The Untold Story of how Antwerp became the Diamond Capital of the World

Antwerp might look like just another charming European city — but beneath its cobbled streets lies a sparkling secret: it’s the beating heart of the global diamond trade. In this video, we dive deep into how Antwerp became the Diamond Capital of the World, tracing the journey from Indian mines and African roughs to Belgian cutting tables and global showrooms. Discover how Jewish traders, Indian merchants, and historic institutions turned this port city into the center of a multi billion-dollar Diamond industry. In video we will explore 1) The Early history of Antwerp Diamond trade and how Indian Diamonds reached Antwerp 2) How Amsterdam took the crown of World Diamond Capital from Antwerp 3) How Belgian Colonization fuelled the Diamond Trade in Antwerp 4) The role played by the Jews and the Indian Jain communities in the Antwerp Diamond Industry 5) What happens the Diamond Square Mile in Antwerp 6) The Diamond Supply Chain and how Antwerp fits into it 7) How India is Challenging Antwerp for the crown of Diamond Capital of the World 8) The infamous Antwerp Diamond Heist of 2003 9) Why even today, 80% of the world's rough diamonds pass through Antwerp 00:00 Early History 02:47 Belgian Colonization of Congo 04:04 Antwerp becomes The Diamond Capital again 05:59 Diamond Supply Chain 07:46 Challenges 08:19 Antwerp Diamond Heist Where to find me- Instagram-   / lunar.latitude   Join this Alive and Curious Community and get access to exclusive perks:    / @aliveandcurious   -------------------------------------------------- Antwerp diamond trade Antwerp Diamond capital of the world History of Antwerp diamonds Antwerp Belgium Diamond industry Antwerp Antwerp diamond district Belgian diamond market Diamond cutting Antwerp Diamond Square Mile Jewish diamond traders Kimberley Process Antwerp Why Antwerp is the center of the diamond trade How Antwerp became the diamond capital Antwerp diamond heist 2003 Jewish influence on Antwerp diamond industry Diamond certification process in Antwerp Antwerp diamond supply chain explained Sight holders and diamond trading in Antwerp Antwerp vs Dubai diamond trade Role of Antwerp in global diamond trade Antwerp diamond banks and finance Belgium diamond market Grote Markt Antwerp Brabo Fountain Antwerp Antwerp Belgium tourism Map of Antwerp diamond district Untold story of Antwerp's diamonds Diamond heists in Antwerp Antwerp diamond history facts Antwerp diamond trade in 2025 Why Every Diamond Passes Through Antwerp The Untold Story of Antwerp’s Diamond Empire Antwerp: Inside the World's Diamond Capital How a Small City Rules the Diamond World The Secret Pipeline of the Global Diamond Trade antwerp diamond capital diamond trade explained why antwerp is diamond hub antwerp diamond district tour jewish diamond traders diamond business secrets how diamonds are traded diamond market in Belgium global diamond trade who controls the diamond industry How Indian jains control the Antwerp Diamond market How surat manages 90% of World Diamond Cutting and polishing how india is challenging Antwerp in diamond trade Surat Diamonds De Beers sight holders Antwerp Diamond Documentary The Story of how Antwerp became the Diamond Capital of the world