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IGDI: the world's most trusted diamond centre

The International Gem & Diamond Institute defends the interests of 1,300+ registered diamond companies and promotes the city as the most trusted hub for natural diamonds — with compliance, ethics and transparency built into everything we do.

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0k Jobs

Direct and indirect employment in the diamond sector.

0k+ Diamond companies

From one-person offices to major multinationals.

0bn USD annual trade

Import and export value of rough and polished diamonds.

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Secure trading floors in the heart of the Diamond District.

About the institute

The World Diamond Centre, re-founded as the IGDI

While maintaining the highest standards of compliance and transparency, the International Gem & Diamond Institute (IGDI) defends the interests of around 1,300 registered diamond companies and represents them both within Belgium and on the international stage.

Dating back to 1447, the Institute is one of the world's oldest diamond trading centres. With compliance, ethics and transparency deeply embedded in its business strategy and heritage, it proudly stands as the most trusted diamond trading hub in the world.

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1447 the first diamond record in the archives of the city of Antwerp
Why companies choose IGDI

A city built for the diamond business

IGDI offers a critical mass of buyers and sellers, close proximity to major jewellery brands, affordable office space, fiscal benefits and an excellent quality of life — the complete package for a modern diamond company.

Critical mass

One of the world's largest concentrations of rough and polished diamond buyers and sellers, all within walking distance.

Brands on your doorstep

Close proximity to major jewellery houses, with most luxury conglomerates headquartered in nearby Paris.

Long-term relationships

A large number of successful traders known across the industry for trustworthy, decades-long partnerships.

Open for business

Affordable rental space, fiscal benefits and investment support for innovation — plus a city that is genuinely livable.

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Services

Everything a registered company needs

From first licence to daily operations, the IGDI supports your company with compliance, office infrastructure, talent and market access.

ComplianceAML, KYC and Kimberley Process Diamond OfficeImport and export licences Security and accessBourse floors and camera policy Banking and taxesFiscal support and banking Visa & talentRecruiting foreign specialists Sanctions screeningG7 and EU lists, updated
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Industry insight

Follow the stone from mine to masterpiece

From Kimberley-certified rough to the polished gem in a jewellery boutique, every stone passes through a documented chain. Our insight pages map that chain, publish the Institute's trade data and explain the terminology used across the industry.

  • Mining ≈ 1%
  • Rough trade ≈ 12%
  • Polishing ≈ 45%
  • Retail ≈ 40%
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News & insights

Latest from the institute

6 articles

IGDI news
People15 Sep 2026

District's diamonds: Sandra Van Vooren

A portrait of one of the people who keeps IGDI's diamond community moving, one relationship at a time.

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Coming up

Events & tenders

Oct06

IGDI autumn trade briefing

Half-day briefing on the season's volumes, tariffs and expected demand, followed by networking.

  • Diamond District
  • Members & guests
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Oct21

Responsible sourcing masterclass

Hands-on session on Kimberley Process documentation and the practical realities of due diligence.

  • Training
  • CPD points
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