Museum of Gems and Jewellery

Located in Cape Town, the Museum of Gems and Jewellery is situated in the cellar of Huguenot House with an entrance through the front door of Prins & Prins. Visitors to the in-house museum will experience the fascinating history of diamonds, coloured gems and jewellery. The museum tells the story of South Africa's diamonds and precious metals and how the creativity of humankind has transformed earthly treasures into precious heirlooms. On display are some of the oldest jewellery in the world, replicas of the gold artefacts of the Mapungubwe Kingdom, and some of the earliest crafts of humanity, consisting of stone tools and shamanic rock paintings. Visitors can also discover their birthstones and gems from outer space, see how jewellery styles have changed since prehistory and learn about the role jewellery plays in their everyday lives. Visitors will also have the opportunity to see the famous Krugerrand and Diamond dresses of Anneline Kriel, which she wore when crowned Miss World in 1976.