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425 years: Amsterdam, city of diamonds
Amsterdam has been known internationally as the ‘City of Diamonds’ for over 425 years. In fact, the brilliant cut, which originated in Amsterdam, is also known as the ‘Amsterdam cut’. If you would like to find out all about carats, colours, clarity and cuts, and learn about some of the history of this Amsterdam craft at the same time, join one of the free guided tours held seven days a week at Gassan Diamonds. Daily tours from 9 am to 5 pm in over 27 languages. Visits outside opening hours on request.
Experience the sparkle of diamonds at Gassan diamonds
The Amsterdam-based diamond cutting and trading company Gassan Diamonds is located in a historic diamond factory, which used to be powered by steam. Here you can watch our diamond cutters at work, while a guide tells you all about diamond cutting process. Experience the thrill of the diamond cutting and polishing process at Gassan Diamonds. See for yourself how a sparkling diamond emerges from the rough stone. Experience the excitement of over 425 years of craftsmanship and tradition. Naturally, you can also buy the internationally renowned ‘Amsterdam Cut’ as well as Gassan’s proprietary diamond cut, the Gassan 121 with 121 facets, in our shop.
Buy diamonds or choose form the extensive jewelry collection
While visiting the Gassan diamond factory, we invite you to buy diamonds for yourself or a person close to your heart. We present an extensive collection of beautiful diamonds. Our goldsmiths are happy to set your diamond in a setting of your choice. Alternatively, you will certainly find something to your liking in our astonishing jewelry collection; the most extensive and exclusive available in the Netherlands! Don’t forget to visit our Diamondland boutique after your tour, which presents leading brands, such as Jaeger LeCoultre, IWC, Omega, Rado, Longines, and Tissot, as well as fashion brands, such as Pandora, Swatch, Tisento and Guess. It is a paradise for true jewelry and watch aficionados!
