The 6th edition of the Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair began in Antwerp yesterday with hundreds of buyers, including both those from older markets as new first time visitors, attending. The fair is a by-invitation-only diamond trade show, held in the trading halls of the Antwerp Diamond Bourse (Beurs voor Diamanthandel), the Diamond Club of Antwerp (Diamantclub van Antwerpen) and Antwerp's Rough Diamond Bourse (Antwerpsche Diamantkring). It has over 100 exhibitors from among Belgian’s top diamond firms.

The Antwerp Diamond Trade Fair is powered by the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC).

Speaking at the opening ceremony, AWDC President Stephane Fischler said, "The ADTF's goal to bring diamond buyers from all over the globe to Antwerp and enable them to have exclusive access to the Antwerp market has proven to be a brilliant move. This fair, held at home in Antwerp, meshes perfectly with the AWDC's annual marketing programmes, such as the Antwerp Pavilions at international trade fairs and the organization of roadshows, and adds important value to the members of all bourses," Fischler declared.

According to Thierry Polakiewicz, a member of the ADTF organising committee, “The ADTF has proven to be a very effective platform to introduce diamond buying jewellers and qualified diamond buyers to Antwerp's diamond business community. Within a few days, countless business encounters and opportunities are brought to them. This year, we are welcoming delegations of first time buyers from the Middle East, China and Eastern Europe, as well as from North Africa, in particular from Algeria."

The ADTF runs till Fenruary 3, 2015.