Royal Coster and “de Pijp”

Royal Coster has strong ties with De Pijp. In 1995, Royal Coster took the diamond factory Van Moppes over. Until 2005, Van Moppes was located here. Today the building is still in use. It is not a diamond factory anymore but a hotel.

De Pijp now

Nowadays there are many nice eateries in De Pijp and there’s a market with a wide range of international fresh goods. De Pijp is a very popular area in the housing market. Because of this, small stores are popping up here like mushrooms. De Pijp is some sort of “test kitchen” for new ideas that are later implemented throughout the entire city.

The Park

Another precious gem is the Sarphati Park. The low-lying park below the old polder level is a gathering place for locals. It’s a delightful place for children to play, but also for people who want to enjoy the nice summer weather. On the soft grass or under the trees are beloved places to spend a lazy afternoon outside.

The future

Royal Coster will always have a strong bond with De Pijp. This is partly because the Museum Square is adjacent to the Pijp. Moreover, it is also because the Amsterdam diamond industry basically started here. We still have warm contacts with this neighborhood and our colleagues from other polishing factories.