ABOUT: Antwerp World Diamond Centre
Antwerp's diamond offices raided
Antwerp, Belgium—Belgium's federal police raided offices in Antwerp's diamond district last week, confiscating $150 million in goods, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) confirmed to... October 22, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Global financial crisis delays Antwerp conferenceAntwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) announced on Monday that it has postponed the Fifth Antwerp Diamond Conference "in light of the financial crisis currently impacting the... October 21, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
AWDC announces election resultsAntwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has announced the names of the six representatives voted onto its 12-member board of directors by the Antwerp, Belgium, diamond... June 19, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Fantasy, legend focus of 13th HRD jewelry contestAntwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) is calling on designers to participate in the 13th edition of the HRD Awards, an international diamond-jewelry design competition that... May 08, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Industry task force to address diamond derivativesAntwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) will sponsor an industry task force to look into issues related to developing diamond derivatives. July 03, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
AWDC names chief marketing officerAntwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), formerly the HRD, has announced the appointment of Monique Van Trappen to chief marketing officer, effective Feb. 15. January 18, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Antwerp World Diamond Centre names COOAntwerp—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), formerly known as HRD, has appointed Michel Janssens chief operating officer. November 27, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
Antwerp prepares for international diamond conferenceAntwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), previously known as the HRD, is putting the finishing touches on the Antwerp Diamond Conference, its first international diamond... September 27, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Diamond industry players cut jobs amid slowdownLondon--Mining company Rio Tinto and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) both are cutting jobs in an effort to save money amid the worldwide financial crisis. December 10, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
AWDC names new human resources managerAntwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), formerly HRD, has announced the appointment of Johan Hellemans to the post of human resources manager. January 25, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
HRD chooses new name, independent directorAntwerp, Belgium—As the HRD Antwerp High Diamond Council continues a restructuring process it began earlier this year, it announced a new name, Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), and named... October 20, 2006 | National Jeweler Network
AWDC board elections underwayAntwerp, Belgium—Elections are underway in Belgium to elect six representatives to the 12-person board of directors of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC). June 17, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Antwerp diamond conference set for OctoberAntwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) will host a conference to discuss the future of the diamond industry, particularly how the growing power of diamond-producing countries... September 04, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
WDC meeting to be held in AntwerpAntwerp, Belgium—The World Diamond Council's (WDC) sixth annual meeting will be held in Antwerp from June 30-July 1, the organization has announced. April 30, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
AWDC, HRD Antwerp NV launchAntwerp, Belgium—A new era in the history of Antwerp's diamond sector began today with the disbanding of the old Diamond High Council (HRD) and the establishment in its place of a foundation... May 30, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
AWDC joins WFDB Mark programAntwerp, Belgium—The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has become the first member of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses' (WFDB) Mark Associate Member program. March 31, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
Letseng Legacy sells to Safdico for $10.4MAntwerp, Belgium—The 493-carat "Letseng Legacy," the world's 18th-largest diamond, has sold at auction for $10.4 million. November 15, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
AWDC to sponsor basketball teamAntwerp, Belgium—In a move that gets its diamond message bouncing, the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) will sponsor the Antwerp Giants, a basketball team that will change its name to the... July 31, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
Belgian stamp memorializes Antwerp's diamond loreAntwerp, 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... April 18, 2008 | National Jeweler Network
India prepares to lead Kimberley Process in '08Antwerp, Belgium—India is ready to take the helm of one of the diamond industry's most important initiatives. December 12, 2007 | National Jeweler Network
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