Studio DŌ Revives Antwerp’s Lapidary Tradition by Complementing Craftsmanhip with Innovation

Anwerpt is known as the world’s diamond capital for good reason—the practice of diamond cutting dates back to the 16th century—yet few people know that the city also boasts a long history of semi-precious gemstone cutting, which is understandable because the craft has now completely disappeared. Local stonework atelier Studio DŌ aims to remedy this by reviving Antwerp’s lapidary tradition through a contemporary lens.