Cartagena, Colombia

Colombian Emeralds

Master the Art of Jewelry Making Create your very own piece of jewelry using silver and Colombian emeralds. If beautiful green emeralds are your favorite colored gems, learn how the stone makes its way from the mine to jewelry box. Colombia is one of the world’s main sources of emeralds since the arrival of the Spanish in the 16th century. Once traded for gold with other empires and royalty in Egypt, Persia and India, Colombian emeralds have long been admired around the world. A video presentation will detail how the emeralds have been mined and carved for thousands of years. During the lesson, you will watch expert demonstrations, listen to instructions from your personal instructor and try your hand at creating a pretty silver ring, a pendant or a pair of earrings which you will be able to take home. Each participant will receive a jewelry making diploma before the tour concludes. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.