Visit the main emerald market in Cartagena accompanied by a professional guide who will explain the history, extraction, and commercialization of emeralds. We’ll speak with real emerald traders. The guide will explain how to identify true emeralds and high-quality gems, so by the end you’ll be able to spot a fake from the real thing. We’ll learn how indigenous peoples shaped our understanding of these stones and the metallurgy techniques used to craft them into beautiful pieces of jewelry. We’ll hear the myths and legends about emeralds, explore the magical underground world of mines, and see invaluable jewelry pieces prized for their craftsmanship and symbolism