HRD Antwerp Sets Standards for "Antwerp Twins" Cut Certification

HRD Antwerp is now certifying the diamond cut, the "Antwerp Twins." The certification standards were set up in collaboration with WTOCD, the research and scientific arm of HRD Antwerp. For buyers this means that an Antwerp Twins diamond they are buying will have its own dedicated certificate, rather than a comment on a certificate.

The new cut gained its name from its two faceted domes on the crown and pavilion side. All diamonds classified as Antwerp Twins share one feature in common: a fully faceted dome-shaped crown, with either no table at all or only a tiny "culet"-style facet in the center of the crown. The new cut-design for stones in different shapes creates a sparkling design with no compromise on light output.

Antwerp based 3D Diamonds introduced the new cut. Eva Van Looveren, CEO of 3D Diamonds, revealed that the cut is based on a personal story. “When I was pregnant, I discovered to be expecting twins. Then, I hit upon the idea to create a special diamond for my twins. Twins catch more attention and the diamond had to do the same. This was the concept: a double sparkling, infinite binary ‘living’ diamond.” 

The Antwerp Twins diamond will be launched at the Hong Kong Jewellery and Watch Fair.