HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in Diamond and Jewellery Grading, Education and Equipment, has announced the opening of its new ...
HRD Antwerp, Europe’s leading authority in Diamond and Jewellery
Grading, Education and Equipment, has announced the opening of its new office
in Kolkata. This strategic expansion further strengthens HRD Antwerp’s
footprint in India, bringing internationally trusted diamond and jewellery
certification services closer to manufacturers, retailers, and consumers across
Eastern India.
The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of Mr. Ashok Bengani,
President of the Calcutta Gems and Jewellery Association; Mr. Tom Neys, Global
Marketing, Sales & Education Director, HRD Antwerp; and Mr. Ramakant
Mitkar, Managing Director, HRD Antwerp India. The event was attended by leading
jewellers, exporters, and representatives of regional trade associations.
Situated in the heart of Kolkata’s bustling gem and jewellery district,
the new facility will offer comprehensive grading services for natural and
lab-grown diamonds, as well as finished jewellery.
Commenting on the launch, Mr. Ashok Bengani, President of the Calcutta
Gems and Jewellery Association, said, “Kolkata has always been a vital hub for
jewellery craftsmanship and trade. The arrival of HRD Antwerp’s world-class
certification services in our city will undoubtedly empower local businesses
and elevate consumer trust. This is a significant milestone for the Eastern
Indian gems and jewellery industry.”
Mr. Tom Neys, Global Marketing, Sales & Education Director, HRD
Antwerp, said, “India is one of the most dynamic markets for diamonds and
jewellery worldwide. Our expansion into Kolkata is a testament to HRD Antwerp’s
commitment to supporting Indian manufacturers and retailers with the highest
standards of grading precision and authenticity.”
Mr. Ramakant Mitkar, Managing Director, HRD Antwerp India, added, “With
the opening of our Kolkata office, we are making it easier than ever for
jewellers and exporters across Eastern India to access internationally
recognized certification without logistical barriers.”
The new Kolkata facility is expected to bolster confidence among
regional consumers, strengthen the competitive edge of Eastern India’s
jewellery exporters, and further reinforce HRD Antwerp’s legacy of trust and
transparency in the global diamond industry.
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