News | 29 Jun 2018

HRD Antwerp holds diamond night at the residence of the Belgian Ambassador in Geneva

On June 28, HRD Antwerp organised a “Diamond Night” at the Residence of Excellency Mr. Ambassador HE Geert Muylle, permanent representative of Belgium to the UN in Geneva in his presence and a delegation of leading Swiss jewellers. The event was part of a series of networking...

News | 8 Jun 2018

New laboratory take-in service operated by Gem Lab in partnership with HRD Antwerp

HRD Antwerp and Gem Lab, a division of Malca-Amit Group, are pleased to announce a new collaborative service whereby Gem Lab becomes an authorized ‘HRD Antwerp LabDirect Program’ participant. Gem Lab will serve as the point of contact for clients in their network who wish to obtain an HRD...

News | 23 Jan 2018

Launch of HRD Antwerp online sales course

We are very pleased to announce the launch of our brand new online “Jewellery Consultancy Course”. This free online course, which we are confident is just the first of many free online courses, will be launched...

News | 18 Dec 2017

HRD Antwerp Season's Greetings- Opening hours during the holidays

As another year filled with great memories and joyous times now almost lays behind us, the HRD Antwerp Board of Directors, the HRD Antwerp Management Committee and Staff would like to thank you for a wonderful year and wish you all the best for 2018!

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News | 27 Oct 2017

Press Release - HRD Antwerp Launches its Revolutionary new product, the ID Card

“The ID CARD is a highly affordable, new type of grading report for diamonds that weigh between 0.08 and 0.998cts, explains Michel Janssens, CEO of HRD Antwerp. With this new product, we aim to bring a comprehensive solution to one of the diamond market’s main current...

News | 26 Oct 2017

Press release - HRD Antwerp launches its revolutionary new product, the ID Card

“The ID CARD is a highly affordable, new type of grading report for diamonds that weigh between 0.08 and 0.998cts, explains Michel Janssens, CEO of HRD Antwerp. With this new product, we aim to bring a comprehensive solution to one of the diamond market’s main current...

News | 26 Sep 2017

Patriotism,Peace and Passion - A Remarkble Tribute to India by Design Mastro Laksh Pahuja Presented by HRD Antwerp at IIJW 2017

Laksh who is well known for his outstanding creative designs partnered with HRD Antwerp - Europe’s leading authority in diamond grading, education and equipment - to showcase the extraordinary designs which were based on various themes related to India from past to present. Award winning...

News | 30 Aug 2017

Yet another Rough Diamond Imitation analyzed by our research department

On July 14, 2017 we reported on 2 topaz crystals cut to imitate rough diamonds. Various methods of examination clearly indicated that the heavily-included stones were topaz and not diamond. Last week, two more rough stones were submitted to us. This time the stones ‘felt’ like rough diamonds,...

News | 6 Jun 2017

Diamond Simulants: How to distinguish diamond from CZ and synthetic Moissanite?

With their beauty, durability and rarity, precious stones have a great power of attraction for humanity. Although the range of gemstones available is wide, four of them are the most important in the gem business: diamond, ruby, sapphire and emerald – and of those, diamond is foremost. Its great...

News | 10 May 2017

Learn more about HRD Antwerp's Research department with Ellen Biermans,our research manager

Ellen Biermans, Research Manager at HRD Antwerp, gives some insight about the company’s research and development department. Learn more about synthetic diamonds, and the most common diamond treatments!    What is the main focus of the HRD Antwerp Research...