The FFGR Diamond Programme
Private Consultation
A dedicated FFGR Belgium concierge contacts you prior to your visit to understand your preferences — stone type, carat weight, occasion, budget range. This briefing ensures every appointment is productive.
Rolls-Royce Door-to-Door
Your vehicle — Rolls-Royce Phantom, Ghost, or Cullinan — collects you from your residence, hotel, or Brussels Airport and positions you at each dealer entrance. Antwerp is 45 minutes from central Brussels.
Appointment-Only Diamond Houses
Up to 6 pre-vetted GIA-certified dealers in the Antwerp Diamond Quarter (Hoveniersstraat, Schupstraat, Vestingstraat). Each house specialises — coloured stones, investment-grade diamonds, custom settings, antique jewels.
CPO Escort Throughout
A plainclothes Close Protection Officer shadows your movement through the Diamond Quarter. Completely discreet — indistinguishable from a personal assistant. Trained in high-value acquisition security protocols.
Secure Vehicle Positioning
Your Rolls-Royce and chauffeur remain pre-positioned at each dealer exit. No waiting, no exposure, no public transport. Acquisitions are handled with a secure transfer protocol to your vehicle.
Return or Continuation
After your appointments, continue to lunch at an Antwerp Michelin-starred restaurant, transfer to Brussels, or travel to your next destination. The programme adapts entirely to your pace.
Six Houses, Six Specialisations
Investment Diamonds
D–F colour, IF–VS1 clarity, ideal-cut GIA certified. Price per carat from €8,000 to €120,000+.
Coloured Stones
Colombian emeralds, Burma rubies, Ceylon sapphires. Each stone with laboratory certification and provenance documentation.
Bespoke Settings
Custom jewellery houses that work to commission. Sketches, CAD models, and prototype wax reviews during your visit.
Antique & Estate
Art Deco, Belle Époque, and Victorian signed pieces from houses including Cartier, Van Cleef, and Boucheron.
Engagement Rings
Full ring consultation: stone selection, setting design, and sizing. Delivery coordination to any global address.
High Jewellery
Museum-quality parure sets, statement necklaces, and important earrings. Private viewing rooms available.
The Diamond Capital of the World
Antwerp has been the world's diamond centre since the 15th century. Today, the Diamond Quarter on Hoveniersstraat and surrounding streets concentrates over 1,700 diamond companies, including the world's four diamond bourses — accessible only to registered members and their guests. FFGR Belgium's network allows private clients to access this market directly.
Unlike retail boutiques in Paris or London, Antwerp dealers work primarily with the trade and serious private buyers. Selection is broader, prices are typically 15–30% lower than equivalent retail, and the inventory — particularly for investment-grade stones and coloured gems — is unrivalled anywhere in Europe. Access is by introduction only; FFGR Belgium provides that introduction.
Antwerp is the world's pre-eminent diamond trading centre, responsible for approximately 80% of the world's rough diamond trade and 50% of all polished diamonds. The Diamond Quarter (Diamantwijk) concentrates over 1,700 diamond companies within a few blocks, offering access to stones that rarely reach retail jewellers in Paris, London, or Geneva. Prices are typically 15–30% below equivalent retail in major European capitals — and selection is unparalleled.
FFGR Belgium maintains appointment-based relationships with 6 curated GIA-certified houses across different specialisations. We brief dealers on your interest profile prior to your visit, ensuring they prepare relevant inventory. Cold walk-in visits to the Diamond Quarter rarely result in serious access — dealers calibrate their showings based on prior intelligence. Your FFGR Belgium concierge acts as your introduction.
No. Our CPOs in the Diamond District operate in plainclothes and are indistinguishable from personal assistants or colleagues. Belgian regulations govern armed protection — your CPO will advise on configuration depending on the value of acquisition intended. For most visits, a discreet plainclothes escort is both sufficient and preferable.
Yes. Antwerp's fashion district (Nationalestraat and surrounds) hosts the Antwerp Six alumni labels, Dries Van Noten's archive, and a number of premium international boutiques. FFGR Belgium can coordinate a combined Diamond District morning and fashion district afternoon, returning to Brussels or continuing to your next destination.
The Antwerp Diamond District escort service begins at €650 for a half-day programme (up to 3 dealer appointments). A full-day programme with up to 6 appointments, Michelin lunch, and CPO escort is from €1,400. Rolls-Royce vehicle and chauffeur are included. Contact FFGR Belgium for a tailored proposal.
Yes. Our concierge can introduce you to a local diamond attorney if required and coordinate with dealers on GIA certificate handover, insurance certificates, and EU export documentation. For non-EU clients, we work with dealers experienced in customs and value declaration processes.
Reserve Your Antwerp Visit
From €650 per half-day · CPO escort included · Rolls-Royce throughout · 48-hour advance booking recommended