Emerald Museum · Cartagena de Indias

Jewelry forged by the green fire

Over 40 years crafting jewelry with Colombian emeralds. Visit the museum for free, take a workshop with our master jewelers and take home a one-of-a-kind piece.

40+Years of tradition
FreeMuseum admission
236 lbPetra, Colombia’s largest emerald matrix
Top 5Things to do in Cartagena · Tripadvisor
Experiences

Get up close with the emerald

From the free museum visit to hands-on workshops where you polish your own gem or craft your own jewel alongside our masters. Book online in minutes.

Exhibition hall of the Emerald MuseumFree

Emerald Museum Visit

Walk through pre-Columbian history, the beryl hall, the mine replica and meet Petra.

  • Free admission, no cost
  • Guided in English and Spanish
  • Bocagrande · open every day
FreeReserve your spot
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Master jeweler at work in the workshop1 hour

Museum & Workshop Behind-the-Scenes

Walk the Muzo tunnel, watch goldsmiths work the fire and learn to tell a genuine emerald.

  • Mining tunnel and Petra
  • Master goldsmiths’ bench
  • Authenticity masterclass
$18 USDPer person
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Polishing an emerald on the wheel1.5 hours

Emerald Polishing Workshop

Pick your rough stone from Muzo or Chivor, cut it on diamond wheels and take it home certified.

  • Rough gem selection
  • Lapidary cutting and shaping
  • Take home your certified gem
$41 USDPer person
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Couple at the emerald jewelry-making class3 hours

Emerald Jewelry Making Class

Forge and set your own ring, pendant, earrings or bracelet, guided step by step by expert jewelers.

  • Materials and gems included
  • Bilingual guide and master jewelers
  • Your finished jewel to take home
$100 USDPer person
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Emerald Museum

A free museum in the heart of Bocagrande

Pre-Columbian history and the legend of El Dorado, the beryl hall, a replica of an emerald mine and Petra, Colombia’s largest emerald matrix at 236 pounds.

Mon – Fri9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday9:30 am – 4:00 pm
Sunday10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Calle 5 N° 2-51, Bocagrande · Cartagena de Indias

Beryl hall of the Emerald Museum
Beryl hall
Petra, a 236-pound emerald matrix
Petra · 236 lb
Replica of the emerald mine
Mine replica
Collection

Jewelry with Colombian emeralds

Gold and silver pieces with certified emeralds, designed and made in our own workshop. Browse the catalog and ask about any piece on WhatsApp.

Facade of the Emerald Museum and Caribe Jewelry in Bocagrande Rough Colombian emerald
Our history

More than 40 years after the green fire

Our passion for emeralds shone for the first time, more than 40 years ago, from deep within the Colombian mountains, when the Díaz Alfaro brothers, founders of Caribe Jewelry, began this adventure of turning Colombia’s flagship gem into collector’s pieces and fond memories.

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Reviews

What our visitors say

★★★★★

We had a great time in Cartagena and especially liked the tour of your facility and showroom. Thank you so much for your help in selecting a great stone! We hope to return.

Mary RussellU.S.A.
★★★★★

Excellent service from Leticia Bedoya, always attentive and dedicated when explaining the jewelry. The museum is very educational.

Melannie VTripadvisor
★★★★★

Thank you for taking such good care of us. We are spreading the word and hope to come back again. Best regards.

Elsa & EduardoArgentina
Visit us

Three stores in the heart of Cartagena

Our flagship in Bocagrande brings together store, museum and workshop. In the Old City we are just steps from Plaza de Bolívar.

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Bocagrande

Store · Museum · Workshop

Calle 5 N° 2-51

02

Old City

Store

Calle Román N.º 5-53

03

Old City

Store · Museum

Plaza de Bolívar N.º 33-20