The Diamond Works
Overview
7 Coen Steytler Avenue, Cape Town Central, Cape Townphone: view phone+27 21 425-1970
fax: view fax+27 21 425-1988
website: http://www.thediamondworks.co.za
e-mail: send an e-mail
Description
The Diamond Works is Cape Town's finest jewellery experience. Established in October 2001, the idea was to create a jewellery destination whereby tourists could learn about the art of diamond cutting, witness the make up of jewellery pieces and see and purchase the finished product. All of this is experienced in a welcoming and relaxed environment.
The Sparkling Tour
Guests are greeted with a glass of bubbly and then offered an informative tour of The Diamond Works. The tour starts with a fully operational diamond-cutting workshop, staffed by diamond cutters from previously disadvantaged communities who are all graduates from the Harry Oppenheimer Diamond Cutting School in Johannesburg. This is followed by the jewellery-manufacturing workshop where one can see the goldsmiths at work. Historical information is furnished on the Diamond and Gold mining industry as well as The Diamond Wall of Fame. A Tanzanite boutique portrays a large selection of this exquisite but rare violet-blue precious gemstone. Showcases of beautifully crafted pieces of jewellery adorn the showroom along with loose stones should a personal design be preferred. An Internet café offering refreshments and an opportunity to email home completes the picture.
A complimentary transfer service is available on request.
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