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Offered languages
- English
- Spanish
Why Book This Experience?
Spaces are strictly limited to ensure personalized, one-on-one guidance at the lapidary bench. No prior experience is needed—this is your chance to master specialized carving wheels alongside a master artisan and transform a rough, natural gemstone with your own hands.
Don’t just buy a souvenir—carve your own piece of Colombian history. Secure your bench today and bring your own emerald to life!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
What to expect
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.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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