Diamond industry continues call for rough reduction
Antwerp, Belgium--A reduction in rough-diamond supply, coupled with an increase in generic diamond marketing, is what the diamond industry needs to do to navigate the choppy economic waters, industry...
AWDC to host 'Challenging Times' symposium
Antwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has organized an international symposium to focus on the impact of the worldwide financial crisis on the diamond industry.
Registration open for Antwerp Diamond Conference
Antwerp, Belgium—Anyone interested in attending the fifth annual Antwerp Diamond Conference can now sign up on the Internet.
HRD Antwerp expands Lab Link to Dubai
Antwerp, Belgium—HRD Antwerp NV marks another milestone in its global expansion with the opening of its Lab Link service in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
Antwerp to have top presence at Hong Kong show
Antwerp, Belgium—A total of 73 Antwerp diamond companies will exhibit at the upcoming Hong Kong Jewellery and Watch Fair, one of the world's largest jewelry and watch shows.
HRD Antwerp offers refined cut grade
Antwerp, Belgium—After years of research and market consultation, HRD Antwerp has introduced a refined cut grade to its diamond-grading system.
AWDC board elections underway
Antwerp, Belgium—Elections are underway in Belgium to elect six representatives to the 12-person board of directors of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC).
HRD Antwerp offering jewelry design course
Antwerp, Belgium—HRD Antwerp NV is now offering a five-day design course in contemporary diamond jewelry in Antwerp, Belgium.
HRD Antwerp launches equipment dealership in Botswana
Antwerp, Belgium—HRD Antwerp is the latest entity in the diamond industry to set up shop in the African nation of Botswana.
WDC meeting to be held in Antwerp
Antwerp, Belgium—The World Diamond Council's (WDC) sixth annual meeting will be held in Antwerp from June 30-July 1, the organization has announced.
Belgian stamp memorializes Antwerp's diamond lore
Antwerp, Belgium—The Belgian Postal Service has issued a new stamp featuring a diamond-jewelry necklace designed by North American artist Reena Ahluwalia, a finalist in the HRD Awards 2007...
HRD Antwerp opens Lab Link in India
Antwerp, Belgium—HRD Antwerp NV continues to expand globally, as it marked the opening of its Lab Link service in India earlier this week.
HRD Antwerp to conduct synthetics seminar in Istanbul
Antwerp, Belgium—HRD Antwerp NV will conduct a session on synthetic diamonds and diamond simulants at the Istanbul Jewellery Show, scheduled for March 26-30 in Turkey.
New lab service links Hong Kong, Antwerp
Hong Kong—HRD Antwerp NV and logistics partner Malca Amit will introduce a new service that will provide members of the Hong Kong diamond and jewelry center direct access to the HRD Diamond Lab...
Antwerp in full force for Hong Kong show
Antwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp diamond industry is the latest to announce it is sending a large delegation to an Asian shown, yet another example of the industry's growing interest in this area...
First online rough-diamond auction sells out
Antwerp, Belgium—All 16 lots sold during the diamond industry's first online auction of rough, held yesterday.
HRD Antwerp appoints new lab manager
Antwerp, Belgium—HRD Antwerp NV has named Emile Schoeters as the new senior manager of the HRD Diamond Lab, the organization announced on Tuesday.
HRD Antwerp implements new color-grading tool
Antwerp, Belgium—HRD Antwerp LV, the commercial subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has introduced a new color-grading tool it says will bridge the gap between what people...
Letseng Legacy sells to Safdico for $10.4M
Antwerp, Belgium—The 493-carat "Letseng Legacy," the world's 18th-largest diamond, has sold at auction for $10.4 million.
IDL launches in Antwerp, begins global operations
Antwerp, Belgium—International Diamond Laboratories (IDL) has officially concluded its series of international launch events with the opening of its Antwerp office during the second day of the...