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If you are looking for something different, unique or extraordinary jewellery, we are certain that you will find it in Antwerp. Antwerp’s Most Brilliant, the quality label of the City of Antwerp and Antwerp World Diamond Centre, will point you in the right direction. This label is awarded to jewellers who meet the rigorous quality requirements in terms of sustainability, ethics, safety, transparency and service for two years. An independent control body checks whether the jeweller complies with the standards of the quality label. Thanks to this label you can buy jewellery with confidence.

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The jewellers are easy to recognise thanks to the Antwerp’s Most Brilliant sticker in their windows and guarantee that the jewellery you buy here is of high quality.

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Antwerp, A creAtive city One in six creative entrepreneurs is established in Antwerp. The city is a breeding ground where talent lives, works and thrives. Antwerp’s fashion designers, for example, are world-famous. The fact that the city has one of the oldest art academies in Europe as well as several other creative training programmes has also led to partnerships between designers from various backgrounds.

Moreover, Antwerp is the diamond world centre so it will come as no surprise that talented designers are quite skilled when it comes to turning precious stones and metals into unique items of jewellery. Antwerp has been a diamond and jewellery capital for over 500 years.

Antwerp loves diAmonds Do you want to learn more about the diamond and jewellery capital of Antwerp?

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The free “Antwerp loves diamonds” app will take you on a journey through five centuries of diamond history in Antwerp.

You will also learn more about the diamond industry today and the app also provides a series of interesting facts and purchasing tips. You can download the app for free from the App store or Google Play.

The “Antwerp loves diamonds” map gives an overview of historic and contemporary locations with a diamond connection, as well as listing some interesting facts and tips for buying jewellery. You can obtain this map from the tourist information desks at Grote Markt and in Central Station.

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a Colman Jewelry & Watches Colman is known for its own jewellery brand, called “JBS”. You can have customised jewellery made in the workshop to reflect your taste. Besides this Colman also distributes the leading watch and jewellery brands as well as having its own repair service.

d Gerhild Kirchner Gerhild’s creativity is primarily driven by emotions. She seeks to give form to moods and feelings. Music, books and daily life encounters — along with the emotions that these provoke — inspire her. Her unique designs are hand-made.

Oude Koornmarkt 51, 2000 Antwerp

Eiermarkt 7, 2000 Antwerp

t + 32 (0)3 225 22 90

t + 32 (0)3 231 11 11

info@gerhildkirchner.be

info@colman.be / www.colman.be

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b Diamani Jewels Diamani Jewels is located in the centre of the international diamond trade, in the Antwerp Diamond Club, which is the oldest diamond exchange worldwide.

In his “Joaillerie du Club” Patrick de Landtsheer sells diamonds and exclusive jewellery, made in Diamani’s own workshop.

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e Joaillerie du Centre Joaillerie du Centre, in the heart of the diamond district designs, manufactures and supplies jewellery, precious stones, diamonds and pearls of high quality.

Their workshop will gladly execute your ideas but also takes care of simple repairs.

Vestingstraat 14, 2018 Antwerp

Pelikaanstraat 66, 2018 Antwerp

t + 32 (0)3 233 30 10

t + 32 (0)3 234 34 78

info@jewelsdc.be / www.jewelsdc.be

info@diamani.com / www.diamani.com

c Diamond Blue Diamond Blue specialises in 18 carat gold jewellery set with diamonds and coloured stones. The team also has a certified diamond expert on staff who can advise customers on the spot. The shops are also open on Sundays and on public holidays.

f Juwelen Henri Dom If you are looking for jewellery with diamonds and pearls then Juwelen Henri Dom is the place to go. Here they sell pearls for every budget. What’s more, they knot the pearl necklaces themselves in their own workshop. At Juwelen Henri Dom the emphasis is on service and expertise.

Vestingstraat 77, 2018 Antwerp

Vestingstraat 53 – 55, 2018 Antwerp

t + 32 (0)3 213 15 22

t + 32 (0)3 233 94 88

Pelikaanstraat 34b, 2018 Antwerp

info@parelsdom.be / www.parelsdom.be

t + 32 (0)3 475 08 88 info@tomjewelry.be / www.tomjewelry.be

g Juwelen L&A Juwelen L&A specialises in the creation and the production of gold and platinum jewellery with diamonds. This familyheld company designs and manufactures its exclusive collectives in its own workshop. Guaranteed superior quality.

Rijfstraat 10, 2018 Antwerp t + 32 (0)3 233 95 52 shop@l-a.be / www.l-a.be

h Juwelen Orogem Orogem is founded on three generations of diamond dealers. The grandfather, Mr Van Camp, managed a diamond polishing workshop for many years. The son meanwhile focused on naturally coloured diamonds. Since 2007 the grandson has joined the team, contributing his passion for jewellery to the service they offer to customers.

Vestingstraat 38, 2018 Antwerp t + 32 (0)3 232 30 77 yannick@juwelenorogem.be www.juwelenorogem.be

i Juwelenhuis Ruys Juwelenhuis Ruys is celebrating its 160th anniversary. This family-owned jeweller’s sells a wide range of diamonds and precious stones, silver and gold jewellery, silverware and timepieces. The premises are in a magnificent building with an authentic interior that dates from 1902, which is worth a visit in itself.

t + 32 (0)3 232 49 65 ruys@skynet.be / www.ruys.be

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Sint Jorispoort 26, 2000 Antwerp

j Juwelier Slaets Slaets is a prominent Belgian jeweller that celebrated its 110th anniversary in 2014. The Slaets family prides itself on its expertise, running their own watch workshop since 1904. They sell over 40 leading watch and jewellery brands.

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m RÖELL Jewellery The RöeLL jewellery is created exclusively by the store’s own designers and produced in-house by the best craftsmen.

They only work with rigorously selected diamonds and gems of the highest quality.

Empire Shopping Center, Boutique 8 + 9

De Keyserlei 46 – 48, 2018 Antwerp

Appelmansstraat 25, 2018 Antwerp

t + 32 (0)3 213 50 80

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Schuttershofstraat 30 bis, 2000 Antwerp

info@roell.be / www.roell.be

t + 32 (0)3 226 41 44 slaets@slaets.eu / www.slaets.eu

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n Rudiam Rudiam specialises in the design and manufacture of exclusive, hand-made jewellery. All the jewels are made in-house, based on the design of and in consultation with the customer, using only the best materials.

k Nico Taeymans The designer Nico Taeymans creates original, hand-made, contemporary jewellery, including rings, necklaces and bracelets. The precious stones he uses, such as diamonds, opals and other ( sometimes rough ) semiprecious stones, are carefully selected and set.

Appelmansstraat 8, 2018 Antwerp t + 32 (0)3 226 55 75 rudiam@skynet.be / www.rudiam.be

Korte Gasthuisstraat 26, 2000 Antwerp t + 32 (0)3 231 82 18 winkel@nicotaeymans.be www.nicotaeymans.be

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l Rembrandt Jordan Rembrandt Jordan’s sophisticated minimalist designs reduce jewellery to its essence, bringing out the qualities of the diamonds and precious metals he uses. His timeless designs are comfortable to wear.

His unique wedding jewellery consists of powerful pairs that enhance and strengthen each other.

Wijngaardstraat 18, 2000 Antwerp t + 32 (0)3 289 42 62 info@rembrandtjordan.com www.rembrandtjordan.com

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o Studio TWEE Studio TWee is the gallery where Lotte De Mey and Nathalie Perneel sell their creative jewellery designs. The emphasis in their work is on “freedom”. They take the time to experiment with materials and techniques.

All their jewellery is hand-made.

Graaf Van Egmontstraat 33, 2000 Antwerp t + 32 (0)494 03 50 83 / + 32 (0)476 75 42 30 studiotwee@gmail.com / www.studiotwee.com

p Van der Veken Juweliers J.M.C. Van der Veken is a Belgian “haute joaillerie� workshop. All their jewels are fully hand-crafted, according to the highest standard, with an eye for detail and without ever compromising on quality. Even the details that are not immediately visible receive the necessary attention.

Vestingstraat 42, 2018 Antwerp t + 32 (0)3 232 24 09 info@vandervekenjuweliers.be www.vandervekenjuweliers.be

q Wim Meeussen Goudsmederij Wim Meeussen is known for his original jewellery in his typically organic style.

Every item is made by hand in his own workshop. Wim loves the contrast between a matt and shiny finish, combining the two, or rough structures and fine diamonds.

Wijngaardstraat 11, 2000 Antwerp t + 32 (0)3 232 19 13

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