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Create your own emerald ring in Bogota, Colombia. Whilst being taught by a local professional, you will learn about the significance of emeralds in this city. You will even be able to take home your ring at the conclusion of your tour.

Highlights

• Hear about your guide's background in the industry
• Create your own authentic emerald ring
• Work in an authentic workshop

Description

After meeting at the center, you will meet your guide who is a jeweler with her own collection of rings, earrings and necklaces produced by herself in a local co-workshop. By creating your own ring, you will learn how emeralds have become the most important and precious stone for Colombians, as well as about their influence in Colombian society and economy. You will work in the middle of the emerald and jewelry cluster of Bogota, one of the leading cities for this industry in South America. Your experience will begin at the La Casa de la Moneda Museum, where you will learn the importance that metals had throughout pre-Hispanic and colonial times. After you get inspired by the crown jewels, you will go to your guide's workshop where she will teach you how to create your own emerald ring. You will decide the shape, the stone, and the design of your silver ring, learning the several steps in the production of a ring at your guide's advisory. At the conclusion of your tour, you will be able to wear your own creation, an authentic emerald Colombian ring.

Includes

Materials, tools Silver ring with an emerald

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund