A delegation of leading Turkish jewellers undertook a trip to Antwerp to interact and learn more of its jewellers and diamond and jewellery industry. The delegation met with jewellers in Antwerp and took a behind-the-scenes look at the HRD Antwerp Diamond lab and attended an in-depth presentation on lab-grown diamonds by Dr. Katrien De Corte, Chief Officer Education and Industry HRD Antwerp.

The delegation visited Antwerp from May 30th - 31st. The visit took place within the framework of ‘the Antwerp Diamond Experience’, a new initiative by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre, targeting the biggest and most promising diamond markets to facilitate interested companies in finding their way to Antwerp, the diamond capital of the world.

“Just like Turkey, Antwerp can look back on a long and rich history as a diamond and jewellery trading hub. For several centuries it has been playing a dominant role in the international diamond trade, functioning as the leading trading place for diamonds originating from all over the world” explains Peter Macken, CEO HRD Antwerp. "I congratulate the AWDC management team for their vision and their relentless support in organising this incredibly valuable networking event. It’s a sound move forward in strengthening our relationship with key players in the Turkish market” Mr. Macken continues.