Diamond Works, Cape Town

Diamond Works, Cape Town

The Diamond Works in Cape Town offers a unique blend of shopping and learning experiences centered around diamonds and fine jewelry. Established in 2001, it has become a top destination for visitors seeking both retail therapy and educational insights. Serving as both a jewelry store and a diamond workshop, it caters to those interested in purchasing high-quality diamond, tanzanite, and gold jewelry, as well as those curious about the intricate process of creating such pieces.

Central to The Diamond Works is the Diamond Works Institute, which showcases the establishment's commitment to excellence and expertise in diamonds. Located strategically in Cape Town's bustling center, it invites guests to explore the fascinating journey of diamonds from rough stones to polished gems. The workshop, a major attraction, provides live demonstrations revealing the art and science behind diamond processing and jewelry making.

The Diamond Works specializes in offering the finest diamonds and tanzanites from Southern Africa, adhering to strict standards to ensure only the best stones are selected. This dedication to quality stems from South Africa's long-standing reputation as a leader in the diamond industry, with a rich mining history spanning over a century and a half. The country is renowned for producing some of the world's highest-quality diamonds, solidifying Africa's position in the gem industry.

With the remarkable fact that up to 250 tonnes of sand must be sifted to find a single diamond, and only 20% of diamonds meet gem-quality standards, The Diamond Works' commitment to excellence and celebration of African gemstones provide a unique and unparalleled experience.

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Sight Name: Diamond Works
Sight Location: Cape Town, South Africa (See walking tours in Cape Town)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Cape Town, South Africa

Create Your Own Walk in Cape Town

Create Your Own Walk in Cape Town

Creating your own self-guided walk in Cape Town is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Cape Town Introduction Walking Tour

Cape Town Introduction Walking Tour

Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias first mentioned the Cape of Storms in 1488, but it was soon renamed the Cape of Good Hope with an optimistic eye towards the trade routes it offered between Europe and the East.

In 1652, the Dutch East India Company settled a way-station here for ships traveling that route. Cape Town's natural harbor and strategic position made it the perfect location....  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
Cape Town Shopping Tour

Cape Town Shopping Tour

Cape Town is grand with quality shopping. The available options here, such as South Africa's top flea market where you can find a wealth of merchandise, from tribal costumes to precious jewelry, offer a colorful experience for both locals and tourists.

Among the standout locations in Cape Town that shoppers particularly love to explore is Adderley Street. This bustling thoroughfare is...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 0.4 Km or 0.2 Miles
Bo-Kaap Quarter Walking Tour

Bo-Kaap Quarter Walking Tour

Bo-Kaap is Afrikaans for "above the Cape." The Bo-Kaap District is above Cape Town's city center, on the slopes of Signal Hill. It is the historical center of Cape Malay culture. In the 1760s, Jan de Waal bought land here and built houses he rented to his slaves.

Slaves came from Malaysia, Indonesia, and other parts of Africa. Many of these slaves were Muslim, and this area...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
Historical Houses Walking Tour

Historical Houses Walking Tour

When Jan van Riebeeck arrived in Cape Town in 1652, his mission was to establish here a supply station for the ships of the Dutch East India Company sailing to East Africa, India, and the Far East. The oldest buildings in today's Cape Town, dating from the second half of the 17th century, are the remnants of that era.

Garden House, originally a shabby tool shed owned by the Dutch East...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles

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