The journey of the diamond started 3 billion years ago, 200 kilometres beneath the surface. The museum explains every step a diamond has to take before it becomes a piece of jewellery. The Diamond Museum Amsterdam, established in 2007, will teach you everything you ever wanted to know about these stones. It is the only museum in Europe that completely revolves around diamonds.
The permanent exhibition consists of 15 different themes, which will show you all the different facets of diamonds. From the origins of diamonds to the craft of diamond polishing and onto some of the most amazing masterpieces. You can see the jewels of the Dutch royal family and the smallest cut diamond in the world, and learn the difference between a real and a fake diamond. The museum also houses temporary exhibitions about different subjects concerning diamonds.