Private Jewellery Walking Tour in the Fashion district

Our tour starts in front of DIVA, Antwerps diamond, jewellery and silversmithing museum. Our guide will give you an introduction to Antwerp's connection with diamond and jewellery before we start our walk to discover the creative jewellers in the neighbourhood. During your walk our guide will introduce you to the jewellers and through their different approaches to jewellery design you will learn more about the different techniques and materials. You will be able to meet some of the designers and get a peak inside their atelier. After the tour we strongly recommend to visit DIVA as they host a range of interesting exhibits.

Our first stop is at Gerhild kirchner's shop and atelier. Gerhild seeks to give form to moods and feelings by way of her architectural yet refined designs. She designs with a sense of craftsmanship and elegance which makes for a pure yet distinctive jewellery collection. Antwerp's Most Brilliant certified jeweller

In this street we will pass by Anne Zellien and Robb Zilla. Anne Zellien became particularly interested in a style known as ’Sentimental jewellery' which was particularly fashionable in Europe during the 17th and 18th century. Famous for strongly personalized jewellery with engravings, hidden messages, portraits and charms, the style’s goal is to accentuate the bond between 2 people. Anne uses these concepts in her own romantic fashion to create jewellery that is both modern and classic. With 15 years of experience, Robb.Zilla has developed a very modern approach to designing jewellery. Alongside his own collection, he invites his clients to design with him. This way of working is very much in line with his belief that you should be able to tweak a design to your liking, in order to make the jewellery even more personal to the wearer.

Located just steps from the MOMU Fashion museum we'll meet two household names in the Antwerp jewellery scene. Pascale Masselis and Hilde Van Belleghem. During her career Hilde has been awarded prizes by De Beers and the Antwerp Diamond High Council. Alongside working on her own collection, she ensures the path of future generations of goldsmiths by teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts in Sint-Niklaas. Pascale Masselis graduated from the Royal Academy of Antwerp in 1983. Naturally creative with a fine eye for detail and design, Pascale started making jewellery by creating unique pieces for friends and family, today her jewellery collection celebrates 30 years. Her fascination with the colourful and exciting world of gemstones has taken her on captivating travels around the world, and gemstones are the core inspiration for many of her designs. She works exclusively with 18 carat gold and every piece of jewellery she creates is unique and handcrafted in her own atelier.

Founded in 2012 by a lawyer, a business consultant and an aerospace engineer, the label they created, Diamanti Per Tutti, is proof that one only needs to pursue one’s dream for it to come true. Their collective passion for jewellery and diamonds intensified into a common desire to create their own label. Treading the line between fine jewellery and fashion, they cater to elegant, modern women of all generations who seek accessible fine jewellery.

Studio collect was founded by Hermien, Saskia, Magaly and Hannah in 2013. After graduating from Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts, the 4 designers found they had a shared vision for jewellery design and decided to join forces. Every piece is designed and handcrafted In their own studio. Their collection is characterized by clean lines and simplified shapes. Often inspired by art, architecture and industrial design, Studio Collect turns shapes taken out of daily life into wearable jewellery.

A street filled with smaller independant boutiques that will cater to anyones taste. this is where the locals shop! For over 30 years Katrin Wouters and Karen Hendrix have been creating nationally and internationally-acclaimed jewellery. Today, no less than 70 collections have seen the light and their jewellery has been spotted on celebrities including Alicia Keys, Scarlett Johansson and Siena Miller. O! Jewelry specializes in fine luxury jewellery in 18-carat gold, and top quality diamonds. Their mission is to make exceptional pieces that break with traditional design and radiate confidence. Designer Lore Van Keer developed her own minimalist aesthetic. She explores the boundaries of jewellery design, balancing on the edge of abstract deconstruction. Antique jewellery enthusiasts will find their heart’s desire at Adelin, that specializes in antique jewellery, Art Deco furniture and vintage watches. Antwerp's Most Brilliant certified

Sara Gies believes in designing jewellery that can be worn daily and tries to translate emotions into her work. Ranging from abstract to poetic, every piece is very pure but carefully considered. Subtle and delicate yet at the same time very intricate and playful. Nico Taeymans discovered his passion for art and jewellery at a very young age. His collections are known for their quirky, handmade and contemporary jewellery. Edgy yet sophisticated, Nico‘s strong signature style resembles a “second skin”; however striking his creations might be, the aim is to put the wearer, not the jewel, in the spotlight. Antwerp's Most Brilliant certified Studio collect was founded in 2013. After graduating from Antwerp’s Royal Academy of Fine Arts, the 4 designers found they had a shared vision for jewellery design and decided to join forces. Often inspired by art, architecture and industrial design, Studio Collect turns shapes taken out of daily life into wearable jewellery.