Hearts and Arrows by HRD Antwerp’ is the new objective measuring system for Hearts and Arrows developed by HRD Antwerp scientists. It will be implemented in the grading services provided by the HRD Antwerp - Diamond Lab, which issues one of the world’s most respected diamond certificates.

The newly developed automatic measuring device and software provides objective criteria and repeatable results, according to which HRD Antwerp can now determine with more accuracy whether a diamond meets its ‘Hearts & Arrows’ standard.

The Hearts and Arrows by HRD Antwerp® service is designed for diamond professionals, who require accurate and repeatable feedback to assist them in the manufacturing and sales process.

On top of its new grading service, HRD Antwerp will provide feedback and production guidelines for the Hearts & Arrows pattern.

HRD Antwerp will explain the technical guidelines to the diamond professionals during a seminar ‘Hearts & Arrows by HRD Antwerp®’ on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 5 pm. at its premises, Hoveniersstraat 22, 2018 Antwerpen. Free admission. Registration is required at veerle.van.esbroeck@hrdantwerp.be, tel +32 3 222 05 66 or fax +32 3 222 05 46

HRD Antwerp NV is the subsidiary of the Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC), the private foundation formerly known as the Hoge Raad voor Diamant (HRD). HRD Antwerp operates six services : Diamond Lab, the first ISO-certified diamond lab, which issues one of the world’s most respected diamond certificates; Precious Stones Lab; Education; Graduates Club; Equipment and Research. HRD Antwerp - Diamond Lab is NBN EN ISO/IEC 17025- certified.