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Shimansky

The story

Shimansky is South Africa’s diamond house, with workshops across three Cape Town locations where guests can watch a stone actually get cut and polished, rather than being handed a finished piece with no sense of how it got there.

Bespoke design sits alongside the ready collections: a conversation with a designer, not just a counter transaction.

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Shimansky diamond jewellery, Cape Town — Riva One partner
Shimansky diamond cutting and polishing
“Shown the process, not just the result.”
Shimansky
How it fits Riva One

Showing the work, not hiding it

We like that Shimansky lets guests watch the cutting and polishing rather than presenting only the finished piece. It’s the same principle behind how we’d rather show the craft in this house than just claim it.

01

Origin

South African diamonds, cut and set in South Africa.

02

Transparency

Guided cutting and polishing, open to watch.

03

Bespoke

Custom design work, not just off-the-shelf pieces.

Experience it during your stay

Private appointments arranged through Riva One’s concierge.

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