Cape Town Diamond Museum
Normal Price: Adult – R200 | Child – Free
What you get: Free single entry with a complimentary glass of wine (Booking Required)
Witness the magical transformation as a rough diamond is polished to perfection. It’s an experience not to be missed.
The Cape Town Diamond Museum pays tribute to the world’s most precious gem, the diamond. Be sure to book enough time to enjoy the Diamond Museum and a little window shopping. During the experience, friendly staff are available to answer any questions you may have as you learn the fascinating past and present of the diamond trade.
Cape Town Diamond Museum Highlights
- Discover the history of the world’s most famous gem
- Watch as a diamond is polished and set by master craftsmen
- Enjoy a glass of wine or coffee at the museum’s in-house bar
OVERVIEW
Located in the bustling V&A Waterfront, the Cape Town Diamond Museum pays tribute to the world’s most precious gem, the diamond. Guests witness the magical transformation as a rough diamond is polished to perfection –an art mastered by few. Watch as South Africa’s top jeweller’s craft diamond and tanzanite jewellery from the finest gold and platinum materials. Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or freshly brewed coffee at our wine and coffee bar while taking in South Africa’s best selection of GIA-certified diamonds direct from mine to finger. It’s an experience not to be missed.
HISTORY
The Cape Town Diamond Museum is a tribute to the diamond and the industry that has shaped South Africa. The museum is a non-profit organisation dedicated to fostering an appreciation for the gemstone and its history. It covers the science of how a diamond is formed within the earth’s crust, through to the modern diamond trade and jewellery design. The museum also holds replicas of rare and outstanding stones such as the Cullinan diamond and the Taylor Burton.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Level 1, The Clock Tower, Waterfront, Cape Town
Hours: Daily from 9 am to 7 pm
Phone: +27 (0)21 421 2488
Website: www.capetowndiamondmuseum.org
THINGS TO KNOW
ADVICE FOR VISITORS
Be sure to book enough time to enjoy the Diamond Museum and a little window shopping. During the experience, friendly staff are available to answer any questions you may have as you learn the fascinating past and present of the diamond trade.
Once you’ve filled up on knowledge, explore the state-of-the-art diamond jewellery collection and try on your favourite pieces. When you find a necklace, bracelet or ring that suits you, you may be tempted to take a souvenir home!
DID YOU KNOW
South Africa’s diamond story began in 1867 when 15-year-old Erasmus Jacobs found a transparent rock on his father’s farm along the Orange River. Within a decade, 95% of all diamonds were coming from South Africa.
