Diamond Museum  

see diamond cutters and goldsmiths at work

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Informative exhibits on diamond history, craftsmanship, and the diamond industry.

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Aerial photo of the headquarters of the diamond cutter and retailer, Coster Diamonds, with the Diamond Museum Amsterdam left

400 Years of Diamond History

Witness diamond cutters and goldsmiths transform raw stones into exquisite jewelry.

Learn about the origins of diamonds, their mining processes, and the intriguing stories behind these precious gems through films, photos, jewellery, historical documents, and dazzling displays.

Exhibitions

The exhibition shows how diamonds are cut and processed.

Explore iconic pieces like the Katana, the Rembrandt Diamond, and the awe-inspiring Diamond Ape Skull adorned with 17,000 brilliant diamonds.

Collection

Admire the museum's highlight — a collection of exquisite diamonds, including rare and notable specimens.

One of the most famous items diamonds are put into are crowns and tiaras.

Explore a special exhibition showcasing crowns worn by dignitaries from around the world, including Louis XV, Empress Alexandra Feodorovna, and Josephine, the wife of Emperor Napoleon.

Gift shop

While the Diamond Museum focuses on educating visitors, it also has a gift shop where you can purchase diamond-related items or even small, authentic diamonds.

Explore reputable jewelry stores in Amsterdam for additional options, or go next door to Coster Diamonds where real diamonds are sold.

Royal Coster Diamonds

Adjacent to the museum is Coster Diamonds, a 200-year-old diamond factory and jewelry store.

In its 19th century building, you can take a diamond factory tour  in your own language. The guides/vendors here speak 25 different languages.

This renowned diamond polishing factory has crafted jewelry for historical figures, including Prince Napoleon, Empress Sisi, and Queen Victoria.

For Queen Victoria, Royal Coster's craftsmen recut the world's largest diamond: the Koh-I-Noor.

Location

The Diamond Museum is situated in a monumental villa at Museumplein between Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum.

Amsterdam's upscale shopping street, PC Hooftstraat, is just a 3-minute walk away.

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The coronation crown of Elizabeth, Queen Mother of England with the Koh-I-Noor in the centre

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Diamond Ape Skull

The famous diamond encrusted Ape Skull, inspired by Damian Hirst's human skull covered in diamonds. This skull of an ape is covered with more than 17,000..

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Katana

Katana

Sword made from Murano glass and set with 1,967 diamonds and 494 rubies.

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