Today, Antwerp remains a global powerhouse in the diamond trade. With the thriving diamond Stock Exchange, in the heart of the high security Diamond Square Mile, almost 85% of the world's rough diamonds, and about half of the polished diamonds (est. $16 billion US), pass through Antwerp every year. There are approximately 4,000 people working in Antwerp's diamond-cutting industry alone. The Antwerp Diamond Centre covers one square mile, housing 1500 diamond companies and 4 diamond bourses. In this highly protected quarter, thousands of highly skilled diamond workers are active to keep up the international quality label ”Cut in Antwerp” based on a tradition of 5 centuries. Millions of diamonds are literally passing through their hands. The Antwerp diamond companies have the best polishers in the world.
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