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Groups Join Forces on Responsible Sourcing
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The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and the ColouredGemstones Working Group (CGWG) will collaborate to help companies in theindustry implement responsible sourcing for gemstones such as rubies, emeraldsand sapphires.The groups will develop management tools...
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Gemstones
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May 22, 2019
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CIBJO Calls for Synthetics Treatment Disclosure
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The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has specified theneed to disclose treatments when it comes to both natural and lab-grown diamonds. Sellers must make the disclosure clearly, both at the time of sale and before, the...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 17, 2019
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Asian Groups Seek to Standardize Region’s Trade
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Four of Asia’s industry groups have agreed to work together on standardizing language and rules for the diamond trade. The National Gemstone Testing Center (NGTC), the Gem andJewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT), the Gemmological...
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Polished Markets
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Mar 07, 2019
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CIBJO Issues Guide to Responsible Sourcing
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The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has released a newguide for the jewelry industry detailing standards and practices for supply-chaindue diligence. The 14-page “Responsible Sourcing Blue Book” provides a setof universal guidelines industry...
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Rough Markets
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Jan 16, 2019
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Top 10 Stories of 2018: A Year of Synthetics
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This was the year in which synthetic diamonds wentmainstream. De Beers launched its Lightbox brand, the US Federal TradeCommission (FTC) relaxed its rules for describing lab-grown diamonds, andthe likes of Macy’s and JCPenney started...
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Polished Markets
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Dec 18, 2018
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Joshua Freedman
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Everything Changes, Some Things Stay the Same
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The diamond and jewelry trade tends to be reactive rather than proactive. That was clear during the recent conference season, with the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB), the International Diamond Manufacturers Association...
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Polished Markets
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Nov 08, 2018
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Avi Krawitz
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CIBJO Urges Diamond Consultation with FTC
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The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has proposedit work with other industry groups to consult with the US Federal TradeCommission (FTC) over its fiercely debated diamond terminology.Industry leaders attending the October 15 to 17CIBJO Congress...
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Polished Markets
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Oct 23, 2018
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David Brough
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CIBJO Urges Better Control of Gemstone Supply
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Countries should designate locations where colored gemstonesenter the market in a bid to ensure the integrity of the industry’s supplychain, according to the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO).CIBJO president Gaetano Cavalieri called for the introduction of monitored“chokepoints”...
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Fair Trade
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Oct 15, 2018
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CIBJO Won’t Bow to FTC Diamond Definition
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The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is likely tokeep the word “natural” in its definition of diamonds for the time being,according to the organization’s president.The Switzerland-based group will probably not amend theentry in its Blue Book...
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Financial-Legal
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Oct 11, 2018
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Joshua Freedman
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Weak Rupee Raises Hopes for Indian Exports
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A weaker rupee againstthe US dollar has helped boost exports to leading markets such as the US andChina, attendees at the India International Jewellery Show (IIJS) reported. “The jewelry anddiamond and colored-gemstone business is flourishing,” Gaetano Cavalieri,president...
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Mining
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Aug 13, 2018
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David Brough
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Alrosa Urges Promotion of Stones’ Russian Origin
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Alrosa has encouraged its long-term clients to disclose theRussian origin of diamonds they buy from the miner. The company has urged its Alrosa Alliance members — clients thathaved a rough-buying contract with the miner...
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Mining
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Mar 25, 2018
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New Guidelines Clarify: ‘Diamond’ Means ‘Natural’
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Leading groups in the diamond and jewelry sectors have collaboratedto publish a universal standard to use when referring to natural diamonds and synthetics. The Diamond Terminology Guideline is a reference on diamondvocabulary for all sector organizations,traders and...
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Polished Markets
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Jan 31, 2018
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Groups Agree on Uniform Grading Terms
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The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and theInternational Diamond Council (IDC) have decided to use the same terminology fordescribing diamonds, making it easier for consumers to understand grading.CIBJO agreed to make amendments to its Diamond Book...
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Polished Markets
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Nov 08, 2017
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CIBJO Congress Focuses on Ethics
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Ethical practices in the global gem and jewelry industry dominated discussions at this week’s congress of the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO). Hundreds of industry leaders attended the event in Bangkok, Thailand, which ran through Tuesday....
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Gemstones
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Nov 07, 2017
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David Brough
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Thailand Hosts World Ruby Forum
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Gemologistsfrom around the world gathered at the World Ruby Forum in Bangkok on Saturday, whereleading industry figures spoke about supply, marketing and certification of thered gemstone.The forum —a showcase for rubies manufactured in Thailand — was in line...
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Gemstones
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Nov 05, 2017
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David Brough
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KP Eyes Consensus on Rough Valuation
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The Kimberley Process (KP) chair will hold a forum in Dubainext week aimed at finding a consensus on the criteria for evaluating roughdiamonds.The event will take place at The Westin Dubai, Al Habtoor City, onNovember 13 on the first...
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Rough Markets
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Nov 09, 2016
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CIBJO Panel to Discuss Marketing to Millennials
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The World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) and Fiera diVicenza will hold a seminar on marketing to millennials at the VICENZAORO showin Italy in September.Speakers at the panel discussion will include Jean-MarcLieberherr, chief executive of the Diamond Producers Association;...
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Marketing
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Aug 31, 2016
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MGJ Conference in Valencia to Focus on Diamond Treatment
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TheMediterranean Gemmological and Jewellery (MGJ) Conference scheduled for May 7to 9 in Valencia, Spain, will be focused on diamond treatment. DavidFisher of De Beers Technologies, Dusan Simic of AnalyticalGemmology & Jewellery, Sonny Pope of Suncrest Diamondsand Mikko Åström...
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Technology
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Feb 08, 2016
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Fair Trade
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Oct 20, 2015
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CIBJO Releases Coral Guide
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CIBJO, the WorldJewellery Confederation based in Bern, Switzerland, this week introduced an online guide aimed at ensuring the coral industry follows ethical business practices and strivestoward transparency.Compiled by the CIBJO CoralCommission, the Blue Book...
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Gemstones
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Oct 08, 2015
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