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Buy your beloved piece of jewellery from us

Before deciding upon a piece of jewelry like an engagement ring it is advisable to first take a look at our wide collection online before visiting our atelier. You can select different models and add them to the info-request basket to receive more information. Also, feel free to call us during opening hours. By doing this, we will have time to prepare your visit and eventually prepare the stones needed to make the jewelry.

It is also possible to create your own design or to have your old jewelry transformed into a modern, new piece. Inspiration can be found on our online catalog. Your creation will handled by our goldsmith and, without any obligations, a price can be made.

Who we are

Peter Poussenier is specialized in hand-made and customized diamond jewellery, ranging from timeless and classic designs to one-of-a-kind pieces. As a result of this, our gamma is endless and unlimited, everything is possible!

Besides the production of tailor-made jewellery in our atelier, we also offer loose diamonds and a range of services.

  • The purchase of old gold or diamonds
  • Free appraisal of diamonds: usually, the quality of a diamond can only be judged if the stone is unset. If needed, our setter is able to remove the stone from its setting for further evaluation. Also, we are able to give advice on how to recut a stone if the cut is outdated.
  • We provide a safe and discrete environment for our customers. This in combination with a unique and multicultural atmosphere.
  • We believe in maintaining a long-term and positive buyer-seller relationship that is partly based on a strong after-sales service.

Configure Your Diamond Jewel Online

On the website of Peter Poussenier you can configure you own jewel with the diamond of your choice.

Peter Poussenier works closely with the best Antwerp Diamond Cutters and has access to their entire range. This allows you to select the most unique and interesting diamonds on our website by adding them to the jewel of your choice.

You can prepare your visit by forwarding a preferred selection in advance or order directly from our website and have your dream jewel delivered insured to your home.

Not coincidentally, in the heart of the diamond district

Our ideal location in the middle of the Diamond Quarter means that we are not tied down by our stock. Our supply is only limited by the size of the market itself which represented an annual turnover of 52 billion euro and no less than 32.600 direct and indirect jobs. We are also able to maintain competitive prices, having the ability to quickly act upon changes in this market.

We are not only able to provide lower prices for our customers due to our location, but also provide the know-how that cannot be find anywhere else in the world.

  • The cutting of diamonds is a true craft. Based on the long tradition of Antwerp as thé city of diamonds, it is not unusual that diamonds cut in Antwerp are far superior than diamonds cut in low wage countries.
  • Over the years, we have developed strong relationships with our suppliers, allowing us to guarantee the quality and origins of the diamonds we work with. Three certification institutes; the Diamond High Council (HRD), the International Gemological Institute (IGI) and the Gemological institute of America (GIA) are responsible for handing out diamond certificates. These three insititutes have their offices in the Diamond Quarter. By working with these suppliers, we are guaranteed that stones come from conflict-free areas, applied through the Kimberley certificate.
  • To ensure the highest quality, we work closely with our specialized goldsmiths, setters, engravers, polishers, etc. who provide us with valuable craftmanship.
  • The handling and shipping of valuable jewellery are looked after by specialized delivery services that also have their offices in the close vicinity.

Accessibility, we are only

  • 5 minutes away from Antwerp's Central Station
  • 15 minutes away from the Antwerp Airport (Deurne)
  • 30 minutes away from Brussels Airport and 1h15 from Charleroi (Brussels South)
  • 1h15min. away from Brussels South Charleroi Airport

Pricing

As you might have noticed, jewellery prices are not always listed on the site. This is simply due to the ever-changing prices of precious metals on the market, as well as to the dollar fluctuations (diamonds are traded in dollars). For these reasons variations in pricings are not unusual.

In regards to our pricing, just like our jewellery, we take account of every individual's personal needs.

In this way, alloys can vary depending on the designed jewellery: platinum, yellow-,white-, red-, or rosé-gold. In turn, diamonds can also be chosen by the client, depending on the desired quality. As you can see, the client has a full control of what he or she wishes to order, from budget-friendly to the more exclusive jewelleries. Prices are, of course, also determined by the thickness, in other words, the weight of the jewellery. By all means, when comparing jewellery prices it is important that one does not compare apples and oranges, due to the extensive nature of the market.

It is also possible to bring in your own design. It must however be technically possible to produce and we must be able guarantee the same quality as we are renowned for.

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any specific questions. You can do this via the site, telephone or even better, stop by our store!

You're more than welcome.

Already more than 30 years

Peter Poussenier Bvba is a registered diamond company at AWDC (registration number: 9717). The words “diamond” and “gemstone” imply natural origin. We don't sell “synthetic,” “laboratory-grown” or “laboratory-created,” and we avoid the terms “real,” “genuine” and “authentic,” when describing such man-made products.

For more than 30 years we work together with renowned diamond grading labs as GIA, HRD and IGI.

AWDC Registration

Company origin and vision

After his studies, Peter Poussenier followed a rather adventurous career path, before settling down in the world of precious stones and high-end jewellery at the age of 22. The Spanish economy was booming in the early nineties, and Peter saw a chance to collaborate with a Spanish manufacturer of gold diamond jewellery. He built his own client base of jewellers in the Benelux, developing extensive product knowledge and a feeling for the market. Armed with this experience he eventually decided to start producing jewellery himself. Two years after hiring a designer from the Antwerp Aademy and experimenting with silver, he switched to gold jewellery, surrounding himself with experienced and technically formed goldsmiths.

At first, a lot of time was dedicated to creating an efficient and highly optimized production process of series of jewellery. However, this strategy has certain disadvantages, such as:

  • One is forced to produce in large quantities
  • The finishing done by a machine is of lower quality than finishing by hand
  • Constant managing and tuning of the process are quite time consuming and stressful often at the expense of creativity
  • By the repetitive nature of batch production it is humanly not enriching when one is only involved in just a small part of a creation

Focussed on high-end jewellery, atelier Peter Poussenier fills a niche market. Our work combines the demand for high quality and personal jewellery as well as authentic craftsmanship. We are specialized in the coupling of traditional knowledge with modern techniques.

Legal recognition as a craftsman

As a craftsman, Peter Poussenier is legally recognized by the Commission Craftsmen of the federal government or FPS Economy (law of March 19, 2014). This recognition confirms the authentic character of our activity, the manual aspect of our work and our know-how as a craftsman. You can visit the website by clicking on the link below. In french the site is called "www.lesArtisans.be" and we are described as "Bijoutier orfèvre pierres précieuses".

FOD Economie - les Artisans.be

Unizo recognizes Peter Poussenier on June 4, 2014 as Handmade In Belgium HIB Ambassador

After screening your application for the Handmade-in-Belgium label, we can do it report positive news that you qualify as a HIB ambassador.

Congratulations! Our jury is of the opinion that you meet the criteria provided to receive the label, i.e.:

  • You are self-employed as your main occupation in Belgium.
  • You have a company with a maximum of 20 employees.
  • A substantial part of your range is handmade.
  • At least 50% of the 'making process' of your product is done by hand yourself and/or employees. (Therein lies the difference with pure industrial production).
  • You create a product/provide a service with a certain utility function, which you immediately distinguishes it from the artist.
  • You make a unique product that bears 'the maker's signature'.

You have a beautiful business and with this authenticity label we want you company as a craft enterprise distinguished from industry and the hobbyists. The label also offers your customer the guarantee of authenticity of the manufacturing process, which also increases the value of your craft product.

www.handmadeinbelgium.com

Import Duties and Taxes

VAT rates applied on products differ depends on the country being shipped to.

  • Pickup at one of our locations
    Local VAT is applied. However when being exported outside the EU, the VAT can be refunded after you receiving a valid proof of export.

  • Shipping outside the EU
    No VAT is applied when shipping to a country outside the European Union, however import duties and taxes may by charged by the country being shipped to. Please inform yourself by your local customs agency.

  • Shipping to another member state of the EU
    VAT rates applied depend on the member state being shipped to.

    Standard VAT rates applied in EU member countries (last updated as of 1 January 2021):

    Member State Standard VAT rate
    Austria 20%
    Belgium 21%
    Bulgaria 20%
    Cyprus 19%
    Czechia 21%
    Germany 19%
    Denmark 25%
    Estonia 20%
    Greece 24%
    Spain 21%
    Finland 24%
    France 20%
    Croatia 25%
    Hungary 27%
    Ireland 23%
    Italy 22%
    Lithuania 21%
    Luxembourg 17%
    Latvia 21%
    Malta 18%
    Netherlands 21%
    Poland 23%
    Portugal 23%
    Romania 19%
    Sweden 25%
    Slovenia 22%
    Slovakia 20%

Terms And Conditions

This website is owned by Peter Poussenier Bv
Contact details: Lange Herentalsestraat 8, 2018 Antwerp
Phone: +32(0)3 226 28 98
E-mail: info@poussenier.com
Company number: BE-0462.625.761
RPR: Antwerp (Establishment at Commercial Court Mechelen)

By accessing and using the website you explicitly agree with the following general conditions.

Intellectual property rights The contents of this site, including the brands, logos, drawings, data, product or company names, texts, images, etc. are protected by intellectual rights and belong to Peter Poussenier Bv or entitled third parties.

Limitation of liability The information on the website is of a general nature. The information is not adapted to personal or specific circumstances, and can therefore not be considered as personal, professional or legal advice to the user.

Peter Poussenier Bv makes every effort to ensure that the information provided is complete, accurate, accurate and updated. Despite these efforts, inaccuracies may occur in the information provided. If the information provided contains inaccuracies or if certain information on or via the site would be unavailable, company name will make the greatest possible effort to rectify this as quickly as possible. Peter Poussenier Bv can not be held liable for direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of the information on this site. If you find inaccuracies in the information made available via the site, you can contact the site manager.

The content of the site (including links) can be adapted, modified or supplemented at any time without notice or notification. Company name does not guarantee the proper functioning of the website and can in no way be held liable for a malfunction or temporary (un) availability of the website or for any form of damage, direct or indirect, that would result from the access to or use of the website. Peter Poussenier Bv can under no circumstances be held liable in any way whatsoever, directly or indirectly, in any way or any other way, for damage resulting from the use of this site or of another, in particular as a result of links or hyperlinks, including, without limitation, of all losses, work interruptions, damage to programs or other data on the computer system, equipment, software or other of the user.

The website may contain hyperlinks to websites or pages of third parties, or indirectly refer to them. Placing links to these websites or pages in no way implies an implicit approval of their content. Peter Poussenier Bv expressly declares that it has no control over the content or other characteristics of these websites and can in no case be held liable for their content or characteristics or for any other form of damage caused by their use.

Applicable law and competent courts. Belgian law applies to this site. In case of dispute, only the courts of our choice have jurisdiction. EU online dispute resolution: http://ec.europa.eu/odr

Sales Conditions

Because all orders are custom made and the diamonds, precious metals or other raw materials are only purchased by us from our suppliers after you place an order, purchases are non-returnable. Any prices quoted are subject to errors, typographical errors, changes in currency and precious metal rates and the demand and supply on the diamond market. Any diamonds supplied have been (sourced) purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict, in compliance with the United Nations Resolutions and corresponding national laws (where the invoice is generated). The seller hereby guarantees that these diamonds are conflict free and confirms adherence to the WDC SoW Guidelines. The seller guarantees this on the basis of the information communicated (orally or in writing) by the diamond supplier. Delivered gemstones may have been treated using conventional methods. The images and stated values ​​are only indicative and may differ slightly from the actual items to which any transactions or sales acts relate and are protected by copyright law.

The goods remain our sole property until all invoices and bills paid in full. The goods travel at risk of the customer, starting from the exit on our premises, unless otherwise agreed to ship insured with a specialized delivery service company. Repair services will be performed to the best of our abilities, but on the full responsibility of the principal. Insurance must be taken out by the client. The signatory personally and undivided warrants all deposit balances or any damages arising from this agreement. The agreed delivery times and prices are only indicative and not binding. If the order is cancelled, the customer is obliged to compensate at least 30% of the amount ordered. By accepting this document the client or customer accepts the aforementioned terms and conditions. In case of dispute only courts of our choice have jurisdiction.

EU online dispute resolution: http://ec.europa.eu/odr

Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy

Peter Poussenier Bv processes personal data in accordance with this privacy statement. For further information, questions or comments regarding our privacy policy, please visit the e-mail address info@poussenier.com or contact us via our contact page.

Processing purposes Peter Poussenier Bv collects and processes customer's personal data for customer and order management (including customer administration, follow-up of orders / deliveries, invoicing, monitoring solvency, profiling and sending marketing and personalized advertising).

Legal basis (s) of processing Personal data are processed on the basis of article 6.1. (a) consent, (b) (necessary for the execution of an agreement), (c) (necessary to comply with a legal obligation), (f) (necessary for the defense of our legitimate interest to undertake) of the General Data Protection Regulation.

Storage period The personal data processed for customer management will be retained for the period necessary to comply with legal requirements (including in the field of accounting).

Right of access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection and transferability of personal data The customer has the right to inspect his personal data at all times and can (have them) correct them if they are incorrect or incomplete, have them removed, restrict their processing and object to the processing of personal data concerning him on the basis of article 6.1 (e) or (f), including profiling based on those provisions. In addition, the customer has the right to obtain a copy (in a structured, current and machine-readable form) of his personal data and to have the personal data forwarded to another company. In order to exercise the above rights, the customer is asked to:

send an e-mail to the following e-mail address: info@poussenier.com; 

Direct marketing The customer has the right to oppose free of charge any processing of his personal data with a view to direct marketing.

Complaint The Client has the right to lodge a complaint with the Commission for the Protection of Privacy (Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels - commission@privacycommission.be).

The use of "cookies".

During a visit to the site, 'cookies' can be placed on the hard disk of your computer. A cookie is a text file that is placed by the server of a website in the browser of your computer or on your mobile device when you consult a website. Cookies can not be used to identify people, a cookie can only identify a machine.

Use is made of 'First party cookies', these are technical cookies that are used by the visited site itself and that aim to make the site function optimally, and 'Third Party cookies' from Google Analytics to get statistics from our website at hold.

You can set your internet browser in such a way that cookies are not accepted, that you receive a warning when a cookie is installed or that the cookies are subsequently removed from your hard drive. You can do this via the settings of your browser (via the help function). Keep in mind that certain graphic elements can not appear correctly, or that you will not be able to use certain applications.

By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.

Google analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies" (text files placed on your computer) to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about Your use of the website (including Your IP address) is transferred to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to keep track of how you use the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators and to offer other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may provide this information to third parties if Google is legally obliged to do so, or if these third parties process the information on behalf of Google. Google will not combine your IP address with other data held by Google. You can refuse the use of cookies by choosing the appropriate settings in your browser. However, we would like to point out that in that case you may not be able to use all the features of this website. By using this website you consent to the processing of the information by Google in the manner and for the purposes described above.

Terms Of Service

This website is owned by Peter Poussenier Bv
Contact details: Lange Herentalsestraat 8, 2018 Antwerp
Phone: +32(0)3 226 28 98
E-mail: info@poussenier.com
Company number: BE-0462.625.761
RPR: Antwerp (Establishment at Commercial Court Mechelen)

By accessing and using the website you explicitly agree with the following general conditions.

Intellectual property rights The contents of this site, including the brands, logos, drawings, data, product or company names, texts, images, etc. are protected by intellectual rights and belong to Peter Poussenier Bv or entitled third parties.

Limitation of liability The information on the website is of a general nature. The information is not adapted to personal or specific circumstances, and can therefore not be considered as personal, professional or legal advice to the user.

Peter Poussenier Bv makes every effort to ensure that the information provided is complete, accurate, accurate and updated. Despite these efforts, inaccuracies may occur in the information provided. If the information provided contains inaccuracies or if certain information on or via the site would be unavailable, company name will make the greatest possible effort to rectify this as quickly as possible. Peter Poussenier Bv can not be held liable for direct or indirect damage resulting from the use of the information on this site. If you find inaccuracies in the information made available via the site, you can contact the site manager.

The content of the site (including links) can be adapted, modified or supplemented at any time without notice or notification. Company name does not guarantee the proper functioning of the website and can in no way be held liable for a malfunction or temporary (un) availability of the website or for any form of damage, direct or indirect, that would result from the access to or use of the website. Peter Poussenier Bv can under no circumstances be held liable in any way whatsoever, directly or indirectly, in any way or any other way, for damage resulting from the use of this site or of another, in particular as a result of links or hyperlinks, including, without limitation, of all losses, work interruptions, damage to programs or other data on the computer system, equipment, software or other of the user.

The website may contain hyperlinks to websites or pages of third parties, or indirectly refer to them. Placing links to these websites or pages in no way implies an implicit approval of their content. Peter Poussenier Bv expressly declares that it has no control over the content or other characteristics of these websites and can in no case be held liable for their content or characteristics or for any other form of damage caused by their use.

Applicable law and competent courts. Belgian law applies to this site. In case of dispute, only the courts of our choice have jurisdiction. EU online dispute resolution: http://ec.europa.eu/odr

Sales Conditions

Because all orders are custom made and the diamonds, precious metals or other raw materials are only purchased by us from our suppliers after you place an order, purchases are non-returnable. Any prices quoted are subject to errors, typographical errors, changes in currency and precious metal rates and the demand and supply on the diamond market. Any diamonds supplied have been (sourced) purchased from legitimate sources not involved in funding conflict, in compliance with the United Nations Resolutions and corresponding national laws (where the invoice is generated). The seller hereby guarantees that these diamonds are conflict free and confirms adherence to the WDC SoW Guidelines. The seller guarantees this on the basis of the information communicated (orally or in writing) by the diamond supplier. Delivered gemstones may have been treated using conventional methods. The images and stated values ​​are only indicative and may differ slightly from the actual items to which any transactions or sales acts relate and are protected by copyright law.

The goods remain our sole property until all invoices and bills paid in full. The goods travel at risk of the customer, starting from the exit on our premises, unless otherwise agreed to ship insured with a specialized delivery service company. Repair services will be performed to the best of our abilities, but on the full responsibility of the principal. Insurance must be taken out by the client. The signatory personally and undivided warrants all deposit balances or any damages arising from this agreement. The agreed delivery times and prices are only indicative and not binding. If the order is cancelled, the customer is obliged to compensate at least 30% of the amount ordered. By accepting this document the client or customer accepts the aforementioned terms and conditions. In case of dispute only courts of our choice have jurisdiction.

EU online dispute resolution: http://ec.europa.eu/odr

Privacy Statement

Privacy Policy

Peter Poussenier Bv processes personal data in accordance with this privacy statement. For further information, questions or comments regarding our privacy policy, please visit the e-mail address info@poussenier.com or contact us via our contact page.

Processing purposes Peter Poussenier Bv collects and processes customer's personal data for customer and order management (including customer administration, follow-up of orders / deliveries, invoicing, monitoring solvency, profiling and sending marketing and personalized advertising).

Legal basis (s) of processing Personal data are processed on the basis of article 6.1. (a) consent, (b) (necessary for the execution of an agreement), (c) (necessary to comply with a legal obligation), (f) (necessary for the defense of our legitimate interest to undertake) of the General Data Protection Regulation.

Storage period The personal data processed for customer management will be retained for the period necessary to comply with legal requirements (including in the field of accounting).

Right of access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection and transferability of personal data The customer has the right to inspect his personal data at all times and can (have them) correct them if they are incorrect or incomplete, have them removed, restrict their processing and object to the processing of personal data concerning him on the basis of article 6.1 (e) or (f), including profiling based on those provisions. In addition, the customer has the right to obtain a copy (in a structured, current and machine-readable form) of his personal data and to have the personal data forwarded to another company. In order to exercise the above rights, the customer is asked to:

send an e-mail to the following e-mail address: info@poussenier.com; 

Direct marketing The customer has the right to oppose free of charge any processing of his personal data with a view to direct marketing.

Complaint The Client has the right to lodge a complaint with the Commission for the Protection of Privacy (Drukpersstraat 35, 1000 Brussels - commission@privacycommission.be).

The use of "cookies".

During a visit to the site, 'cookies' can be placed on the hard disk of your computer. A cookie is a text file that is placed by the server of a website in the browser of your computer or on your mobile device when you consult a website. Cookies can not be used to identify people, a cookie can only identify a machine.

Use is made of 'First party cookies', these are technical cookies that are used by the visited site itself and that aim to make the site function optimally, and 'Third Party cookies' from Google Analytics to get statistics from our website at hold.

You can set your internet browser in such a way that cookies are not accepted, that you receive a warning when a cookie is installed or that the cookies are subsequently removed from your hard drive. You can do this via the settings of your browser (via the help function). Keep in mind that certain graphic elements can not appear correctly, or that you will not be able to use certain applications.

By using our website, you agree to our use of cookies.

Google analytics

This website uses Google Analytics, a web analytics service provided by Google Inc. ("Google"). Google Analytics uses "cookies" (text files placed on your computer) to help the website analyze how users use the site. The information generated by the cookie about Your use of the website (including Your IP address) is transferred to and stored by Google on servers in the United States. Google uses this information to keep track of how you use the website, to compile reports on website activity for website operators and to offer other services relating to website activity and internet usage. Google may provide this information to third parties if Google is legally obliged to do so, or if these third parties process the information on behalf of Google. Google will not combine your IP address with other data held by Google. You can refuse the use of cookies by choosing the appropriate settings in your browser. However, we would like to point out that in that case you may not be able to use all the features of this website. By using this website you consent to the processing of the information by Google in the manner and for the purposes described above.

Wrist Size

How do you measure your wrist size?

The size of your wrist is smaller than the size of your wristband: you have to add a few centimeters to the size of your wrist according to your preference:

Preference: Add to your size:
Tight 1.5cm
Medium lose 2 cm
Lose 3 cm

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Your bracelet is most comfortable when 2½ cm larger than the size of your wrist. Measure the circumference of your wrist (right above the bone on the side of the finger) and add 2½ cm.

Example:

  • Your wrist size (measured right above the bone on your finger's side) = 16,5 cm.
  • Add 2.5 cm, according to your preference.
  • The size of your bracelet is 19 cm.

Measuring your wrist Determining your wrist size is easy with a string or tape measure. You can wrap a measuring tape around your wrist, not too tight but close around. Then record the size on the measuring tape. In the absence of a measuring tape, wrap a string in the same way around your wrist. Put a mark on the string where the string has completely surrounded your wrist. Then place the string along a ruler and set the size.

You can of course also measure a well-fitting bracelet and keep this length.

Ring Size

How do you measure your ring size?

Print the page "Ringsize Guide Poussenier" (PDF format) from the link below and check the scaling.

  • ensure that the option "page scaling" is set to none in your printer settings
  • print this page and measure the bar below
  • if the bar is not exactly 1 inche or 30mm, please check your printer settings
  • always measure your finger at the end of the day. This will ensure a more accurate measurement. Also avoid measuring your ring size when you have cold hands.
  • when filling in a request form on our website, always fill in the circumference in mm

Download PDF: [Ringsize Guide Poussenier.pdf]()