Expertise
DIVA has built up unique and highly sought-after expertise in jewellery, silver and gemstones, and shares it to the professional field of jewellers and diamond dealers in Antwerp.
Mastery rooted in Antwerp
Antwerp is internationally recognised as the city of goldsmithing and diamonds. DIVA builds on this historic dominance with a strong focus on:
- historical and material know-how in jewellery, silver and gemstones
- the cultural context and significance of objects down the centuries
- craft and artistic techniques – from traditional silversmithing to contemporary jewellery design.
How can we help you?
DIVA offers expertise and support to:
- researchers working in the fields of jewellery, craftsmanship or heritage;
- designers with an interest in technique, tradition or reference collections;
- journalists, students and members of the public with questions about the history of jewellery, silver or gemstones.
DIVA shares its knowledge through publications, lectures, consultancy and collaborations. Its substantive expertise is strongly underpinned by years of collection development, research, exhibitions, national and international partnerships and a strong network of professionals.
Discover the conservation and restoration lab
In the conservation and restoration lab, we care for precious items from the collection and preserve them for future generations. The metal conservator-restorer is happy to tell you more about the treatments for precious metals and the various methods and materials used to this end.
Do you have a question for one of our staff members?
DIVA can count on the dedication of enthusiastic museum staff. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
