Carve Your Own Emerald: An Authentic Hands-On Experience
Step into the world of Colombian emeralds with a unique, hands-on masterclass led by a traditional artisan family. No prior experience is needed—this workshop is perfectly designed for beginners, couples, and travelers of all levels.
Part 1: The Insider's Eye
We begin with an interactive introduction to the emerald trade. Skip the boring lectures—you will handle raw gems and learn the insider secrets to identifying real stones. Discover how to judge color, transparency, and quality like a professional.
Part 2: Bring Your Gem to Life
Next, the real action begins. You will sit at a traditional professional lapidary bench, select your own rough Colombian emerald, and work alongside a master craftsman. Under expert guidance, you will personally shape, cut, and polish your raw stone using specialized traditional tools.
At the end of this 2.5-hour workshop, you will take home your very own natural Colombian emerald, beautifully polished by your own hands—the ultimate authentic treasure from Bogotá.
What’s Included:
A genuine raw Colombian emerald for you to carve, polish, and keep.
Live expert guidance in English, Spanish.
We will meet right at the statue located in the center of Plazoleta del Rosario. I will be holding a green umbrella so you can easily recognize me from a distance.
We will meet right at the statue located in the center of Plazoleta del Rosario. I will be holding a green umbrella so you can easily recognize me from a distance.
