Antwerp: Most Trusted Diamond Center since 1447

Antwerp, as one of the world's most important diamond trading hubs, is the preferred location for many diamond companies to establish themselves and conduct successful business. The city is home to approximately 1,400 businesses, ranging from small one-man companies to major multinationals.

Antwerp’s primary strengths as a global diamond city include its critical mass of buyers and sellers of (rough) diamonds, its close proximity to major jewelry brands (with most luxury conglomerates headquartered in nearby Paris), and its large number of successful diamond traders known for their long-term and trustworthy business relationships.

With its extensive availability of affordable rental office spaces, fiscal benefits, and investment support for innovation projects, Antwerp proudly positions itself as “Open for business.” Moreover, Antwerp and its surroundings offer an excellent quality of life, making it an ideal place to live, relax, and raise a family. The city’s (affordable) livability is a crucial factor in attracting and sustaining the large international community that has established itself here over the years.