The Antwerpsche Diamantkring was established in 1928 in Antwerp, Belgium, to become the first diamond bourse worldwide that is dedicated exclusively to rough diamonds trade.[1]

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.[2][3]

## Contents

* 1 Presidents of the Board of Directors
* 2 Rough Diamond Day
* 3 External links
* 4 References

## Presidents of the Board of Directors[edit]

* 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[edit]

The Rough Diamond Day is a biannual international event dedicated to rough diamonds trade, organized by the Antwerpsche Diamantkring.[4][5]

## External links[edit]

* Official website

## References[edit]

1. ^ "The history of the Antwerp Diamond Center". Antwerp World Diamond Centre.
2. ^ "Inside Antwerp's secret, glittering, ultra-secure diamond HQ where 85% of the world's supply changes hands". National Post. December 9, 2013.
3. ^ "Antwerp's secret heart of the £31bn global diamond trade". The Telegraph. December 7, 2013.
4. ^ "Antwerpsche Diamantkring Hosts Rough Diamond Day". Rapapport Diamonds.net.
5. ^ "Antwerpsche Diamantkring organizes second Rough Diamond Day". Antwerp World Diamond Center.

Coordinates: 51°12′57″N 4°25′07″E / 51.215844°N 4.418493°E / 51.215844; 4.418493

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