The Antwerpsche Diamantkring was established in 1928 in

Antwerp Antwerp (; ; ) is a City status in Belgium, city and a Municipalities of Belgium, municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium. It is the capital and largest city of Antwerp Province, and the third-largest city in Belgium by area at , after ...

, Belgium, to become the first diamond bourse worldwide that is dedicated exclusively to rough diamonds trade. 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.

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.

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Business organisations based in Belgium Companies based in Antwerp Diamond exchanges Financial services companies established in 1928 Belgian companies established in 1928 {{Belgium-company-stub