Antwerpsche Diamantkring

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.[2][3]

Presidents of the Board of Directors
  • 1929-1957 Gustave Garitte
  • 1957-1961 Frans Beukelaar
  • 1961-1972 Israel Beck
  • 1973-1979 Michel Fraenkel
  • 1979-1987 Sammy Hutterer
  • 1987-1999 Isi Beck
  • 1999-2003 Gerson Goldschmidt
  • 2003-2012 David Wahl
  • 2012- Alfred (Freddy) Inzlicht

Rough Diamond Day

The Rough Diamond Day is a biannual international event dedicated to rough diamonds trade, organized by the Antwerpsche Diamantkring.[4][5]

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References
  1. "The history of the Antwerp Diamond Center". Antwerp World Diamond Centre.
  2. "Inside Antwerp's secret, glittering, ultra-secure diamond HQ where 85% of the world's supply changes hands". National Post. December 9, 2013.
  3. "Antwerp's secret heart of the £31bn global diamond trade". The Telegraph. December 7, 2013.
  4. "Antwerpsche Diamantkring Hosts Rough Diamond Day". Rapapport Diamonds.net.
  5. "Antwerpsche Diamantkring organizes second Rough Diamond Day". Antwerp World Diamond Center.


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