Second Edition of CARAT+ in Antwerp Welcomes Almost 4,000 Visitors

The second edition of CARAT+ recorded a total of 3,829 visitors during the three-day event, up from 2,927 last year, the organizers said.

Among the visitors were diamond professionals, buyers and members of the press from 50 countries, including India, Hong Kong, Japan, China, Israel, the United Arab Emirates, the United States and the United Kingdom.

"Despite this year-on-year growth from the inaugural edition in 2017, CARAT+ understands the need to widen its scope and will now introduce further initiatives to encourage more retailers, designers, brands and buyers to attend in 2019," according to a statement.

More than 2,400 visitors attended the inaugural day of CARAT+ 2018 and CARAT+ Night alone.