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Why study with us?

HRD Antwerp offers a wide range of highly qualified training programmes. Our international programme combines enduring innovation, technical excellence, practical experience and the joy of working with diamonds, gems, pearls and jewellery. With our courses you can supercharge your career or pander to your passion. Those holding a certificate may apply for the highly coveted diploma of HRD Antwerp Certified Diamond Grader or HRD Antwerp Graduate Gemmologist. You will be part of HRD Antwerp’s graduates club, a network of alumni, sharing your passion for diamonds, gems and jewellery.

As a registered educational institute, HRD Antwerp cooperates with the Belgian and international diamond and jewellery key players, as well as with universities and research centres. You will learn about diamonds and precious stones, their identification and the many challenges of treatments and imitations. Our course provides Information useful for buyers, sellers, for collectors or those simply passionate about gems and jewellery. HRD Antwerp travels around the globe to serve you.

Why choose HRD Antwerp?

Legacy

HRD Antwerp organizes courses since 1973, making it one of the founding fathers of diamond and gemstone education. Making this 1 of the top 3 education centres.

Experience

Our teachers are not only academics but people from the field, sometimes with more than 20 years of experience. Their passion is your inspiration.

Equipment

HRD Antwerp is known for its innovative equipment worldwide. With HRD Antwerp you are trained with some of the most modern equipment available.

Alumni network

You will become a member of a wide network of HRD Antwerp alumni. Together with 240.000 other students worldwide, you are part of our community.