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 Diamonds Cut by codrutz
Amsterdam has a long heritage in the diamonds, being a major diamond cutting and polishing centre since Sephardic Jews introduced diamond cutting in later 16th century. I guess the most concentration of diamond cutters houses are here in Amsterdam.
I have visited the Stoeltei Diamonds (included in the Amsterdam Pass), and had a negative impression. And I'll tell you why. After searching for the location, the whole "experience" is 5 minutes of showing a panel with the types of cuts and the process of cutting, and then quickly into the "showroom" where the hosts tries to sell you diamond rings (1000-1000 EUR) or maybe just polished diamonds (200-500 EUR).
That was not quite what I had in mind when I was looking for a diamond factory visit. Leave a Comment
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 Coster Diamonds by Jarin
In 1852 they've got from prince Albert (husband of Queen Victoria) to repolish the famous blue-white Koh-I-Noor diamond (almost 109 carats), which is part of England's crown jewels.
When visiting Coster Diamonds you can see besides the replica of the England's crown with this diamond also the process of cutting and polishing of a diamond. Leave a Comment Address: Paulus Potterstraat 2-8Directions: In the Museum district, just opposite to Rijksmuseum, 2 minutes walk from Van Gogh Museum and Stedelijk museum.Website: http://www.costerdiamonds.com
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 The diamond centre at the
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Gassan Diamonds is one of the early diamond industries at Amsterdam.
The factory operated on steam from 1880, but the history of this company goes back 400 years.
Due to the introduction of steam the building had to be build big.
Nowadays many tourists visit the plant daily; there even is a canal boat stop.
Free tours are 7 days a week, all year round from 9AM to 5PM, but you have to book via the company's website in advance. Leave a Comment Address: Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173 - 1011 LN AmsterdamPhone: +31-20-6225333Directions: Just 5 NE of the Stopera/Waterlooplein and SE of the Nieuwmarkt/WaagWebsite: http://www.gassandiamonds.com/
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 by ealgisi
Dream about dozen of diamond rings, necklaces, etc...
This is really something you don't have to miss.
The exhibition begins with a short film that follows the diamond from its formation deep within the earth 3 milliard years ago, on its journey via mining, distribution, trade and processing to the splendid jewel adorning one’s neck, wrist or finger.
Some diamonds are world famous because of their history and/or their unique beauty. Replicas of 22 famous diamonds are on display, each with their own story.
For almost 400 years, Amsterdam was the leading diamond polishing centre in the world. Now this is no longer true, but it continues to be the city where the most direct sales to the consumer are made. A timeline describes 400 years of diamond history. A number of prominent Amsterdam diamond polishing firms are briefly highlighted, along with a presentation of the famous stones they have polished.
The visitor is given a spectacular impression of how diamonds and glamour go together in this diamond-shaped mirror-lined room.
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Throughout Amsterdam there are Diamond Museums dotted around, there is one near the Leidseplein. If you ask at your hotel reception about it i am sure that they give you a card for free entry (not sure whether it is free entry in anycase mind, but we got a card from our hotel). Anyhow...we went there as one of my friends had gone and she went on this tour that took you round the museum and then at the end they were able to pick a champagne flute and in the bottom there were diamonds - fake and real ones so if you were lucky you got a real one - and she did, and when she got home she got it made into a ring....Anyhow when we went it was nothing like she described (perhaps we got the wrong place?) but it was still interesting, you get to see 'men at work' making diamonds, and the processes involved with how the rock ends up on a ring, note; there was no picking of the diamond in a champagne flute, but a little gift shop at the end. So, if you have a spare hour one day then the diamond museum is worth a little visit. Leave a Comment Directions: All over amsterdam!
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You can visit awesome diamond-cutting factories, and can even purchase exceptionally cut & decorated jewellery.
My Mum bought quite a few pieces from here, which always catch people's eyes & comments!
Fellas, a must-do, to treat a special lady in your life.
They don't say "Diamonds are a girl's best friend" for nothing! Leave a Comment Address: Diamond-cutting quartersDirections: Diamond-town!
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 One of many diamond
stores by fishandchipsLeave a Comment
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 by keeweechic
I went to Costers Diamonds where you can see them at work as well as view their showroom (of course). Make sure you don’t take your credit card – tempting.!!! Leave a Comment
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 by deeper_blue
The Gassan Diamond collection is the most exquisite and extensive collection in the Netherlands!
You can experience the sensation of diamond cutting first-hand and view every stage of the process
Some scenes from the Bond film Diamonds are Forever were shot in Amsterdam. Leave a Comment Address: Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 173 - 175Phone: +31 20 - 622 5333Directions: Take tram 9, 14, 20 from Central Station. Get off at the Waterlooplein stop and Gassan diamonds is only a two-minute walk away.Website: www.gassandiamonds.com
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