Gassan Diamonds

Amsterdam has been famous for diamonds since the 16th century. With 400 years of expertise and craftsmanship, it's no surprise that Amsterdam is still considered the commercial center of the diamond industry worldwide. The popular 57-sided brilliant cut was also developed in Amsterdam, which is why it is also known as the "Amsterdam-cut".

Gassan has played an important role in Amsterdam's diamond history. It was founded by Samuel Gassan in 1945, shortly after the Second World War, as an enterprise specializing in the import and export of rough and cut diamonds. Today Gassan Diamonds is housed in a beautifully restored diamond factory built in 1879. Here visitors can watch diamond polishers work on their craft, while guides Multilingual explains how to turn rough diamonds into brilliant diamonds.

For generations, the diamond cutters at Gassan Diamonds in Amsterdam have worked to perfect the beautiful cut. With the Gassan 121 diamond, they finally succeeded. The spectacular Gassan 121 is cut with a total of 121 facets to create a flawless diamond with unparalleled shimmer.

Gassan is known not only as a diamond dealer but also as one of the market leaders in Haute Joaillerie and Haute Horlogerie. On the ground floor you will find an extensive jewelry collection and a special Rolex Boutique where you can find countless models of the exclusive Swiss brand. In addition to Rolex, Gassan also sells other brands such as Jaeger-Le Coultre, IWC, Omega, Chopard, Longines, Messika and the Gassan brands: Gassan 121, Choices By DL and By GiGi.

Address: Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 112, 1011 LX Amsterdam, Netherlands