10 Best Places to Shop in Museum District, Amsterdam

Even if you're not in the market for a new rock, the free, guided tour of (reportedly) the world's oldest diamond-polishing factory is certainly worthwhile. You'll learn all about the industry's "four Cs"—carat, color, clarity, and cut—and get to watch highly skilled diamond cutters plying their trade. There's also a replica of Coster's most famous cut: the Koh-I-Noor diamond, one of the prized gems of the British crown jewels.

Invest in some of the city’s most stylish shorts, chinos, and cheerful swim trunks at the B Corp-certified Amsterdam-based menswear brand’s flagship store. Designed locally and handmade in Portugal, MR MARVIS first became known for the “perfect shorts” but has since expanded its sustainably produced menswear range. It’s loved by locals for details such as secret pockets and partially elasticized waistbands for the “ultimate fit.”

On Saturday, Amsterdam’s finest organic and artisanal food producers descend on a small square behind the Concertgebouw. There's a fishmonger, a granola and muesli specialist, a pancake stall popular with local kids, and, of course, plenty of organic produce from local farms.

Stock up on local cheese from Erik's Delicatessen and dried fennel sausages from Brandt & Levie.

Stop by this highly respected specialty shop for art books after visiting the nearby Stedelijk Museum, Van Gogh Museum, or Rijksmuseum. The store also has an interesting selection of highbrow literature and nonfiction.

In business since 1792, this is one of the city's oldest and finest jewelers. In fact, founder Adrianus Bonebakker was famously commissioned by King Willem II to design a royal crown. While Bonebakker still manufactures and sells high-end jewelry and diamonds, you'll also find watches and fine jewelry by the likes of Ole Lynggaard, Pasquale Bruni, Boucheron, and Messika.

Founded by Oger Lusink in 1989, this store takes "dressed to the nines" to a 10 in its self-proclaimed goal to "bring Latin style" to its clients. In addition to the house fashion collection, which is made in Italy, Oger offers all the top Italian menswear brands. Some also find the handsome shop clerks to be a draw.

Building on her family business's 70-year heritage, Madeleine Pauw's elegant designs are particularly suited for sophisticated women with a penchant for timeless, well-cut investment pieces. Visit the Pauw Mannen Luxury Tailoring store for men, just a few doors down.

This venerable company offers an up-to-date collection of jewelry, watches, and luxury accessories from brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, Chopard, and Gianfranco Bigli, as well as their own Highlights Collection. Check the website for information on their Patek Philippe, Hublot, IWC, and Rolex boutiques, Diamonds Boutique, and Vintage Watches store.

This men's fashion mainstay of the Museum District is a noted purveyor of all the sartorial classics that style- and status-conscious men aspire to, with made-to-measure suits, luxury casual clothing and labels like Corneliani, Piacenza, Profuomo, and Scuderi.