Amsterdam diamond industry – a short history
Image: Amsterdam Diamond Industry – photo by Ben van Meerendonk The Portuguese Jews were already known for their good trade contacts when
The Kindly Ones: Monumental Research on Evil
Littell’s narrator in The Kindly Ones, an SS officer with the ironically bucolic name of Maximilien Aue (if he were English-speaking, he
Famous Hope Diamond comes from the depths of the earth
The Hope Diamond is legendary both in its appearance and in the story of its origins. Scientists have confirmed that it comes
Kazerne Dossin and the legacy of Auschwitz
What is the role of Kazerne Dossin exactly? Let’s look at it through the lens of tragic events that occurred a few
Hope Diamond and it’s historical curse
Possession of the Hope Diamond is certain death… at least that’s what the legend says. Anyone who gets their hands on the
Diamond diaspora in Havana
Image: diamond diaspora – first Jewish cemetery in Cuba What is the diamond diaspora in Havana? Read on and learn more about this
Cartier: a new book immerses us in the history of the Cartier family
Every good jewellery lover likes to know the history of the famous houses of the industry, such as Van Cleef & Arpels,
Amsterdam diamond trade – a striking history
Image: Amsterdam Diamond Industry – Het Parool Amsterdam was once the centre of the diamond industry. The exhibition Amsterdam Diamond City tells
The history of diamonds in South Africa
The history of the first diamonds goes back to 3.3 trillion years ago when these beloved stones were formed under high pressure
Amsterdam Diamond Exchange – the diamond shines again
‘Beurs voor den Diamanthandel’ has recently appeared on the Weesperplein and Nieuwe Achtergracht. The former Amsterdam Diamond Exchange, dating from 1910-1911, has