From 31 October, we welcome Skins to Museumplein. For the holiday season, part of our historic building will be transformed into a pop-up boutique for this Amsterdam-based beauty house. Here, you can discover a selection of fragrances, skincare and gifts, in the very place where we have been polishing diamonds since 1840.
This collaboration brings together two Amsterdam houses that each share a commitment to craftsmanship, quality and personal attention.
In 1840, Moses Elias Coster founded a diamond polishing company in Amsterdam that is now the oldest in the world. In 1852, we repolished the famous Koh-i-Noor diamond for Queen Victoria, and in 2016, we were awarded the prestigious Royal designation.
To this day, our skilled craftsmen polish diamonds themselves, while our goldsmiths create exquisite jewelry in house. With over 20,000 loose diamonds, we hold one of the largest diamond collections in Europe.
Skins was founded in 2000 by Philip Hillege and Michiel Wijsman. Within a year, they opened their first boutique in Amsterdam, introducing international niche brands such as Aesop, Creed, and Diptyque, which were virtually unavailable in the Netherlands at the time. Today, Skins has boutiques across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany, offering a curated collection of over 200 brands, including renowned names such as Le Labo, Byredo, and Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
A diamond or an exceptional fragrance is not something you choose lightly. Both are selected with care, often to mark a special occasion or as a gift for someone dear to you. In both worlds, quality, craftsmanship, and expert guidance are essential. That is why Skins is such a natural fit for Royal Coster Diamonds.
At Royal Coster Diamonds, our experts carefully assess every diamond for its cut, colour and clarity before it becomes part of a piece of jewelry. Skins takes the same careful approach: only brands that stand out for their quality and character are selected for its collection.
Whether you are choosing a diamond for an engagement ring or searching for a new fragrance, the experts at both houses take the time to get to know you and your preferences, helping you find something that truly suits you.
Royal Coster Diamonds has been polishing diamonds in Amsterdam for over 185 years. Skins was founded in the same city 25 years ago. Both houses are located in Amsterdam’s Museum Quarter, just a few minutes’ walk from each other.
For the pop-up, Skins has curated a festive selection:
· Skins Icons: fragrances that have become signature favourites in the Skins collection over the years.
· Travel sizes: ideal for discovering a new fragrance or taking your favourite scent with you when travelling.
· Skins Boxes: selected sets featuring Skins favourites in fragrance, skincare, make-up and home products.
· Holiday gifts: presents for loved ones or a little something to treat yourself.
This holiday season, discover jewelry and fragrances under one roof at Royal Coster Diamonds. Looking for a gift for someone special or something beautiful for yourself? Pair a timeless piece of jewelry with a fragrance from Skins, or choose a Skins Box as a thoughtful gift. Our advisors will be happy to help you find the perfect choice.
Would you like to explore more after your visit? Just a few minutes’ walk away, at the Conservatorium Hotel, you’ll find the Skins Boutique, offering the full collection.
