Coral Commission urges industry to inform consumers about any treatments to precious corals
Treatments may impact a coral’s value, and are often not permanent or may require special care.
CIBJO reiterates requirement to clearly differentiate between laboratory-grown and natural diamonds
Laboratory-grown diamonds will be a key part of future consumer choice, expanding in markets beyond the United States, Wesley Hunt, Chair of the Laboratory-Grown Diamonds Committee, told the CIBJO Congress plenary.
Planned EU silver classification to state possible reproductive health risk linked to silver
No new restrictions will be required, but companies using silver in their processes are expected to incur additional costs for administrative matters, such as the obligation to draw up safety sheets. Labour protection must be adapted accordingly.
CIBJO considers acknowledging labs that comply with Gemmological Blue Book
Under the proposal, the listing would be reviewed annually whereby any listed laboratories would be required to confirm their operational adherence to the CIBJO Gemmological Laboratories Blue Book.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Pearl bleaching should be disclosed in transactions, CIBJO Pearl Commission recommends
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