History

For centuries Antwerp has been known as the diamond capitol of the world. Initially, its international harbour at the river Scheldt played an important role in this respect. However, it is the craftmanship of the diamond traders, manufacturers, cleavers and cutters, based in Antwerp and by extension in Flanders, that since more than 500 years has been giving our city a highly important position in the international diamond industry.

In her capacity of diamond trading bourse, the Diamantclub van Antwerpen, alongside her sister organisations, has made an undeniable contribution in this context.