CIBJO NEWS
SEMINARS & WEBINARS
Launched in April 2020, during the early days of the COVID pandemic, Jewellery Industry Voices evolved from a forum focusing on coping with the impact of the global health crisis into an agenda-setting webinar and seminar series that tackles all important issues challenging the jewellery, gemstone and precious metals sectors.
VIEW PREVIOUS WEBINARS
Perspectives on the definition and use of recycled gold
September 8, 2024
A look at traceability
in different jewellery industry sectors
September 8, 2024
Why nature matters to your business strategy
September 8, 2024
The growing separation
of the natural and laboratory-grown diamond markets
September 8, 2024
Sign up to the Jewellery Industry Voices mailing list
Jewellery Industry Services & Resources
THE BLUE BOOKS
The Blue Books are definitive sets of grading standards and nomenclature for diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls, coral and precious metals, and gemmological laboratories. They can be downloaded at no cost.
THE RETAILER’S REFERENCE GUIDE
Available both online and as downloadable PDFs, the Retailer’s Reference Guide is an indispensable information resource and sales tool for the staff of jewellery stores. It is being made available at no cost.
RESPONSIBLE SOURCING TOOLKIT
Enabling all members of the jewellery and gem sector to conduct responsible sourcing due diligence on their supply chains, the Responsible Sourcing Toolkit is comprised of digital files of can be downloaded at no cost and adapted by the user.
JEWELLERY INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER PROGRAMME
The accredited Jewellery Industry Sustainability Officer Online Training & Certification Programme provides the knowledge necessary for applying practices related to Sustainability and CSR in jewellery businesses. Certification is recognised worldwide.
JEWELLERY INDUSTRY GREENHOUSE GAS MEASUREMENT INITIATIVE
The World Jewellery Confederation developed the Jewellery Industry Greenhouse Gas Measurement Initiative to help companies within the jewellery industry measure their environmental impact, reduce and offset it, and protect themselves and the industry as a whole.
CIBJO’S DO’S & DON’TS GUIDE
Available in 16 languages, CIBJO’s Do’s & Don’ts guide is a simplified aide to assist those selling diamonds, coloured gemstones, corals, pearls and/or any related artificial products understand the obligations they have towards their customers.
GUIDE FOR CLASSIFYING NATURAL PEARLS AND CULTURED PEARLS
The World Jewellery Confederation’s Guide for Classifying Natural Pearls and Cultured Pearls is a 62-page illustrated document that provides an overarching view of natural and cultured pearls, from both seawater and freshwater sources
PEOPLE: OUR GREATEST ASSET
Written by Jonathan Kendall, President of CIBJO’s Marketing and Education Commission, People: Our Greatest Asset is a 60-page staff motivation and retention guide, geared especially for the jewellery industry.
The 2024 CIBJO Congress took place in Shanghai, China, from November 2 to November 4, 2024. Like the congresses before it, the event it was preceded by the release of special reports, prepared by the World Jewellery Confederation’s various specialist commissions and committees.