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The Cape Town Diamond Museum traces the story of diamonds in South Africa, from the 1867 discovery at Kimberley through to modern cutting and polishing. Located at the V&A Waterfront, it offers a compact but fascinating journey through geology, history, and craftsmanship.
The South African diamond industry began when 15-year-old Erasmus Jacobs found a transparent stone near the Orange River in 1867. The resulting diamond rush transformed South Africa's economy, leading to the founding of De Beers and the creation of Kimberley.