well. Carlos the owner was very attentive to your ideas.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Hi Gabriel! I recommend to read the hole description of the experience before booking. It says is from 2pm to 5:30pm. So it means 3.5 hours and is exactly the time you spent on the tour. By the way this is a personalized experience. We can take longer or shorter time with each of you depending in the complexity of your designs. In your case was the time planned

Awesome experience with Amazing and Friendly Jewelry Makers

Hanna_E, Dec 2023

I loved this experience. It was very personal, with lots of time to ask questions, work together to create a beautiful ring, and get to know each other. I would totally do this again if I come back to Colombia, it was that good!

Great experience

Suzanne_T, Nov 2023

This was an awesome experience! Very interesting and fun. I was a bit apprehensive at first, but it was easy and fun. Highly recommend .

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