title: Antwerpsche Diamantkring
text: # Antwerpsche Diamantkring
  
  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.
  
  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.
  
  ## Presidents of the Board of Directors
  
  * 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
  
  The Rough Diamond Day is a biannual international event dedicated to rough diamonds trade, organized by the Antwerpsche Diamantkring.
  
  