Videos

This page presents a selection of videos offering insight into various aspects of the diamond industry. The recordings address topics ranging from historical craftsmanship and technical expertise to professional recognition within the sector. The videos illustrate how knowledge, experience, and precision converge in the daily practice of diamond cutting, evaluation, and trade. They provide context to both the tradition and the ongoing evolution of the profession, with a focus on quality, expertise, and international standards.

Magic Colours of Antwerp

This video features a comprehensive demonstration of professional diamond cleaving and sawing techniques, showcasing the precision and specialized craftsmanship required to transform rough stones into fine gemstones.

Images of Antwerp

This video provides a detailed professional look at the traditional craft of diamond cutting, featuring expert Eddy Vleeschdrager as he demonstrates the precision and technical skill required to transform raw stones into polished gemstones.

100 Years Brilliant - An Antwerp Original

A personal account of four generations in Antwerp’s diamond industry, highlighting the evolution of the brilliant cut and the scientific approach to optical performance.

Laureates of Work, Recognition in the Diamond Sector

An invitation to candidates for the Laureates of Work distinction, recognizing professional experience and long-standing expertise within the diamond industry.

Antwerp Diamonds

An overview of Antwerp as a global center for rough and polished diamond trade. Highlights are the city’s concentration of expertise, infrastructure, and regulatory control, positioning Antwerp as a leading ethical and commercial diamond hub.

Rough Diamond Day

A report on the first edition of Rough Diamond Day, by the Antwerpsche Diamantkring. During this event, approximately 100,000 carats of rough diamonds were exchanged, highlighting Antwerp’s central role in the global rough diamond trade.

Expert Diamond - The Early Days

An overview of Antwerp’s diamond industry, tracing the journey from rough stone to polished and certified diamond. The video highlights craftsmanship, technological innovation, and the institutional framework for the international diamond trade.

Topaz or Aquamarine? Determination by Specific Gravity

A practical demonstration of how specific gravity measurements are used to distinguish a light blue topaz from aquamarine, employing density liquids and a hydrostatic balance.