Why visit / Interesting facts:
- Free guided tour
- Chance to learn about diamond cutting
- Impressive diamond and jewelry collection
Time required: 60 minutes
Phone: +31 20 305 55 55
Web site: http://www.costerdiamond...
Opening hours:
| Time period | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Daily: | 9am - 5pm |
Admission:
| Ticket type | Charge |
|---|---|
| General: | Free |
Public transport:
- Tram Line 2: Hobbemastraat stop
- Tram Line 5: Hobbemastraat stop
Address: Paulus Potterstraat 2-6, 1071 CZ, Amsterdam
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Photo: Cafe6th
Things you need to know:
- Coster Diamonds, founded in 1840, is a diamond workshop that offers guided tours
- The Koh-i-Noor diamond (mountain of light), part of the British Crown Jewels and once the largest known diamond in the world, was re-polished here in 1852
- Amsterdam became the center of the diamond business in the 16th century when Jews fled the Spanish Inquisition and move to the city
- Visitors can observe how diamond graders, cutters and polishers work with the stones
- Many diamonds come from South Africa
What to do there:
- Opt for a self-guided or a free guided tour (30 min.) to discover the process of cutting and polishing diamonds
- Admire the impressive diamond and jewelry collection
