Once the "City of Diamonds", Amsterdam is offered a special elite glamour by being the host of some of the most valuable and expensive diamonds in the world. Amsterdam is not only one of the major jewelry centers around the globe, but it also enjoys a rich history and tradition in the manufacture of rare gems. Diamond cutting was brought to Amsterdam at the end of the 16th century by Sephardic Jews and experienced great popularity and development among locals and foreigners, soon afterwards. See for map...