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The Antwerpsche Diamantkring was established in 1928 in Antwerp, Belgium, to become the first diamond bourse worldwide that is dedicated exclusively to rough diamonds trade. [1] It is a member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses. 85% of the world’s diamond supply is traded in Antwerp, and in particular in the Antwerpsche Diamantkring ...
In February 2003, thieves stole loose diamonds, gold, silver and other types of jewelry valued at more than $100 million in the Antwerp diamond heist, also known as the "heist of the century." [ 19 ] The industry has avoided the 2022 European sanctions against Russia although the imports from Alrosa have diminished.
The entrance to the museum, Suikerrui 17–19, Antwerp DIVA Museum for Diamonds, Jewellery and Silver is a museum that opened in Antwerp , Belgium , in 2018. [ 1 ] It merged the collections of the former Antwerp Diamond Museum (1972–2012) and Sterckshof silver museum (1992–2014) in a single institution.
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) is a public/private corporation, officially representing and coordinating the Antwerp diamond sector. It is located in the heart of Antwerp in the Hoveniersstraat. The chief executive officer of AWDC was Ari Epstein. He resigned in April 2024. [1]
The World Federation of Diamond Bourses, founded in 1947, [1] was created to provide bourses trading in rough and polished diamonds and precious stones with a common set of trading practices. It is composed of 27 [ 2 ] member diamond bourses.
A diamond district is an area where the cutting, polishing, and trade of diamonds and other gems takes place. There are a number of these districts around the world, including: Antwerp diamond district, Belgium; Surat Diamond Bourse, Surat, India; Diamond Exchange District, Israel; Hatton Garden, London, England; Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham ...
The Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair (ADTF) is an international trade fair dedicated exclusively to loose polished diamonds. The fair will have a new name, BrilliAnt®, at its next edition in 2017. The fair will have a new name, BrilliAnt®, at its next edition in 2017.
The company was founded in 1960 by Arunkumar Mehta and his cousin Bhanuchandra Bhansali. In the 70’s the company headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium and expanded its operations to several other diamond centers. [12] [13] In 2005 Rosy Blue became a founding and certified member of the Responsible Jewellery Council. [14] [15]