Prepared by the CIBJO Coral Commission, headed by Vincenzo Liverino, the report considers the continuing knowledge gap prevalant not only among consumers, but also among large part of the industry, which leads many to conflating precious coral species with other varieties, among them reef corals afflicted by global warming and ocean acidification.
Prepared by the CIBJO Pearl Commission, headed by Kenneth Scarratt, the report considers how public demand and legislation are requiring pearl producers to provide science-based evidence of compliance with accepted environmental standards.
Conducted during the VICENZAORO show in Vicenza, Italy, on September 10, 2023, the seminar focused on the Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030, which is a global initiative launched by Cartier and Kering that focuses on key sustainability goals in three areas: building climate resilience, preserving resources and fostering inclusiveness.
Taking place at the VICENZAORO show in Vicenza, Italy, on September 10, 2023, the CIBJO-organized seminar looked at the growing use and reliance on systems powered by artificial intelligence (AI), which is likely to engender one of the most significant transformations of the jewelry industry, as AI almost certainly will do so in all other sectors.
Entitled “Defending what yours: Intellectual Property in the jewellery industry,” the CIBJO seminar took place at the VICENZAORO show in Vicenza, Italy, on September 10, 2023
On Sunday, September 10, 2023, three consecutive hybrid seminars will be conducted – in person and simultaneously live streamed – in the Giotto B Room at the Vicenza exposition centre.
Prepared by the CIBJO Gemmological Commission, headed by Hanco Zwaan, the report previews the presentation of the first edition of a gem materials list, including accepted variety names, with detailed defintions for each.
Prepared by the CIBJO Ethics Commission, headed by Tiffany Stevens, the report provides an overview of intellectual property (IP) rights in the jewellery industry, the means available for protecting them and how they differ from country to country.
Prepared by the CIBJO Coloured Stone Commission, headed by Charles Abouchar, the report warns that the current high demand for coloured gemstones in the jewellery market could be threatened by heat-treated and irradiated stones, often corundum, making their way into the distribution chain.
Prepared by the CIBJO Diamond Commission, headed by Udi Sheintal, the report looks at how changes in industry standards and nomenclature are affected by developing geopolitical situations, technological developments and shifting consumer sentiment.
