Who We Are
Prins and Prins Diamonds is one of the longest-serving family jewellers in Cape Town.They trade from Huguenot House (ca 1752), an iconic Early Cape home they acquired in 1993.
Magnificent wall paintings and an in-house water well, discovered during
restoration, make a visit worthwhile.
You can browse their showrooms without obligation, enjoy a private consultation with GIA-qualified professionals. Or ask their award-winning designers to create a unique ring according to your wishes.
Their in-house goldsmiths still make jewellery by hand.
You can watch how they use the age-old techniques of master goldsmiths to create jewels in gold and platinum. And if your jewellery needs repair or remodeling, this team will put new life into your heirlooms.
In the past 5 years, their designers and goldsmiths were finalists and winners at the coveted annual PlatAfrica Jewellery Design Competition – a true testament to their ingenuity and skill. A Prins & Prins engagement ring speaks of originality and quality and will serve as a valuable heirloom.
In the old cellar, another surprise awaits – The Cape Town Museum of Gems and Jewellery. Here, visitors discover the synergy between Human Ingenuity and Earthly Treasures and the role jewellery has played in the cultural development of humankind.
Their gemmologists are experts in identifying man-made diamonds and gems. Be assured a certified Prins & Prins gemstone is what Mother Nature created. Their Gemmological Laboratory also provides expert appraisals on diamonds, gems and jewellery, and they are licensed to buy pre-owned diamonds and gold from the public.
Dr. Petré Prins and his experts have created a company that stood the test of time. They built their reputation on EXPERTISE, iNTEGRITY, and QUALITY and have served generations of local and international clients, including famous film stars, sportspeople, and even royalty. You are invited to a remarkable diamond and jewellery experience.
Visit them at Huguenot House, 66 Loop Street, Cape Town, and see why 40 years on, their motto, "A Passion for Perfection" still applies, irrespective of the size of your budget or jewellery preference.