Hans Appenzeller

Medieval Centre & Red Light District


Hans Appenzeller is one of Amsterdam's leading craftspeople working in gold and stone, and he is known for the simplicity and strength of his designs. New collections are created annually.

If the sparse styles aren't to your taste, along the same street is a row of jewellery shops of all kinds.


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