General information
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Spanish, English, Brazilian Portuguese and French
What to expect
We will meet at the iconic Plaza del Rosario. Here you will witness the "tablado," a unique informal market where brokers buy and sell emeralds on the street using visual codes and verbal deals based on pure trust.
13 MinutesAs we walk towards our private workshop in the historic center of La Candelaria, your guide will tell you the indigenous Muisca legends and explain the geology of the "Emerald Belt" of Muzo and Chivor. We will also see why the emerald is Colombia's quintessential stone.
13 MinutesOnce inside a safe and exclusive space, we will serve you a tasting of a hot drink, coca tea, black coffee, or welcome water. We will provide you with professional tools (10x loupe and tweezers) to examine real gems. You will learn about the Mohs scale and the famous "garden" of the emerald (three-phase inclusions that certify its natural origin).
22 MinutesAt the end of the workshop, you will have private access to a jewelry gallery. You can admire or purchase legitimate pieces with complete security, receiving advice on legal authenticity certificates and export processes, as well as the physical certificate of authenticity of the stone and the material in which the piece is embedded.
10 MinutesWhat you should know
- Water, hydration.
- Comfortable shoes.
- Sunscreen
- Cash or cards in case of extra purchases
- Pets
- Weapons
- Hallucinogenic or psychoactive substances
What is included
- A hot drink, coca tea or black coffee.
What is not included
- Tips
- Extra purchases
- The ring
