Investigation into the provenance of museum collections in connection with the theft, confiscation and sale of objects under duress between 1933 and 1945.

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Diamant Museum Amsterdam

Paulus Potterstraat 8 1071 CZ Amsterdam www.diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl

Investigation results

None of the objects in this museum have problematic provenance.

Result of this investigation

The museum declined to take part in the investigation explaining that part of the collection consists of documentary material; the diamond collection consists of private gifts.

About this museum and its collection

The museum describes the history of diamonds. It shows how a rough diamond is transformed into a polished jewel. The presentation also describes Amsterdam, the city of diamonds with over four centuries of diamond manufacture and trade. The collection includes famous diamonds and the smallest cut diamond.