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Antwerp's diamond district, also known as the Diamond Quarter (Diamantkwartier), and dubbed the Square Mile, [1] is an area within the city of Antwerp, Belgium. It consists of several square blocks covering an area of about one square mile.
With the oldest, largest and most transparent diamond industry worldwide, Antwerp is the World Diamond Capital. Centuries of experience in cutting-edge craftsmanship combine with innovative technologies, sustainability, creativity and transparency to make Antwerp the centre of today's global diamond business.
84% of rough diamonds arrive in Antwerp. 50% of polished diamonds pass through Antwerp. Diamonds represent 5% of total Belgian export to the European Union, and 15% outside the EU. The diamond district is centrally located in Antwerp.
South African, Australian, Russian and Canadian mines directly ship diamonds to Antwerp. 85% of the world’s rough diamonds, 50% of the polished diamonds and 40% of industrial diamonds are passing through the diamond district — highlighting its status as the diamond capital of the world.
Antwerp has been the capital of the world diamond trade for more than five centuries and is widely recognized as the leader in the industry today, in more ways than one. AWDC’s mission is to ensure Antwerp remains at the forefront of the global diamond industry, to foster awareness of Antwerp’s unparalleled contributions to local and ...
Antwerp is home to over 1,400 diamond firms officially registered with the Federal Public Service Economy, including rough diamond producers and dealers, manufacturers, polished diamond wholesalers and some 2,400 diamond and jewelry related businesses.
Jun 12, 2018 · The reason: Hoveniersstraat is the center of Antwerp’s – and the world’s – diamond industry. About 84% of all rough diamonds and 50% of all cut diamonds on the planet are traded in this ...
