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Diamonds and the Diamond Pavilion in Antwerp

Traditionally, Antwerp has been known as the place where diamond traders and enthusiasts meet each other. For ten years, the Diamond museum on the Koningin Astridplein, in the heart of Antwerp and close to the diamond district, was a popular tourist spot where you could admire the most beautiful diamond jewels.

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How has Antwerp preserved its rich diamond heritage for visitors to explore?

While Antwerp's original Diamond Museum on Koningin Astridplein closed its doors, the city's diamond legacy lives on through evolving exhibitions and venues. The MAS museum initially hosted a permanent diamond exhibition, which was later transformed into the Diamond Pavilion - a collaborative project between the Provincial Diamond Museum and the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC). Since May 2018, DIVA Antwerp has become the new home for showcasing the city's diamond heritage. This innovative museum offers visitors an immersive experience through the world of diamonds, featuring historical collections, religious jewelry, award-winning designs, and both classic and contemporary pieces. Through storytelling and curated exhibits, DIVA Antwerp continues Antwerp's tradition as the world's diamond capital, offering visitors a fresh perspective on these precious stones.

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Where can I admire the rich diamond history of Antwerp?

Diamonds and Antwerp go hand in hand, but regrettably, the diamond museum closed its door recently. But no need to fear. Diamond enthusiast will always be able to enjoy themselves in Antwerp. For a while, they were welcomed in het MAS. There, a beautiful exposition regarding this extraordinary precious stone was part of their permanent exhibition. Afterwards, this exposition was temporarily replaced by the Diamond Pavilion.

What was the Diamond Pavilion?

The Diamond Pavilion was a collaboration between the Diamantmuseum Provincie Antwerpen and the AWDC (Antwerp World Diamond Centre). After all, Antwerp without a location where diamonds are put in the spotlight was unimaginable. A visit to this Pavilion underlined why this city is still called the diamond capital of the world.

It provided insight in the world of diamonds and the key players in the diamond trade and production, it showcased various breath-taking diamonds and it highlighted the extraordinary quality of Antwerp diamonds.

Starting from May 2018, DIVA Antwerp will take over this special task from the Diamond Pavilion.

What is DIVA Antwerp?

On the 7th of May, DIVA Antwerp will open its doors. Various stories will guide you through the rich history of the main protagonist and her butler, Jérome. You will walk through the history of diamonds and diamond jewellery. There will be collections regarding the daily use of diamonds, religious jewellery with beautiful gemstones, winners of design competitions etc. All this to truly immerse you in the brilliant world of diamonds. Not only classic diamond jewellery, but also modern jewels from the past and present will have a place in this enormous collection. Diamonds in Antwerp? You have never seen them like this before.

Where can I buy unique diamond jewellery? Which diamonds in Antwerp are perfect for me? Ask the BAUNAT diamond experts for advice. 

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