Learn how rough diamonds are transformed into natural creations of fire and light. The museum takes you on a journey that begins with a diamond’s formation, deep inside the earth’s crust. There, intense heat and pressure create the hardest known substance on earth: diamonds.
But these rough stones must still be delicately cut and polished before their exquisite beauty is revealed and they are, finally, set in timeless fine jewellery pieces.
Located at the Cape Town V&A Waterfront, book your visit to the Cape Town Diamond Museum for an immersive South African diamond experience, filled with expert insights, insider knowledge, and informative displays about the fascinating world of diamonds.
The story of a natural diamond starts more than 3 billion years ago. Find out more about diamond formation.
The Cape Town Diamond Museum is home to exact, life-size replicas of the world’s most famous diamonds.
Uncover the world-changing impact of the South African Diamond Industry and Kimberley Rush.
It’s time to test your diamond and gemology knowledge. Take our fun and quick 10-question diamond.
