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Shimansky Jewellery Store V&A Waterfront

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😠 Lost earring after their service!! I brought my perfectly fine earrings into the Shimansky factory for checkup, which is asked to be done every year. After getting them back I lost one earring! I suppose while servicing the closure butterfly got loose. Shimansky does not accept their responsibili... People often mention Shimansky, store, service, tour, experience, time, amazing, ring, diamond, recommend,


Address

Shop 6259 Upper Level, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town, 8002, South Africa

Website

www.shimansky.co.za

Contact

+27 21 425 9888

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (143 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Saturday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Sunday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 8 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm

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  • 1/5 Angelika D. 4 years ago on Google
    Lost earring after their service!! I brought my perfectly fine earrings into the Shimansky factory for checkup, which is asked to be done every year. After getting them back I lost one earring! I suppose while servicing the closure butterfly got loose. Shimansky does not accept their responsibility. After wearing the earrings for 3 years day in day out nothing ever happened. As soon as they were in the hands of the factory I lose one earring. But OF COURSE it is my fault!! And since I am such a valued customer they offer me that I buy a new earring (for the same price I had paid before - how generous!) Never ever buying one thing from them again!!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Marlé Du P. 4 years ago on Google
    I would like to personally thank David, Mr. Shimansky in making my partner's and my dream come true in such a short space of time due to some miscommunication and time constraints. Please see the photos below of the place and the people you made fall in love more than they already are 🥰💍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lisa B. 1 year ago on Google
    Today we went to the Diamond museum, Shimansk. Our tour guide, Carmen was amazing. She gave us detailed history of the Diamond and introduced us to so much that we did not know. She was very pleasant, professional, knowledgeable and just all around sweet. It was a pleasure to meet Carmen. We also ran into a social Media friend, Marlene. It was a joy to meet her in person.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessie P. 1 year ago on Google
    Shimansky has always been my favorite jewelry store. The ambience and sophistication at the Waterfront store is just so inviting. My greatest experience was when I met Sharmie Abrahams. The most amazing, selfless, professional and beautiful person/consultant. She welcomed me everytime I visited the store and always pampered me with drinks and chocolates, and encouraged me to purchase my dream ring. I finally bought my ring and Sharmie was the inspiration behind this experience. In fact all the staff are welcoming and thanks to all. Mr. Shimansky designed my wedding/engagement ring almost 26 years ago and my hubby spoilt me over the years with special pieces of jewelry from the store. I feel proud to wear the brand. Thanks again Sharmie. You are a shining star and a gem at Shimansky V&A Waterfront.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edvarts G. 1 year ago on Google
    "Shimansky's team, in particular Carmen R. and Carmen A., made my experience absolutely amazing! They treated me like an old friend (even though it was my first time there) and helped me every step of the way to find the perfect engagement ring that fit all my criteria. They even resized it overnight to have it ready for the big day. I wish I had more time to learn about the brand's rich history, but I'm grateful for the time I had in the shop. They not only have stunning diamonds for every preference and need, but also all the paperwork to prove it. If you want a stress-free and enjoyable jewelry shopping experience, Shimansky is the place to go. I'll definitely visit again when I'm in Cape Town!"
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Wesley W. 1 year ago on Google
    Shimansky V and A Waterfront was such a great experience. I was assisted by Jessica W, Sharmie and Janine. They made me feel comfortable and confident knowing that they knew what they were talking about. The store felt clean and welcoming. Compared to the other jewelry stores in the mall.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tasha G. 1 year ago on Google
    Fantastic experience with knowledgeable experts that took the time to provide details on the product. The quality of their gemstones is unmatched.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jack R. 1 year ago on Google
    Very enjoyable experience buying a piece with assistance from Carmen. Lovely store and very attentive staff. I would recommend Shimansky for anyone with high standards for Tanzanite or Tsavorite.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Deborah B. 1 year ago on Google
    While visiting South Africa we were privileged to take a tour of the Shimansky location at the Waterfront in Cape Town. What a beautiful store. Our tour guide, Constantina Messaris was the kindest most knowledgeable person. She has a passion that goes unmatched. She made us feel welcome and shared with us her wealth of information. If you ever visit Cape Town add this to your itinerary. You will not be disappointed. She is the most beautiful person and a fast friend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mukhethwa M. 1 year ago on Google
    We visited the Shimansky store for a tour of the diamond museum as our last venture before heading back to Joburg and it truly was a worthwhile experience. Our tour guide was Tanya Coetzee who was very informative and personable. I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is even remotely intrigued in the history of diamonds to understand them now modernly aswell. Very good experience, it will be worth our time and money and if you have the chance ask for Tanya as your guide!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gerrit Janse van R. 1 year ago on Google
    Wesley was stunning! Provided incredible insight on variety of stones. What an incredible young man. Would definitely be visiting again and making another purchase soon! Highly highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Guilaine M. 1 year ago on Google
    I had a good time at Shimansky today. Tanya Coetzee, you are amazing. Thank you very much! I learned so much today about diamond, Tanzanite( might be the next big thing, watch out. ☺️) and other precious stones. (A perfectly cut diamond will give you the right sparkle). It is good to know about the 4C before you buy your Diamond 💎💍 and if you want to know what that means pay a visit to the Waterfront Shimansky Diamond Museum.

  • 5/5 Aziz A. 1 year ago on Google
    Marlin L. gave us a wonderful tour of the history of the diamond. It was most enjoyable at all times. Afterwards we received a professional advice for the purchase of our wedding ring. We are very happy to come back here soon

  • 5/5 Mihlali M. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing place. Highly recommending. Great phenomenal service!!! Coming back for the second time and the 5 star service is on Jessica’s, Shamie’s and Adele’s complementary customer service smile.

  • 5/5 Luis O. 1 year ago on Google
    Carmen Rossouw was amazing, she was very patient and professional. Shimansky is very lucky to have her.

  • 5/5 Zakiyah E. 1 year ago on Google
    We felt welcomed the second we walked in and received excellent and very professional customer service from Ane. Thank you so much. We appreciate your time, insight and advice.

  • 5/5 Ellie S. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a kind, educational, and sparkly place to view beautifully ethically sourced jewelery. Thank you so much for your service.

  • 5/5 Jason O. 2 years ago on Google
    The service from the two ladies i got was great.. scruffy guy coming in with no judgement. Glass of champagne and service with a smile. Keep up the great service.

  • 5/5 Maureen O. 1 year ago on Google
    Two years ago my husband bought me a dancing Tanzanite stone and chain for Christmas. Today we went back to Shimansky to look at their diamond ring for our 21st wedding anniversary. Shaheema Abrahams was an absolute amazing and very professional consultant. Her friendly and beautiful nature makes you feel so welcome that you don't want to stop talking to her. I can't wait to go back there. Thank you Shaheema you will definitely see us again. Maureen Oosthuizen

  • 1/5 Ark M. 1 year ago on Google
    On April 2nd, at the shopping center in Cape Town, I bought jewelry at the Shimansky salon. During the purchase, I was assured that I would be able to reclaim the TAX at the airport. At the airport, I was informed that a few days ago the regulations had changed and the procedure for reclaiming VAT tax was now online. After returning to Europe, I repeatedly tried to contact Shimansky company through their website and FB, and I was assured that a consultant would contact me and explain the matter. So far, no one has contacted me and no one has helped me to recover the TAX. Arkadiusz Marczuk.

  • 5/5 Lauren Y. 1 year ago on Google
    I came to Shimanski Waterfront for a jewellery quote for a very special, family heirloom. Shaheema/Abrahams assisted me. She was absolutely amazing, kind and professional I recommend Shimanski Waterfront highly!

  • 5/5 Victoria S. 1 year ago on Google
    We got a wonderful tour of diamonds and now they are made. Carmen Rossouw was extremely knowledgeable and her approach was very inviting.

  • 5/5 Ali W. 8 months ago on Google
    My daughter and I loved the visit to the Shimansky store. Mean, the tour guide, was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and clearly passionate about the diamonds on show. It was exciting to try them on and my daughter and I both left with custom - made beautiful Table Mountain rings which are stunning! Would throughly recommend a visit 😁💎💍

  • 5/5 mpumelelo p. 6 months ago on Google
    SHIMANSKY is such the best, loving their perfumes. The team is amazing Thank you so much Shamie 👌👌❤️‍🔥keep up the great service 🙏❤️

  • 5/5 Nico Van P. 8 months ago on Google
    Came for the Diamond tour and loved it. We learned a lot about the Diamond history of South Africa. Nadya was awsome at guiding us through the tour and is very knowledgeable about the Diamond history and presented the tour perfectly. The showroom is beautiful and Nadya showed us all their different gem shapes and cuts. We decided to return 2 days later and buy a Table mountain ring (Shimansky's unique design) to remember the trip to Cape Town. Johan helped us with this and went out of his way to find what we needed. Next on the list is a Dancing Diamond.

  • 5/5 Ita P. 5 months ago on Google
    I had the pleasure to spend some time at Shimansky in the hands of Ms Shaheema. She was very helpful and friendly and assisted me and my husband to find some beautiful pieces to take home. I can highly recommend this store and Ms Shaheema. Whenever we are in Capetown again, we’d love to come buy once again. Thank you for a very pleasant visit at Shimansky. Between the jewellery store options I had researched before, this was definitely the best one! 😉

  • 5/5 Kyle C. 8 months ago on Google
    I don’t normally write reviews, but my experience definitely warrants a review. I had the pleasure of being helped by Chad Le Bron, who made the entire process of choosing the perfect engagement ring easy and without any issues. He made me feel very welcomed and explained everything that I needed to know about choosing an engagement ring, which I am extremely grateful for. I had been to a few other shops before going into Shimansky, and as soon as I saw the rings they had on offer, it was clear that they were in an entirely different league. I took my partner in to see the rings and we were both hooked. After purchasing the ring and seeing it for myself in natural light, I can confirm that it looks equally as amazing as it did in store!

  • 5/5 Braston D. 6 months ago on Google
    Shimansky is our go-to jewellery store! Top quality with the best service. Marelize assisted with our engagement and wedding bands! She’s an absolute star and goes way above and beyond! 1000% recommend

  • 5/5 Licinia R. 6 months ago on Google
    My boyfriend and I took a guided tour of the diamond store and museum during our vacation in Cape Town. The experience was one of our favorites from the vacation! Our guide, Zukiswa Mbuya, was excellent! She explained a lot of things to us, answered our curiosities, showed us the jewelry in the store... and spoke in a really passionate way, we could tell she love her job! We just have to thank you!

  • 5/5 Sara A. 7 months ago on Google
    During my last visit to Cape Town I had to make a stop at Shimansky to look for a timeless piece and as expected Shimansky didn’t fail to impress. I had the pleasure of being assisted by the amazing Jeanene her hospitality, knowledge, professionalism and care were second to none and made my visit all the more worth it, and I can’t wait to be back.

  • 5/5 Pip C. 4 months ago on Google
    A great place out for the history of diamonds in South Africa. Carmen our host was so welcoming and knowledgable. She had all the time for our questions. Would highly recommend visiting just to see the craftsmen at work. Thanks for an informative visit!

  • 3/5 Theo S. 2 years ago on Google
    You better be seated when they start talking lrice.

  • 5/5 Maurietta P. 3 years ago on Google
    What's there to say? It's shimansky!

  • 5/5 Helen V. 6 years ago on Google
    My close friend and I wanted to mark our 60th year and The Year of The Dog in which we were born. What better way than to buy a diamond - also the gemstone to celebrate 60 years. We went to Shimansky at The V&A Waterfront in Cape Town. We both left with the diamonds of our choice having been helped by the most charming and knowledgeable assistants. Four weeks on and I love my diamond. Thank you girls for making our experience a memorable one.

  • 5/5 Kurt A. 5 years ago on Google
    Wonderful staff. Great service. Modern store.

  • 5/5 aprinya t. 5 years ago on Google
    I have been to looking for my birthday gift and a women sometime it's really hard to be decision about her accessories I really impressive of recommendations by cutie staffs, They're professional services. :)

  • 5/5 Natasha W. 7 years ago on Google
    Beautiful boutique store, superb service and attention to detail. Breath taking jewellery pieces and diamonds. Completly in love with the My Girl design! Definitely on my wish list!

  • 5/5 A W. 8 years ago on Google
    Went here looking for a wedding band for myself. I received great service, very helpful consultant. I was very impressed with the store.

  • 5/5 Sunel G. 7 years ago on Google
    What a beautiful store! Happy i had the opportunity to make Shimansky part of this very special milestone!

  • 5/5 Jarod K. 5 years ago on Google
    Must look at the Jewellery

  • 5/5 Riaan H. 7 years ago on Google
    Absolutely superior craftmanship!

  • 5/5 Bartłomiej J. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) This is not a big exhibition. But it's worth coming here to see stories of these beautiful stones. The lady who showed us around spoke with such enthusiasm and excitement that there was no time to ask questions. But after a while she gave answers anyway. A beautiful exhibition. During business hours you can see how these stones are processed 🤗 (Original) Nie jest to duża wystawa. Ale warto tu przyjść zobaczyć wysłuchać opowieści o tych pięknych kamieniach. Pani która oprowadzała nas mówiła z takim zapałem i przejęciem że nie było czasu zadać pytania. Ale po chwili i tak udzielała odpowiedzi. Wystawa przepiekna. W godzinach pracy można zobaczyć jak obrabiane są te kamienie 🤗

  • 5/5 Jean-Michel V. 7 years ago on Google
    Shimansky is the ultimate jewelry brand!

  • 5/5 Jeanette A. 7 years ago on Google
    Exquisite and welcoming store, Beautiful Jewellery.

  • 5/5 Tom H. 1 year ago on Google
    I was enthusiastically assisted by Carmen, being introduced to the discovery of Diamond and the subsequent Diamond Rush in Kimberley, as well as how this company was found. I’ve had a lovely time and the museum as well as the showroom is definitely very worthwhile as a tourist in Cape Town.

  • 5/5 Candice K. 7 years ago on Google
    What an amazing experience! Apart from the exquisite Shimansky jewellery pieces I must say I was totally blown away from the moment I entered. From the diamond that follows you as you enter the door - to the very insightful information in the Cape Town Diamond Museum (including the little photo op in an actual size mine shaft) to the amazing showroom. It was a total diamond experience and I recommend it to everyone - young and old!

  • 5/5 Anna O. 4 years ago on Google
    Very cool showroom, lovely staff. I bought a diamond ring here, which I wear everyday and truly love.

  • 5/5 Stephanie T. 5 years ago on Google
    The Shimansky team were really helpful and patient in helping us look for the perfect solitaire ring. Thank you to Jodi and Marissa for all the assistance. We've also got my necklace cleaned, while we were shopping around - we got that the previous year :)

  • 5/5 Henk V. 2 years ago on Google
    Great great service from Shamie and staff.... we were treated with great respect as South Africans....

  • 5/5 Chantell G. 7 years ago on Google
    A store that not only takes your breath away, but also teaches the shopper a bit more about the history of diamonds in South Africa along with equipping us with the knowledge to buy the right diamond. Filled with an phenomenal selection of jewellery, it doesn't get any better than this.

  • 5/5 shaun van der l. 7 years ago on Google
    What a great store! I have never seen such a wide selection of jewellery pieces and engagement rings to choose from. Definitely the best place to go when your on the look out for the perfect ring! Thanks ladies

  • 5/5 Michael M. 1 year ago on Google
    Shaheema Abrahams (Sales Rep) assisted me in obtaining an engagement ring. Her energy and excitement truly made the event feel special; and it felt as though she really cared. Shimansky is lucky to have such an amazing sales representative and she should be promoted if at all possible! I further had a lot of last minute requests and changes and Shimansky / Jessica (manager) were extremely accommodating. I cannot recommend them enough.

  • 5/5 Jason G. 1 year ago on Google
    We did the tour at the Clock Tower branch/museum and can highly recommend it. Thank you Nadya for the professional and informative tour, we really enjoyed it and the learning experience.

  • 5/5 Warren W. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing tour! Tanya was an awesome guide and taught us so much about the local diamond industry and its history. The diamonds on display are magnificent.

  • 5/5 Pumla S. 1 year ago on Google
    Great service from the ladies... Jessica was wonderful :)

  • 5/5 adeem a. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice people🥰 I was pleasant to be served by Miss zonnica. I really recommend visiting and having your own piece of joy.

  • 5/5 Raffael 1 year ago on Google
    Thank you for the highly professional customer service. We are impressed by the customer focus, service and professionalism. We can highly recommend this store. Especially we would like to say thank you to Jessica Williams and Shamie Abrahams for the excellent advice, service and for the outstanding support during our purchase. We will definitely come back again to Shimansky because of you Jessica and Shamie. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything.


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  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Repair services
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible lift
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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    • ✓️ Delivery
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