About Adin

Our Service Pledge To You:
• We respond to all orders within 24 hours and happy to assist you via phone.
• Your credit card transaction and personal data's are secured by the latest technology.
• Jewelry is fully insured and shipped by Fedex within 3 days worldwide.
• NO international custom fees for all our antique jewelry.
• 7 days money back guarantee.

About Us
Adin (fine antique jewellery), located in the heart of Antwerp, Belgium, is a famous antique jewellery company specializing in 19th century European antique jewelry. Since 1983, We regularly sell to valued customers, private collectors, museums or movies such as Da Vinci Code. We believe this store shows the dedication of our team, quality control and service.

We have a comprehensive knowledge of the market value of the various periods and styles of antique jewelry and diamonds. Adin has the resources and interest to sell and buy the most important antique jewelry, diamonds, precious stones, brand watches, natural pearls and massive silverware.

Adin's online department has been active since March 1999 and has been greeted by extremely positive reviews by our online clients. Since the first launch of the Adin antique jewelry website it has undergone many upgrades over the years, keeping Adin an example for many colleagues worldwide on how to present jewelry over the internet. There are few antique jewelry dealers worldwide that do not know Adin. Feel free to check with your local antique jewelry dealer or antique jewelry appraiser about our good international reputation and the high standards of professionalism we follow.



What Makes Us Different ?

"For a specialist in antique jewelry, there is no better place to be than Antwerp, Belgium; the diamond-trading capital of the world ! "

Since the middle ages, this elegant Lady City built a strong reputation in the diamond trade giving birth to famous jewelers and fashion designers. Through generations, couples with taste turn to Antwerp to purchase fine pieces of jewelry. And also in a habit that passed on from mother to daughter, people come to the Antwerp experts to sell their jewelry. Many of these pieces find their way back in the stunning collection of antique and estate jewelry, a source of incredible and unique jewels at very reasonable prices. It's almost a public secret; the best source for luxury second hand jewelry in the world is Antwerp !

When either looking for a quality engagement ring or a diamonds tank-bracelet with a budget in mind, you will often end up by acquiring a luxurious item or a dazzling French designer jewel at an incredibly low price. Even better, many pieces carry both romanticism and history ! If you want something unique for your be-loved, a jewel unseen anywhere else or a piece of jewelry coming along with your personality why not purchasing a strong design ring from the 1940's, a glamorous and eye's catcher Art Deco pendant or an elegant pair of Victorian earrings in gold and filigree perfect for holidays evenings. All as good as new !

You are living far away from Europe ? If you cannot make it to Antwerp, Antwerp will come to you ! The Professional Adin Jewelers have build long time reputation over the Internet. Comfortably sit at home with good music, you can shop your favorite jewelry knowing that you will be treated as a high valued international customer. A few clicks and days later, you receive the beauty on your kitchen bench. You have just been shopping in Europe !

Adin is one of the few famous Antwerp jewelry houses, cutting corners to bring you the best and proud of its worldwide reputation.



The Way We Work

In addition to the buying and selling of antiques Adin is also a trader in precious metals and a major high street buyer of second hand jewellery. We have our own repair and restore studio and an experienced team of master goldsmiths and stone-setters. Antiques come in mostly by way of our high-street buying shop in Antwerp, Belgium. Most of the sellers are private individuals and jewelers who work as middleman between their customers and Adin.

Most of the jewels offered to us will never see the inside of our workshops (atelier), as only the very best are selected for sale or restoring. The rest are passed on to our precious metals department to be processed through the appropriate channels. This assures that the jewellery we sell as antiques are only those that our experts consider to be fine examples of their type.



Adin's History

The company Adin (an ancient biblical term for fine or noble) was started in 1983 by the two partners Messrs. Henry Edel and Elkan Wijnberg. Elkan had just received his certification as a master-goldsmith while Henry had been a successful diamond merchant.
Originally an antique gold and silver restoring and trading company they soon developed a taste for the nineteenth century jewellery which Elkan was specialized in. They soon came to be known in Belgium as the ones offering the best prices for old jewelry.

Adin's antique restoration team (in own workshop) has a full-time occupation with the restorations of antique jewelry owned by customers and by Adin. Restoring antique jewelry for customers is done with the same dedication and enthusiasm as it would be Adin's.
Since 2003, Henry is enjoying his retirement and Elkan has become CEO of Adin. Elkan personally is a member of "the Belgian Chamber of Experts to the Courts of Justice" and to "The American Society of Jewelry Historians".

Adin is famous for the care and authentic expertise it lavish on even the smallest jewel to bring it up to the standard its customers have come to expect from the Adin name.



Customers Comments

From: Beth
Living in: Manalapan, New Jersey, USA

" My goodness that was fast! I expected the whole thing to take a couple of weeks! Just got home a little bit ago and there was this big package on the kitchen table. When I read the return label, I thought 'what on earth could this be?! I only ordered a 'little ring'..... ....... She is absolutely charmed with the ring, but after looking over everything extra you so thoughtfully included, she exclaimed, 'I just can't believe somebody went to all this trouble for one little ring!' Her delight with everything has been worth more than I can express in words...and I want to thank you for 'making the day' for both of us!! I have tried to leave a positive feed back on eBay, but apparently unless the actual purchase is made via the auction (and not a private sale), it can't be done. So please accept this note as a heartfelt 'thank you' to you, Tania, and the whole ADIN team. Warmest regards, "

From: Jane
Living in: Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

" My Lovely Friends: The earrings came today, and they were beautiful as always. Thank you for the delicious chocolates as well! "

From: Miriam
Living in: Des Moines, Iowa, USA

" I recieved the ring today!! It is very pretty and dainty. Thank you for everything. Hope to be able to buy from you again. Thank you also for the extras they were an added surprise. Could not believe how fast it got here. "

From: Donna
Living in: Dallas, Texas, USA

" I got to say you guys are my favorite people to buy from. I've had several people e mail me from ebay asking about you and I really can't say enough good things. The people here in the US could take some lessons from you guys on customer service. Thanks again. "

From: Dean
Living in: Long Beach, California, USA

" Hello everyone at Adin!! I wanted to thank you for the wonderful gifts you sent with the St. Christopher medal. The chocolates were superb and I really appreciate the tin and the book. I'm extremely satisfied with the medal and look forward to doing more business with you. Thanks again!! "

From: Margot
Living in: Old Chatham, New York, USA

" The wonderful package arrived a little while ago and once again, I am thrilled. You do everything so very nicely. 1) The chocolate is gone, and my husband isn't even home - heheh 2) The ring is on my finger, and I doubt it will be for sale...it fits perfectly and is great fun. 3) The Pendant is wonderful, and please, should you ever be able to get another, I would love to have it. I shall check all your new listings over the weekend, and I send the best to you and all at Adin. Thank you again. "

From: Laurence
Living in: Tipperary, Ireland

" Today I received Your cufflinks together with Your famous Belgian chocolates and a very beautiful diary. Thank You most sincerely for this kind gesture. Although I have bought many nice objects during my lifetime, this was my first ever purchase at an auction.As a result,this particular sale will stay with me always. I have a feeling that luck was on my side You being the dealer. You obviously are tops at Your profession. Thank You for treating me with kindness and efficiency and I have no doubt we shall trade again. "

From: Janet
Living in: Riverdale, New York, USA

" Arrived early this morning and I was able to wear my ring to work! There is nothing typical about this "typical retro 40's ring"; It is just beautiful, and thanks to the Adin Team it fits perfectly. My best friend was so jealous that even as I write this note I know she is looking at your auctions! Again, I thank the Adin Team. Spending money should always be this rewarding and fun! "

From: Jean
Living in: Amsterdam, New York, USA

" Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! The package arrived today, and the medal is even lovelier than I pictured it; I am wearing it, already. Please express to the Adin team my deepest appreciation for the kind attention. Now I REALLY can't wait to visit -- especially since I can see where you are, on the map! It has been a great pleasure to do business with you and be assured I will do so again. "

From: Don
Living in: Mechanicsville, Virginia, USA

" I got home late tonight to the most wonderful surprise, especially after a very long day. The St. Christopher medal arrived. I was totally awed by everything you sent...so much that I had to awaken my wife to show her. She so loves chocolate too. You are the best I have ever dealt with on ebay and I hope I have an opportunity to buy again in the future. I will certainly recommend you to all my friends. Many many thanks for such generosity and kindness! Have a truly blessed day! "

From: Margot
Living in: Old Chatham, New York, USA

" I am a dealer in upstate New York. I have just spend over an hour looking at, and reading your wonderful comments on each bidding page. You have done such a wonderful job - and although I thought I was fairly knowledgeable, I learned a great deal during this "tour". Once again - my thanks and congratulations for the beautiful job you have done. I only wish that others would follow your lead. "

From: Karen
Living in: Weston, Connecticut, USA

" I just wanted to let you know that the gold and pearl ring arrived safely. The ring is absolutely beautiful and I want to thank you all for such a thoroughly pleasant experience. The payment process was easy, the shipping was incredibly fast (and it was a lot of fun tracking my item across the world!) and your packaging was spectacular! I've never seen anything so beautifully presented. You really know how to do things right! I would love to do business together again soon. Thank you for everything. "