With a blend of opulence and intellectual inquiry, the show balances spectacle with historical and artistic depth.

None of the historic artwork stolen has been recovered. Posing as a diamond merchant, Italian thief Leonardo Notarbartolo rented an office in the Antwerp Diamond Centre in Belgium in 2003.

Image: Willie Schumann Karin visits the DIVA Museum in Antwerp, Belgium, which displays magnificent diamonds and jewelry—with shining examples of centuries-old craftsmanship. We learn how ...

During the Gold Age 500 years ago, Antwerp was the foremost commercial centre in Europe and one of the world’s richest cities, with almost half of the world’s trade passing through its port. As a ...

With a population of barely half a million, Antwerp teems with artists, designers and authorities on avant-garde style. A visit to ‘the diamond capital of the world’ will stimulate and inspire your ...

The ultimate travel guide to Antwerp, Belgium, including everywhere to dine, stay, drink and relax in the Belgian port city.

This article will delve deeper into the look of the top 10 largest diamonds in the world, discussing each origin of the piece in detail.

The Antwerp Diamond Heist The Antwerp Diamond Heist, often referred to as the “heist of the century,” is a tale of cunning that unfolded over the weekend of February 15-16, 2003.

From buzzy new hotels to the ambitious art exhibits, it’s a design destination like no other. The Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp (KMSKA) is alone worth a pilgrimage.

The Diamond Pavilion, a joint venture of AWDC and the Provincial Diamond Museum of Antwerp, explains why Antwerp is called the global diamond center, and shows who is active in the diamond trade, now ...

Regarded as one of the largest diamond heists in history, the theft at the Antwerp Diamond Center involved a level of planning and sophistication that was almost unprecedented. Notarbartolo and his ...