Accordig to reports, HRD Antwerp, the commercial subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), has signed a memorandum of understanding that sets out a possible cooperation with Worldmart Jewelry & Gems Emporium in Panyu, China.

Worldmart has recently engaged in talks with HRD Antwerp to establish a functional gemmological service centre in Panyu, which may include a training institute. The HRD Antwerp educational programme may also be supported by a ‘fast track’ service for diamond certification in Antwerp and an expert facility in Panyu.

“We are looking forward to cooperation with one of the leading industry organisations in Panyu and to further extend the opportunities for the HRD certificates and courses in one of the fastest growing markets today,” said HRD Antwerp NV general manager, Georges Brys.

“We are very happy to profit from Antwerp’s world famous expertise and know-how in the field of education and certification,” added Johnny Chen, the chairman of Worldmart, which is a materials trading and service platform dedicated to the support of the Chinese jewellery industry.