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Each year, about 340.000 visitors come to see the Coster Diamonds craftsmen at work. Free guided tours demonstrating the process of cutting and polishing diamonds are led by Coster's accommodating staff. The tours are available in more than 24 languages. After the tour, visitors can browse in the spacious showrooms.
Polishing diamonds
Coster Diamonds has been entrusted with polishing numerous famous diamonds. They were commissioned by Prince Albert of England to re-polish the fabulous "Koh-I-Noor" or the "Mountain of Light", a blue-white diamond which belongs to England's crown jewels and can be seen at the Tower of London.
Collection
Coster Diamonds has one of Amsterdam's largest collections of stones weighing more than 1.00 carat. The extensive collection includes both set and loose diamonds.
Visiting
The majority of Coster's diamonds GIA or HRD certified. All items feature reasonable factory prices and tax-free shopping is available for non-E.U. residents. The facility has a cosy on-site café where coffee, tea and soft drinks are served. Of course, you'll also find a gift shop on the premises.
Location
Coster Diamonds is conveniently located in the centre of Amsterdam, right between the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum.
Opening Hours
Mon -Sun: 09:00 - 17:00
Address: Paulus Potterstraat 2-8, 1071 CZ Amsterdam
Contact: 020 305 5555 info@costerdiamonds.com
Website: www.costerdiamonds.com