The HRD's mission is to develop Antwerp as a world diamond center by representing the diamond sector in Belgium and abroad to public governments and diamond organizations as an elite diamond certification service. Furthermore, they also strive to increase industry knowledge by conducting thorough research in manufacturing and trade efficiency.
The Hoge Raad voor Diamant (HRD), translated as the 'Diamond High Council', was established in Antwerp in 1973 as the European counterpart to the GIA (Gemological Institute of America). In addition to monitoring the import and export of more than half of the world's loose diamond supply, the HRD issues widely recognized certificates for diamonds and gemstones based on internationally accepted standards.
Learn more about the diamond reports issued by the HRD below.
SHOP HRD DIAMONDSDiamonds are analyzed by several expert gemologists using state-of-the-art laboratory equipment. Many gemologists must agree on the collective quality of a diamond before a grading consensus is reached. To ensure adherence to stringent standards, senior gemologists randomly monitor grading results for accuracy and consistency.
The HRD Diamond Certificate, offered for all diamonds, certifies the stone as a genuine diamond. It also contains a detailed quality description based on the 4C's (cut, clarity, color, and carat) and includes a plotted diagram.
The Diamond Identification Report, offered for diamonds measuring up to one carat, is a compact document that contains the same detailed information noted in the Diamond Certificate, without a plotted diagram.
More than 50% of the world's production of rough, polished, and industrial diamonds passes through Antwerp.
