CIBJO announced that a three-day course tailored for jewellery industry professionals, which will take place from 21st to 23rd August, 2024, at GIT in Bangkok, Thailand, will present ethical and sustainable best practices in the various sectors of the jewellery industry, as they are delineated in CIBJO’s Blue Books.
The course is being offered jointly by the recently established CIBJO Academy and the Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT). The course will be presented by Kenneth Scarratt, Dean of the CIBJO Academy; Thanong, Leelawatanasuk, GIT Deputy Director; and Dr. Bhuwadol Wanthanachaisaieng, Chief the Research and Standards Department.
Over the three-day programme, attendees will be provided an overview of both technical and due diligence standards, as they relate to precious metals, coloured stones, diamonds, pearls and precious coral, with an emphasis on transparent and unambiguous disclosure, responsible sourcing and sustainable environmental practices. Additional units will look at the interconnectivity of the jewellery supply chain and certifiable compliance systems, with special focus on the system developed by the Responsible Jewellery Council. The Blue Books themselves will serve as primary course materials and can be downloaded at no cost on the CIBJO website, at https://cibjo.org/the-blue-books/.
Scarratt said, “This course offers a great opportunity for participants to gain an understanding of the current industry developed best practices that reside in CIBJO’s iconic Blue Books and how these, when adopted, help support both consumer and industry confidence in our products.”