If you’re lucky, you might find virtually anything including Lapis Lazuli, Blue Lace Agate and some really exotic stones!

Highlights

Scratch for popular tumble-polished gemstones from thousands of polished stones
Find lovely, inexpensive gifts for friends or investment gems
Purchase beautiful gemstone products from Mineral World

Description

The Scratch Patch and Mineral World outlet at the V&A Waterfront is one of the most popular places for visitors to see and buy gemstones. There are a wide variety of tumble-polished gemstones in the Scratch Patch that quite literally cover the floor. There are mostly popular Southern African stones such as Tiger’s Eye, Rose Quartz, Amethyst, Jasper, Agates and Crystals. If you’re lucky, you might find virtually anything including Lapis Lazuli, Blue Lace Agate and some really exotic stones!

History

The original – and now world-famous – Scratch Patch was started in Simon’s Town in 1970 and has been replicated in other parts of the world! Since then, The Scratch Patch and Mineral World outlets at Simon’s Town and the V&A Waterfront, and the West Coast Ostrich Farm have become one of the most popular and convenient places to see and buy gemstones in Cape Town – and see an amazing variety of gemstone products. Now visitors to Cape Town can experience the amazing beauty and variety of gemstones for which this area is famous.

Day	Open	Close
Monday	09:00	16:30
Tuesday	09:00	16:30
Wednesday	09:00	16:30
Thursday	09:00	16:30
Friday	09:00	16:30
Saturday	09:00	16:30
Sunday	09:00	16:30

Phone: +27 (0)21 419 9429
Website: www.scratchpatch.co.za

Scratch Patch Mineral World and cave golf

Dock Road, Waterfront (Near the Aquarium)

Advice for visitors

It’s an inexpensive visit and popular with all ages. There are three different bag sizes which make it suitable for any budget. Couple your trip to the Scratch Patch with a fun round of Cave Golf and turn it into a half day adventure. Spend a delightful hour or two selecting a choice of semi- precious stones before playing a round of mini Cave Golf. From there, visit Mineral World and browse some other stones and jewellery from the shop before dining at one of the many impressive restaurants at the V&A Waterfront.

Did you know

Southern Africa is often considered the “gemstone capital of the world” as almost half of the world’s gemstones are found here.