CIBJO examines how AI, blockchain, connected devices and data analysis are changing production and retail. The report also considers data governance, privacy and the need to preserve craftsmanship as digital tools spread.
CIBJO reviews laboratory practices, technical requirements and testing protocols. The focus is comparability and trust in gem reports, including terminology harmonisation; this is an industry report, rather than a new universal certification scheme.
The report previews jade and opal references developed by expert groups. Its jade section links Chinese trade names with Western terminology. A new jewellery academy pairs laboratory teaching with workshops and placements alongside master artisans.
GIA researchers review cut-quality assessment through light return, contrast and human perception. The article explores three-dimensional modelling and movement, explaining why proportions alone cannot describe every aspect of a diamond’s visual appeal.
Legor announces a partnership with Tritone to bring MoldJet technology into its 3D Metal Hub. The manufacturer describes work on gold and platinum materials and complex components, aimed at supporting new design and production workflows.
Legor’s JCK technology preview covers 950 platinum grain alloys, nickel- and copper-free Modern Electrum, and rhodium- or ruthenium-based black finishes. It also introduces custom plating development and metal additive-manufacturing services.
GIA announces redesigned reports and origin services for opal, peridot and demantoid garnet from January 2026. The release also describes recently added origin determination for untreated jadeite and omphacite jade from Myanmar or Guatemala.