Prins & Prins Diamonds offers more than just jewellery services. With operations located in a historic heritage building, Prins & Prins delivers a truly unique diamond and jewellery experience that prioritises privacy, luxury and personalised consultations.
As part of this experience, it also offers access to its attached Museum of Gems & Jewellery, which showcases the rich history of diamonds, gems, jewellery and other minerals in South Africa. The museum serves as a space to share knowledge and provide insights into the craftsmanship and artistry that have made this country a global leader in the industry.
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For 40 years, Prins & Prins has been dedicated to sourcing the world’s most exceptional diamonds and creating stunning, bespoke jewellery pieces.
Its founder, Dr Petre Prins, established Prins & Prins, operating from the historic Huguenot House, built circa 1752.
Prins & Prins has earned a reputation for trust and integrity as a diamond and gemstone expert. All of their diamonds and gems are guaranteed and certified to be 100% naturally earth-mined and come with gemological documents.
Prins & Prins is dedicated to quality and sources only natural diamonds and gems that meet the highest clarity, cut and colour standards.
From classic solitaires to stunning three-stone rings, its diamond jewellery collection highlights the beauty and brilliance of the precious gemstone.
At Prins & Prins, a team of experienced jewellers helps you find the perfect diamond for your unique style and budget, providing exceptional customer service and expert guidance.
Skilled gemologists evaluate each diamond to ensure it is cut to ideal proportions, maximising its light performance and overall appeal. The diamonds are graded and selected to guarantee there are no visible flaws, ensuring purity and radiance.
The goldsmith atelier has won several awards, and the designers and goldsmiths were finalists and winners at the prestigious PlatAfrica Jewellery Design Competition for four consecutive years.
The Prins & Prins collections are handcrafted using centuries-old techniques with raw gold and platinum, transformed into spectacular jewellery masterpieces set with some of the most exquisite diamonds and gemstones available.
Its team frequently gives old family heirlooms new life by remodelling and customising them to each individual wearer’s personal taste. Damaged jewellery can be repaired as if it were new, and items that have been neglected can be brought in for a professional cleaning and have their beauty restored to the way they looked when first purchased.
After identifying a gap in knowledge about South Africa’s mineral wealth, particularly its diamond, gold and platinum deposits, the Museum of Gems & Jewellery was established to share knowledge and provide insights into the sparkling world of diamonds, gems, jewellery and other minerals.
Visitors are taken on a 3 billion-year journey from where and when diamonds formed, through a diamond’s entire life of volcanic transportation and mining and the incredible transformation from rough to polished stone, through to being expertly shown and set in an exquisite piece of handcrafted jewellery.
Prins & Prins’ in-house Museum of Gems & Jewellery offers visitors a captivating journey through the history of diamonds, coloured gems and jewellery.
It showcases South Africa’s gold and platinum deposits, the world’s largest and most famous diamonds, jewels from outer space and jewellery through the ages.
The museum was founded by Dr Petre Prins and takes visitors on a three-billion-year journey from the formation of diamonds to their 150-kilometre journey to the surface.
The exhibits include the story of the Cullinan Diamond, the largest diamond ever discovered, and how human ingenuity transforms unassuming gems and metals into masterfully crafted jewellery, highlighting an industry and its products that have brought joy to millions of people’s hearts for centuries.
Discover the timeless beauty and rich history of gems at Prins & Prins, South Africa’s premier diamond company and museum.
Details:
- Location: 66 Loop St, Cape Town City Centre, Cape Town
- Contact: 021 422 1090, www.prinsandprins.com/contact/
- Website: www.prinsandprins.com
- Request a quote here.
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