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India Draws Up Rules to Prevent Certificate Fraud
Industry leaders in India have published draft rules aimed at stopping members from selling diamonds with false
News Nov 09, 2021 Joshua Freedman
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HRD Antwerp Ends Partnership in Turkey, Dubai
HRD Antwerp has terminated its collaboration with a local partner in Turkey and Dubai, the Belgian grading
News Oct 21, 2021 Joshua Freedman
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Belgian Lab Detects Diamond with Fake Inscription
HRD Antwerp recently discovered a fake inscription on a polished diamond the lab had received for grading. The
News Sep 22, 2021 Rapaport News
HRD jewelry grading report.
HRD Shuts Equipment Unit in Reorganization
HRD Antwerp has closed its equipment division, effective June 9, as part of a restructuring of the Belgian grading laboratory.The
News Jun 10, 2020 Rapaport News
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HRD Antwerp Not for Sale (for Now)
The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) has postponed the sale of HRD Antwerp, and will instead
News Feb 23, 2020 Joshua Freedman
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HRD Names New CEO Amid Sale Process
HRD Antwerp has hired Ellen Joncheere as its CEO in the middle of a process to sell the company.Joncheere currently
News Dec 26, 2019 Rapaport News
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HRD Antwerp Receives Two Takeover Bids
The International Gemological Institute (IGI) and industry veteran Peter Meeus have put in rival bids to acquire
News Nov 06, 2019 Joshua Freedman
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HRD Antwerp Expands Its Reach to the UK
HRD Antwerp has launched a new drop-off center in London’s Hatton Garden, its first foray into the
News Jun 18, 2019 Rapaport News
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Antwerp Bourse Head to Lead IDC Board
The International Diamond Council (IDC) has elected Julien Drybooms as chairman of its board. Drybooms is the chairman
News Apr 23, 2019 Rapaport News
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HRD Makes Key Changes to Lab-Grown Reports
HRD Antwerp has changed the language it uses in its lab-grown-diamond certificates to match its reports for natural
News Mar 06, 2019 Rapaport News
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HRD Grades First Lab-Grown All-Diamond Ring
HRD Antwerp has graded the first wearable ring made completely of lab-grown diamond, it claims. Synthetics producer
News Feb 10, 2019 Rapaport News
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HRD to Open its First Middle East Jewelry Lab
HRD Antwerp will open a diamond-jewelry grading laboratory in Dubai’s Almas Tower through a partnership with retailer Stargems
News Dec 19, 2018 Rapaport News
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Labs Launch Credit Card-Sized Grading Reports
HRD Antwerp and the International Gemological Institute (IGI) have both released credit card-sized diamond reports,
News Oct 26, 2017 Joshua Freedman
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HRD Detects Topaz Imitating Diamonds
HRD Antwerp has identified two stones that were believed to be diamonds as topaz, reflecting a trend to fool rough
News Jul 16, 2017 Rapaport News
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HRD Antwerp Parts Company with CEO Macken
HRD Antwerp terminated its contract with chief executive officer Peter Macken after less than 18 months
News Sep 20, 2016 Rapaport News
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HRD Changes Name of Grading Reports
HRD Antwerp rebranded its grading certificates as Diamond Grading and Jewelry Reports because of the legal connotations
News Sep 15, 2016 Rapaport News
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HRD to Intro Melee Screening Unit at Hong Kong Show
HRD Antwerp will introduce an automated melee screening device, known as M-Screen, on September 17 at the Hong Kong Jewellery
News Sep 02, 2015 Rapaport News
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HRD Appoints CEO, Directors for China and India
HRD Antwerp appointed Peter Macken as its new CEO. On June 1, Macken will begin the role on a part-time
News Apr 20, 2015 Jeff Miller
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HRD Antwerp Posts Easter Week Operating Hours
HRD Antwerp's diamond lab posted its hours of operation for the coming Easter week. HRD will
News Apr 03, 2015 Jeff Miller
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HRD Antwerp Posts Summer Holiday Closure Dates
The HRD Antwerp Diamond Lab will be closed from August 4 to 15 for its summer holiday; however, HRD
News Jul 25, 2014 Jeff Miller
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