Amsterdam diamonds
Amsterdam has a long heritage in the diamonds, and has been a major diamond centre since Sephardic Jews introduced the diamond cutting industry in the later 16th century. Nowadays there are about a dozen diamond factories in the city, five of which offer guided tours. The tours are free and are usually conducted 9am to 5pm every day. Diamonds aren't necessarily cheaper in Amsterdam but prices are fairly competitive. At least you will have seen how they are worked, and when you buy from a factory you get an extensive description of the purchase so you know exactly what you are buying.
Diamond tours
The following renowned diamond stores offer diamond-cutting and polishing tours, and sales of the finished diamonds:
Coster Diamonds
 Hundred-thousands visitors come to see Coster Diamonds craftsmen at work every year. Free-guided tours are available in more than 25 languages, the process of cutting and polishing a diamond is explained in detail. After the tour, visitors have the opportunity to browse around in the spacious showrooms. Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm;
Address: Paulus Potterstraat 2-4
Phone: +31 (0)20-305.55.55
www.costerdiamonds.com
Gassan Diamonds
A tour at Gassan Diamonds takes around twenty minutes and is free.
Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173-175
Phone. +31 (0)20-622.53.33
Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm
www.gassandiamonds.com
Stoeltie Diamonds
Stoeltie Diamonds is situated close to the famous Rembrandt Square. Individuals or groups are offered a free guided tour in their own language. During the tour the complete manufacturing process is explained. After the tour one can view our collection of jewellery and of course purchasing is always possible.
Address: Wagenstraat 13-17
Phone:. +31 (0)20-623.76.01
open daily from 9am to 5pm
www.stoeltiediamonds.com
Van Moppes Diamonds
In 1955 Van Moppes Diamonds was the first diamond factory in Amsterdam to open
its doors to the public.
Albert Cuypstraat 2-6, tel. +31 (0)20-676.12.42
Open daily from 9 am to 5 pm.
ww.moppesdiamonds.com
Jewellery shopping
For more shops with jewelry in Amsterdam.
Diamond traders
The Diamond Stock Exchange
Diamantbeurs Amsterdam
Phone: +31-(0)20-523-45-67
Address: Bijlmer at Hogehilweg 14, 1101 CD Amsterdam.
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