Ninety-nine years ago, the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) was established in Paris, France, as BIBOA, an organisation whose then was to represent and advance the interests of the jewellery trade in Europe. In 1961 it was restructured in 1961 as CIBJO – derived from the French name Confédération International de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfèvrerie des Diamants, Perles et Pierres –  expanding its focus to the entire globe. To celebrate the start of its 100th year, we return to the city where it all started, for the 2025 CIBJO Congress.

The host of the 2025 CIBJO Congress is the Union Française de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfèvrerie, des Pierres & des Perles (UFBJOP), Frances national jewellery association.

CIBJO Congresses serve as the official gathering place for the World Jewellery Confederation’s Assembly of Delegates, and also are the venue for the annual meetings of CIBJO’s sectoral commissions, where amendments can be introduced to the organisation’s definitive directories of international industry standards for diamonds, coloured stones, pearls, gem labs, precious metals, coral and responsible sourcing, known as the Blue Books. Congresses are also where the programme of the World Jewellery Confederation Education Foundation (WJCEF) and CIBJO’s ongoing cooperation with the United Nations is reported upon, and in particular its commitment to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.