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]}

External links

• Official website

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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