Cartagena: Emerald Polishing Workshop and Museum Tour
ID: GYG1016852-1572239
Category:
Country: Colombia
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn the art of polishing emeralds with expert guidance, craft your own gemstone, and explore the Emerald Museum on this workshop and tour.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Colombian emeralds with this hands-on emerald polishing workshop and museum tour. Step into the Caribe Jewelry School Foundation, where tradition and craftsmanship meet, and watch as raw emeralds transform into dazzling gemstones.
Begin with expert guidance from skilled instructors as you learn the delicate art of polishing emeralds. Using professional techniques and equipment, shape and refine up to five emerald stones, keeping one as a treasured souvenir or selecting additional polished gems with a donation.
After crafting your own gemstone, step into the Emerald Museum, home to Petra—the largest emerald ever unearthed in Colombia. Explore the rich history and legacy of these precious stones while gaining insight into Colombia’s renowned emerald industry.
With small group sizes, and an unforgettable experience combining education, hands-on creativity, and gemstone appreciation, this tour is a must-do for jewelry lovers and cultural explorers alike.
Highlights
- Craft your own gemstone and keep it as a souvenir
- Learn the art of polishing emeralds with expert guidance
- Explore the Emerald Museum and see the largest emerald ever found in Colombia
- Discover the rich history and legacy of Colombian emeralds
- Enjoy a small group experience with personalized attention
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Small group sizes for a personalized experience
Hands-on creativity and gemstone appreciation
Suitable for jewelry lovers and cultural explorers
INCLUDED
- Emerald polishing workshop
- Expert guidance from skilled instructors
- Use of professional techniques and equipment
- Opportunity to shape and refine up to five emerald stones
- Keep one polished emerald as a souvenir
- Emerald Museum tour
- View Petra, the largest emerald ever unearthed in Colombia
- Insight into Colombia’s emerald industry
NOT INCLUDED
- Additional polished gems (available with a donation)
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
