In Antwerp there is one of the best global diamond exchanges and a lot of jewelry stores - the so-called Diamond Quarter. It starts at the Central Station and takes several streets: Pelikaanstraat, Vestingstraat, Schupstraat, Quellinstraat, De Keyserlei. In the local jewelry shops everything is sparkling, poured, sellers promise to reduce the price ... It's difficult to leave without a purchase. And so that later you do not have to get upset, you need to choose the product very meticulously.

Carefully study the certificate of the chosen decoration (you must give it together with the purchase) issued by the laboratory of HRD, GIA or EGL. It shows the weight of the carat, its color, transparency (clarity, the best D, the worst Z), the cut type.

Look at the stone. Do not hesitate to ask a magnifying glass to make sure that the diamonds have no visible defects and are not planted on the glue. Ask to turn off the light and assess the purity of the stone in the sunlight. If you like everything, and the seller does not offer to throw half the cost - most likely, the stones are quality.

And remember that stores located on Vestingstraat enjoy great confidence from experienced tourists than shops at Pelikaanstraat.