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Diamond Shopping in Antwerp, Belgium

Christian Kerber A man examining a diamond for cut, clarity, and color.

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With its trams, cobblestoned alleys, and constantly tolling church bells, it is a very charming—if rather peculiar—place, whose best known export, besides those diamonds, is frisky avant-garde fashion. Symbols of love may shout from every vitrine, but the Antwerp diamond exchange is, at bottom, a commodities market. Every diamond sold here is guaranteed conflict-free, in compliance with UN resolutions (sales have not funded rebel, military, or terrorist groups), and each invoice must state this clearly. Read the article

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2 Hotels 2 Restaurants 6 Activities

Destinations: Antwerp

Themes: Arts + Culture · Food + Drink · Hotels + Resorts · Shopping

Inspired by: Sourcing Diamonds in Antwerp — by Lynn Yaeger, Published Aug. 2006

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    Hilton Antwerp

    Antwerp | Europe | Belgium

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    De Witte Lelie

    Antwerp | Europe | Belgium

    A perennial favorite, this whitewashed hotel (the name, after all, means "white lily") is comprised of a row of three 17th-century restored town h... More
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    Brasserie National

    Antwerp | Europe | Belgium

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    Del Rey Tearoom

    Antwerp | Europe | Belgium

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    Antwerp Diamond Jewellers Association

    Antwerp | Europe | Belgium

    The association vets dealers and has strict membership criteria—to be eligible, you have to have been in the market for at least 10 years.

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    Diamond Museum

    Antwerp | Europe | Belgium

    Here, an exhaustive history of the diamond trade is offered but most come for the dark corridors that hold brightly lit cases filled with 19th-cent... More
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    Katz Jewellers

    Antwerp | Europe | Belgium

    Find Katz in his Appelmansstraat digs, a chic showroom with a massive marble fireplace and an imposing chandelier. "You must consider your jeweler ... More
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    Diamondland

    Antwerp | Europe | Belgium

    The exhibition space and salesroom lets the public observe cutters and setters through windowed booths. More
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    Diamond House

    Antwerp | Europe | Belgium

    Diamond House sits the heart of Antwerp's jewelry district. More
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    Adelin

    Antwerp | Europe | Belgium

    The antique-jewelry shop is just down the street from Dries Van Noten's fashion flagship. More
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