Buying and selling vintage jewellery in Schoonhoven

Schoonhoven is known as the silver city for good reason. Silver has been worked here since the sixteenth century, and at the peak of the craft — the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries — the city had dozens of silversmiths working for the whole of the Netherlands. Filigree, regional jewellery and the famous Schoonhoven silverware found their way into dowries and collections far beyond national borders. The city still hosts the Dutch Silver Days and the vocational school for goldsmiths, and the silver streets around the Haven breathe that history.

For lovers of vintage jewellery, Schoonhoven is a destination in itself. On the Haven, Doelenplein and Lopikerstraat, you will find shops dealing in second-hand and antique jewellery, alongside workshops that transform inherited gold and silver into new pieces. Those who want to understand the story behind Dutch silverware can read our in-depth article about Schoonhoven and the Dutch silver craft in the knowledge base.

Vintage sieraden kopen in Schoonhoven

The Haven, Doelenplein and the adjacent Lopikerstraat together form the historic silver quarter. Expect more than just jewellery here: many addresses combine vintage jewellery with table or christening silver, and almost every building exudes the silver city's history. For Dutch filigree, regional costume jewellery and Bohemian garnet in Dutch settings, Schoonhoven is one of the strongest supply addresses in the country. Practical tip: try it on site, ask about the hallmarks and date letter for silverware, and take the opportunity to speak to a true expert — you're more likely to find one here than elsewhere.