CIBJO Seeks to Remove Term ‘Laboratory-Grown’ from Its Blue Book
Editor’s NoteThe World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) is proposing a significant terminology update, seeking to remove “laboratory-grown” from its…
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【India】Hallmarking Now Mandatory for 9-Carat Gold as New Rule Takes Effect
Editor’s NoteThe Bureau of Indian Standards has expanded its mandatory hallmarking regime to include 9-carat gold jewelry, effective this July. This…
【Mumbai, Indi】No more 4C grading, now lab-grown diamonds are ‘premium’ or ‘standard’
Editor’s NoteThe GIA’s decision to cease applying its traditional 4Cs grading scale to lab-grown diamonds marks a significant policy shift, aiming to…
【Milan, Italy】The Blue List – Definitive Glossary of Jewelry Terms
Editor’s NoteThe World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO) has launched a public consultation to finalize a key glossary for responsible sourcing and…
【Milan, Italy】Fei Cui Valued at Nearly Eight Billion Euros and Conquers the West
Editor’s NoteThis article explores the profound cultural significance of jade in Asia, contrasting its deep-rooted symbolism with its relative…
International and Country-Specific Bodies in the Natural Diamond Industry
Editor’s NoteThis article is part of a series profiling key international organizations. CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation, is the sector’s…
【Spain】Tous Investigated for ‘Filling Jewelry’: We Explain When a Piece Can Be Sold as ‘Hallmarked’ (Update: National Court Archives the Investigation)
Editor’s NoteThis article discusses an ongoing investigation into Spanish jewelry brand Tous, following reports that it sold items containing…
Updated CIBJO Blue Books Available For Downloading
Editor’s NoteThe latest editions of all six CIBJO Blue Books, the definitive standards for diamonds, colored gemstones, pearls, coral, precious…
CIBJO, ISO Agree: ‘Diamond’ Means Natural
Editor’s NoteThis article highlights a significant agreement between CIBJO and ISO to standardize the term “diamond” as referring solely to natural…