Shimansky Clock Tower Showroom

Shimansky Clock Tower Showroom

Shimansky Clock Tower Showroom
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
About
The Shimansky legacy began over two decades ago with Founder and CEO, Yair Shimansky. As one of the most recognised and revered jewellery brands, Shimansky is respected world-wide for innovative design and superior artistry. Shimansky holds more than ten jewellery patented designs, over five international diamond cut patents and is responsible for introducing platinum to jewellery making in South Africa. The Millennium® diamond ring is the most coveted engagement ring and the My Girl® diamond is the first internationally patented diamond cut to originate in South Africa. Shimansky has expanded to include several jewellery stores nationally and a newly opened boutique on New York’s iconic 5th Avenue. The quest for perfection is never-ending, and Shimansky believes that the best is yet to come.
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  • Alexis Haire
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very informative tour, and beautiful selection!
    The Shimansky 45-minute tour was incredibly well-done! Our tour guide, Constantina, was very knowledgeable and easy to talk with. In the showroom we were treated very respectfully by the whole team, and appreciated their patience when we decided what to buy. The tour was well worth the visit, the amazing staff went above and beyond.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 27 September 2023
  • Joy T
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Informative and Welcoming
    Shimansky is located near the Clock Tower in Waterfront, Cape Town, South Africa. We were given a warm welcome and a detailed tour by a lovely young lady named Aloma. She was very friendly, knowledgeable and gracious. Even though we didn't make a purchase, she was very very kind and extended an invitation for a future visit.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 29 September 2023
  • Enza R
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A visit to Shemansky
    We visited Shimansky and had a wonderful tour. I was assisted by a charming young lady named Nosheen, who went out of her way to help in any way she could. Nosh was friendly, kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable - she answered all my questions and made some fantastic recommendations, I would highly recommend a visit to the store and if you need some help, ask for Nosheen.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 30 September 2023
  • Brittany P
    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    All that glitters!
    Last week while visiting Cape Town I happened upon the Shimansky Diamond museum. With no real familiarity of jewelry or stones, just a love for natures beauty, I decided to take a detour from my day and do the museum tour. This should definitely be on any list of activities to do in Cape Town! The history and information provided truly changed my perception of jewelry. Much thanks to my very detailed and informed guide Constantine.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 12 October 2023
  • Nara L
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Amazing Experience at Shimansky Clock Tower Cape Town
    My family and I had the pleasure of touring the diamond museum, guided by Zukiswa Mbuyah. She had a wealth of information at her disposal and made the entire process especially engaging. We had a wonderful time and she did an impeccable job answering all of our questions. I have such a newfound respect for the process and the specialists who painstakingly train and labor to create what we see in the stores. 10/10 would recommend!
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 19 October 2023
  • ComRaab
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely experience and a beautiful ring to remember Cape Town
    Beautiful store and nice staff that adds up to a lovely overall shopping experience. Monaisha and Jeanene helped me get the ring I wanted (the beautiful Table Mountain Lion's Head ring). Thank you, recommended.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 20 October 2023
  • Barbara B
    75 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Adele was superb
    Did not expect the diamond museum to be so informative. Adele was very informative and friendly. Learned a great deal about diamonds and was impressed with Shimansky's mining of Tanzanite and giving back to the community. We were not pressured to buy anything. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 28 October 2023
  • Relax03990656972
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    AMAZING EXPERIANCE ALL ROUND THANKS TO JANINE
    Janine went out of her way to make the whole experience for my wife and myself a memorable one. She kept us updated constantly and arrange everything to perfection. She even came in on her off day to do the handing over of the earrings and rings to my wife with champagne and photos. I have dealt with Janine on more than one occasion and her service is always amazing. Janine is a asset to the company and will always continue dealing with her. Thanks a million once again Janine.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 13 November 2023
  • Jeanette M
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Diamond museum
    Really good value tour round the museum, with my guide Shamie. Very informative, friendly, and I learned a lot about how diamonds were formed, cut and polished. Very good value for money., at 200 rand. No pressure to buy. Excellent in every way
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 23 November 2023
  • Janie D
    Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Personal Service!
    I have to write about the extraordinary customer service I received at Shimansky Cape Town from Cindy Rudolph. I went into the store on a stop during a tour of the Cape Town area with Touch Down Travel and had no intention of buying anything - I just wanted to go on the tour and look at some of the products. Well, I found a tanzanite ring that I really liked and decided to find out more about acquiring it. Cindy assisted me and was very patient and helpful and arranged to have the ring resized to fit my finger. It was going to take a week to do the work, and I only had a brief window of time - less than 18 hours - when I would return to Cape Town before flying onto my next destination. Cindy offered to deliver the ring to me at my Airport Hotel on a Saturday night, before my Sunday morning departure from South Africa. She made the extra effort to make sure that I got the ring in a safe environment and that I was satisfied and understood how to apply for the VAT refund, and I really appreciate it! And, I love the ring and am really glad that I got it!
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with friends
    Written 2 December 2023
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MadronoNY
New York, NY1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Friends
My travel companion and I had the good fortune to visit the Capetown Diamond Museum followed by a tour of the Shimansky Diamond factory and showroom.
We had the good fortune of having Nadya Buchanan as our tour guide. She explained the history of the Diamond trade in a multimedia presentation that captured our attention. In addition to the museum there was a tour of Shimansky’s and how diamonds are cut and prepared was explained to us. We were able to make a purchase in our price range although it should be noted there was no pressure or expectation for a purchase. Nadya was the epitome of outstanding customer service.
We highly recommend this destination when in Capetown.
Written 30 November 2022
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Karen F
Uxbridge, UK7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Friends
We spent about an hour at the museum and show room with Nadya as our guide. The history of diamond mining in South Africa was very interesting. Unfortunately, we arrived too late to watch the professionals working on the diamonds, which would have been fantastic. We looked around the showroom and Nadya explained about so much of the jewellery that was there. I would recommend a visit, especially if you are thinking of buying any diamond jewellery, you will certainly learn what to look out for. There is no hard sell so no worries there.
Written 11 February 2020
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us - we are delighted to hear that Nadya took such great care of you! We hope to welcome you back to the opulent world of Shimansky in the near future. Warmest Regards, The Shimansky Team
Written 17 February 2020
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Cher
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
I needed to have my ring cleaned and polished before my wedding. Shamie went above and beyond to arrange with the workshop to prioritise the cleaning of my ring and ensured that my ring will be polished and ready before my wedding. We had a delightful experience working with Shamie and we cannot thank her enough for her amazing customer service. We will highly recommend all the staff members from the Shimansky store located in V&A Waterfront as they made our entire experience very pleasant and we will always remember the wonderful customer experience we had with this store.
Written 27 September 2022
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Nadia
Johannesburg, South Africa2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
I had a very pleasant experience at the Shimansky store. I was reminded of what customer service looks like, something that is hardly experienced of late. Thank you to Chane that treated me like royalty, i feel proud to be an owner of a Shimansky masterpiece.
Having my ring cleaned and 'serviced' was very affordable and they accommodated my short timeframe in cape town.
Thank you for amazing service and delivering to customer needs.
Written 23 March 2023
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Michele P
5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022 • Couples
My husband and I visited Shimansky on a recent trip to Cape Town. Wesley did an AMAZING job on our tour sharing valuable information about diamonds and precious gems in the region. We knew we wanted to make a small purchase. However, because of Wesley’s attention to detail and outstanding customer service we ended up spending much more on two valuable, unique pieces to treasure for years to come and commemorate our time in South Africa. When visiting Cape Town, you must go to Shimanskys and must see Wesley.

Michele & Jeremy
Written 16 May 2022
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Dida Enslin
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2021 • Couples
It was a great experience, excellent staff. A insightful tour of themuseum and jewelery manufacturing line was done with Nadya Buchannon. She reflected the deep South African Diamond Heritage and the value beauty of these stones. The quality of the simansky jewelery is exepctional. They go the extra mile.
Written 30 December 2021
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CB
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Solo
I was looking for a pair of tanzanite and diamond earrings whilst on holiday in Cape Town and Shimansky delivered. Excellent service from Chené from the minute I walked in, she was very friendly and welcoming and helped me look at the different styles and sizes to find the pair that suited me best. The V&A store has a wonderful collection of pieces and I would definitely recommend a visit. Thank you to Chené for all your help!
Written 18 October 2022
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Barrie S
8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
I completely underestimated this experience. The kids were spellbound and we all learnt so much. Special thanks to Nadya Buchanan who was just magic and made it so fun and accessible. Where else can a 5-year old try on a R7,5m engagement ring 💎😅
Written 11 June 2023
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yogeshroff
Dubai, United Arab Emirates62 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
Firstly special thanks to Arlando for amazing service. Shimansky has a nice museum with lots of history & details. We can also see the experts cutting/ polishing the diamonds. The collection in the shop is also very nice. Marlene Naidoo supported us & was very knowledgable. They have certain patented styles, not seen elsewhere. Price seems to be slightly on the higher side with very little discount, but high quality compensates for it. The walk to Clock tower across waterfront is also very nice. Must visit if you have some time.
Written 23 December 2023
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Travelbug
capetown35 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
They do a lovely introduction where they show you the history of diamonds in the world, as well as South Africa.
You can see the workshops and the craftsmen creating jewelry.

You can see how they polish and cut diamonds as well as Tanzanite. Very interesting.

You even get offered a coffee, glas of wine or juice!
And you do not feel pressured to buy something from the wonderful sales ladies.
Written 5 October 2022
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