CIBJO
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, sets global standards for gemmology, ethics, and trade practices, making it essential for the UK jewellery industry. Its guidelines on precious metals, pearls, coloured stones and responsible business conduct underpin regulatory compliance, consumer trust, and sourcing due diligence. Jewellery Focus offers expert coverage of CIBJO’s standards, annual congresses, released blue books, and ethical frameworks. Our reporting supports jewellers, designers, suppliers and valuers in applying CIBJO principles, staying ahead of international best practice, and enhancing both product quality and market reputation.
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Jun- 2022 -17 JuneAppointments
ICA appoints Douglas K. Hucker as new CEO
The International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA) has appointed Douglas K. Hucker, to serve as its next chief executive officer (CEO), replacing Gary Roskin who has led the association for the past seven years. In his new role, Hucker will work to expand ICA’s membership, strengthen the organisation’s influence and resources,…
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Mar- 2022 -11 MarchEvents
Programme of events unveiled for Vicenzaoro this March
Vicenzaoro is set to rally sector institutions, thought leaders and key influencers for five days of talks and conferences on the evolution and prospects of the gold and jewellery industry. The event will take place in Vicenza from 17th to 21st March 2022 during the International Jewellery Show organised by…
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Oct- 2021 -5 OctoberTrade Organisations
RJC partners with Paola De Luca on sustainability programme
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a new collaboration with luxury analyst Paola De Luca, to deliver three complementary course programmes about sustainability, recycling and responsible materials management to jewellery designers around the world. The webinar modules, endorsed by the RJC, will take place on 20 October, 3 November and…
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Sep- 2021 -13 SeptemberNews
RCJ calls for ‘immediate industry action’ amid gender equality report
The Responsible Jewellery Council has called for “collective and immediate action” in regards to the jewellery industry’s fight for gender equality, amid the unveiling of its new report. The report, titled: ‘The time is now to accelerate SDG 5, achieve gender equality, and empower all women and girls’, has been…
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Aug- 2021 -3 AugustFeatures
LGDs are the future, despite the backlash
“They are as much a symbol of innovation and progress as they are of enduring beauty and stand as a testament to our ongoing and ambitious sustainability agenda,” said Alexander Lacik, CEO at Pandora, upon releasing the group’s first lab-grown diamond (LGD) collection. However, the global jewellery retailer went beyond…
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Jun- 2021 -29 JuneAppointments
Opsydia names Jonathan Kendall as non-exec director
Opsydia, the diamond security group, has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kendall to the group’s non-executive board of directors. In the new role, which is set to commence immediately, Kendall will be tasked with contributing towards the firm’s international strategy, as well as advocating for Opsydia’s solutions and its commercial…
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May- 2021 -12 MayTrade Organisations
Jewellery bodies urge Pandora to retract LGD narrative
A clutch of leading jewellery organisations have come together to call upon Pandora to retract its stance regarding lab-grown diamonds (LGDs). The bodies have urged the Danish jewellery brand to “market LGDs responsibly”, and take back its “false and misleading narrative” surrounding the ethical superiority of LGDs. The participants of…
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4 MayRetailers
CGWG launches new sustainability platform
The Coloured Gemstones Working Group (CGWG) has announced the launch of the Gemstones and Jewellery Community Platform. The platform, developed by sustainability consulting firm TDI Sustainability together with the CGWG, is an open and available resource centre for the entire gemstone and jewellery industry. The platform is freely available to…
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Mar- 2021 -25 MarchTrade Organisations
CIBJO names Jonathan Kendall as executive VP
The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has announced the appointment of Jonathan Kendall as the organisation’s executive vice president. Tabled by Gaetano Cavalieri, president of the group, his nomination was approved by the CIBJO board of directors. Previously serving as president of the confederation’s marketing and education commission, Kendall has also…
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Feb- 2021 -15 FebruaryDesigners
Former CIBJO president dies aged 87
CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, has paid tribute to Joss Hess, the organisation’s former president and world-renowned jewellery designer. Hess served as the first American president of the World Jewellery Confederation from 1997 to 2000 and worked to nurture a generation of leadership for the international jewellery business. He died…
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