Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring

[dalton99a]

https://apnews.com/article/antwerp-belgium-diamond-ring-trump-3d23fb3ff8a7bab763dd51880a1987ca

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring
By SAM McNEIL
Updated 10:33 AM CDT, July 3, 2026



BRUSSELS (AP) — Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter “T” next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman’s logo. A diamond-winged eagle carries a ruby shield and clutches an olive branch of emeralds, below a radiant “250” and atop the phrase “250 YEARS USA” etched in 18-karat gold.

All told, 321 diamonds, 56 sapphires, 13 emeralds and six rubies encrust the watch-sized gold ring presented this week to Bill White, the U.S. ambassador to Belgium, to give to President Donald Trump.

“A very special thank you to my friends from Antwerp for the magnificent Freedom 250 ring,” Trump said in a prerecorded video message during an event marking America’s 250th birthday in Brussels.

Isidore Mörsel, president of the Antwerp World Diamond Center, or AWDC, gifted the ring on behalf of the centuries-old diamond community in the Belgian port city, a central node in the worldwide trade of the precious stones that found itself struggling last year under the weight of Trump’s sweeping trade war.

“May this ring serve as a lasting reminder that true partnership like the finest natural diamonds are formed under pressure, endure the test of time, and shine brightest when built on trust,” Mörsel said. The ring’s interior is engraved with the phrase “Crafted in Antwerp for Donald John Trump.”

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"Nice. Now make me a crown! A big beautiful crown!"

[mahatmakanejeeves]

1. Freedom 250, the Trump-aligned licensing entity. NT

[harumph]

2. That is truly some classless trashy bullshit. It's fitting.

Looks like AI slop.

[some_of_us_are_sane]

7. Since Trump is indeed............a "PIG"

a ring through the nose is most appropriate.

[sop]

3. Like a lot of other "gifts" he's received, this ring belongs to the U.S., not Trump.

I hope someone takes steps to recover all this ill-gotten loot once Trump is gone.

[karynnj]

6. I still don't get that the plane is just for him

and will go to his library - after all the money spent to retro fit it as air force 1 and then to remove parts of that after he leaves.

[Botany]

4. It needs more cowbell. Good God in Butter is that "thing" tacky and ugly.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/mtOXAIODnGc

[Deep State Witch]

5. Nothing Says "White Trash"

Like a giant gold and diamond ring.

[2naSalit]

8. Disgusting.

[Ritabert]

9. UGLY!

[Kid Berwyn]

10. Trump means Traitor, Trash, Toilet...

…and now a terrific unique line of high-end bathroom cleaning accessories.

[jeffreyi]

11. that is our property.

Melt it down and do something useful with the money.

[Brother Buzz]

12. There's status and class, then there's butt ugly tacky

The dudes at the Antwerp World Diamond Center are laughing the asses off!

[11 Bravo]

13. Karoline Leavitt had this to say:

"This administration (the most honest and transparent in history), continues to abide by higher ethical and legal standards than any previous administration, gag, choke, argle-bargle THUD!"