Investigating sustainability principles in the gold jewellery business
The seminar considers the application of sustainability practices in the jewellery industry, from the perspective of gold sector.
Halo to Hammer: Reward and risk in social media marketing
The seminar considers how, with the social media having become primary vehicles for the marketing of jewellery, a range of risks, both reputational and legal, are becoming more prominent. Specifically, it looked at the role played by influencers, and the implications of their use of intellectual property, greenwashing and virtual reality.
Actioning the nature journey in the watch and jewellery industry
The seminar looks at the impact of raw materials extraction by the greater jewellery industry on the natural environment and the role companies all along the value chain can play in minimising and reducing their effect on nature and biodiversity.
Equality for all
examines how the goal of fostering inclusivity, as prescribed in the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, can be achieved through collaborative initiatives, and more specifically through the Women’s Empowerment Principles.
Technology and innovation in responsible sourcing
The seminar looks at technologies that enhance responsible sourcing, particularly in terms of creating traceable supply chains.
CIBJO’s Jewellery Industry Voices begins fifth season with seven hybrid seminars at January VICENZAORO show
CIBJO’s popular Jewellery Industry Voices webinar and seminar series will kick off its fifth season at the VICENZAORO show in Vicenza, Italy, with seven hybrid seminars – in person at the Fiera di Vicenza exposition centre, and simultaneously live streamed. They will take place over two days, on Saturday, January 20, 2024, and Sunday, January 21, 2024.
The Ethics Commission: Protecting Intellectual Property in the Jewellery Industry
Imparting education about intellectual property (IP) law can protect careers of members of the jewellery industry including designers, a panel heard. The discussion took part on October 3, 2023, during the Ethics Commission session at the CIBJO Congress.
Committee discusses guidelines for implementing ESG principles in laboratory-grown diamond sector
OCTOBER 5, 2023 In its session on October 5, the final day of the 2023 CIBJO Congress, the Laboratory-Grown Diamond Committee focused on the implementation of ESG (environment, sustainability and good governance) in the laboratory-grown diamond sector.
CIBJO Coral Commission reinforces differentiation of precious coral from reef coral
CIBJO’s Coral Commission has reinforced its differentiation of the definition of precious coral from reef coral, in order to more clearly identify the precious coral used for jewellery.
CIBJO Gemmological Commission considering amendments to gemstone variety definitions
Reporting in its activities during the third day of the 2023 CIBJO Congress on October 5, Gemmological Commission detailed the operation of a working group it is leading to consider amendments to definitions of gemstone varietal names, which should reduce risks of inconsistencies by laboratories and help to protect consumer confidence.