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CIBJO Congress sees progress and challenges in developing Fei Cui standards

The session was broadcast live worldwide, via the CIBJO YouTube channel, as well as in China via the Xinhau Finance, Tiktok, Huya and Yizhibo platforms. It was viewed by a total of 535,00 people.

By |2024-11-05T11:22:30+01:00November 3rd, 2024|CIBJO News, Congress 2024 News, News & Media|Comments Off on CIBJO Congress sees progress and challenges in developing Fei Cui standards

Australian group calls on Coloured Stone Commission for submissions to develop CIBJO Opal Guide

We don’t currently have a way of classifying and describing opal clearly, within the worldwide community, and so this Opal Guide is really going to be the start of that process, in describing and classifying opal from all localities around the world

By |2024-11-05T11:28:42+01:00November 3rd, 2024|CIBJO News, Congress 2024 News, News & Media|Comments Off on Australian group calls on Coloured Stone Commission for submissions to develop CIBJO Opal Guide

Special session hears concerns over safeguarding standards for natural diamonds used in watches

The FH, which informs the Swiss watch industry on standards, aims to support and advance the industry with a focus on sustainability, transparency and reducing environmental impact.

By |2024-11-05T11:29:14+01:00November 3rd, 2024|CIBJO News, Congress 2024 News, News & Media|Comments Off on Special session hears concerns over safeguarding standards for natural diamonds used in watches

CIBJO Diamond Commission outlines developments  to deliver correct diamond terminology and disclosure

The significant price differences that have opened up between natural diamonds and laboratory-grown diamonds reinforce the need for correct disclosure to protect consumers.

By |2024-11-05T11:30:03+01:00November 3rd, 2024|CIBJO News, Congress 2024 News, News & Media|Comments Off on CIBJO Diamond Commission outlines developments  to deliver correct diamond terminology and disclosure

CIBJO committee presents its years-long project to standardise supply chain nomenclature

Nomenclature used in business claims around responsible and ethical business practices, such as terms describing origin, source and provenance are being looked at by the committee.

By |2024-11-05T11:30:38+01:00November 3rd, 2024|CIBJO News, Congress 2024 News, News & Media|Comments Off on CIBJO committee presents its years-long project to standardise supply chain nomenclature

Pearl bleaching should be disclosed in transactions, CIBJO Pearl Commission recommends

Greenwashing is a form of advertising or marketing spin that deceptively uses “green” public relations and “green” marketing to persuade the public that an organisation's products, goals, or policies can benefit the environment.

By |2024-11-08T12:36:29+01:00November 3rd, 2024|CIBJO News, Congress 2024 News, News & Media|Comments Off on Pearl bleaching should be disclosed in transactions, CIBJO Pearl Commission recommends

CIBJO Ethics Commission urges jewellery trade to avoid risk of being accused of ‘greenwashing’

Greenwashing is a form of advertising or marketing spin that deceptively uses “green” public relations and “green” marketing to persuade the public that an organisation's products, goals, or policies can benefit the environment.

By |2024-11-05T11:31:37+01:00November 2nd, 2024|CIBJO News, Congress 2024 News, News & Media|Comments Off on CIBJO Ethics Commission urges jewellery trade to avoid risk of being accused of ‘greenwashing’

Major industry players urge accelerated action by jewellery businesses on sustainability targets

A special session on the first day of the 2024 CIBJO Congress Congress, featuring a blue ribbon panel of major industry players, urged accelerated action by jewellery businesses and partnerships to drive forward on meeting sustainable development goals.

By |2024-11-05T11:31:51+01:00November 2nd, 2024|CIBJO News, Congress 2024 News, News & Media|Comments Off on Major industry players urge accelerated action by jewellery businesses on sustainability targets

Jewellery education is first step towards innovation, Italian academic tells congress in special session

It is the first time that CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has put together universities and schools at the same table talking about the future.

By |2024-11-05T11:32:35+01:00November 2nd, 2024|CIBJO News, Congress 2024 News, News & Media|Comments Off on Jewellery education is first step towards innovation, Italian academic tells congress in special session

Special panel at CIBJO Congress assesses impact of geopolitics and government policies on jewellery industry

CIBJO in principle does not express political opinions, although it is conscious that members of the industry are affected by geopolitical events, as well as statutes and regulations legislated by governments.

By |2024-11-05T11:33:07+01:00November 2nd, 2024|CIBJO News, Congress 2024 News, News & Media|Comments Off on Special panel at CIBJO Congress assesses impact of geopolitics and government policies on jewellery industry
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