CIBJO, The World Jewellery Confederation
International
Confederation of national jewellery trade organisations; publishes the Blue Books (standards for naming and grading)
Associations & bourses
Trade associations, standards bodies and diamond bourses of the gem and jewellery industry, worldwide.
International bodies and standards
International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA)
International
Worldwide association of the coloured gemstone trade
International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA)
Antwerp, Belgium
Diamond manufacturers' associations worldwide; fair practice and working conditions
International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI)
International
Association of the precious metals industry: education and networking
Kimberley Process
International
Intergovernmental certification scheme for rough diamonds (conflict diamonds)
LBMA
London, United Kingdom
Standards for the wholesale gold and silver market, incl. Good Delivery and responsible sourcing
Laboratory Manual Harmonisation Committee (LMHC)
International
Gem laboratories agreeing common wording for coloured stone reports
Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC)
London, United Kingdom
Standards and certification for responsible practice across the jewellery supply chain
World Diamond Council (WDC)
International
Represents the diamond industry in the Kimberley Process; System of Warranties
World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB)
Antwerp, Belgium
Federation of the world's diamond bourses; trading rules and arbitration
Metal and gem promotion
Platinum Guild International (PGI)
International
Develops the market for platinum jewellery
The Diamond Collective
International
Promotes natural diamonds; the Natural Diamond Council's public name since 2026
The Silver Institute
International
Silver industry association: market data and research
World Gold Council
London, United Kingdom
Market development organisation for gold; research and data
Trade associations
All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC)
Mumbai, India
National body of India's domestic gem and jewellery trade
American Gem Society (AGS)
United States
Jewellery trade association focused on ethics and consumer protection
American Gem Trade Association (AGTA)
United States
Coloured gemstone and cultured pearl trade; organises AGTA GemFair Tucson
Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC)
Antwerp, Belgium
Represents and promotes the Antwerp diamond sector
BV Schmuck + Uhren
Germany
German federation of the jewellery, watch and silverware industries
Canadian Jewellers Association
Canada
National association of the Canadian jewellery industry
Confindustria Federorafi
Italy
Italian goldsmith and jewellery manufacturers' federation
Dubai Jewellery Group
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Trade body of Dubai's gold and jewellery industry (formerly Dubai Gold & Jewellery Group)
Federpreziosi Confcommercio
Italy
Italian federation of jewellery businesses (retail and wholesale)
Fedesmeraldas
Bogotá, Colombia
National federation of the Colombian emerald sector
Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC)
Mumbai, India
India's export promotion council for gems and jewellery; organises IIJS
Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China (GAC)
Beijing, China
National trade association of China's gem and jewellery industry
Hong Kong Jewelry Manufacturers' Association (HKJMA)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Association of Hong Kong jewellery manufacturers
IBGM, Instituto Brasileiro de Gemas e Metais Preciosos
Brazil
Brazilian institute of the gem, jewellery and precious metals sector
Japan Jewellery Association (JJA)
Tokyo, Japan
National association of the Japanese jewellery industry
Jewelers Vigilance Committee (JVC)
United States
Legal compliance and ethics for the US jewellery trade
Jewelers of America (JA)
United States
National association of US jewellery retailers, suppliers and manufacturers
Jewelers' Security Alliance (JSA)
United States
Crime prevention and security for the jewellery industry
Jewellers & Watchmakers of New Zealand (JWNZ)
New Zealand
Association of New Zealand jewellers and watchmakers
Jewellers Association of Australia (JAA)
Australia
National association of the Australian jewellery industry
Jewellery Council of South Africa
South Africa
Association of the South African jewellery industry
MJSA
United States
Association for jewellery makers, designers and suppliers
National Association of Jewellers (NAJ)
United Kingdom
Trade association of the UK jewellery industry
Sri Lanka Gem & Jewellery Association (SLGJA)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
Association of Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery trade; organises FACETS Sri Lanka
Thai Gem and Jewelry Traders Association (TGJTA)
Bangkok, Thailand
Association of Thailand's gem and jewellery traders
The Plumb Club
United States
Association of leading US jewellery suppliers
Union Française de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfèvrerie (UFBJOP)
France
French jewellery, goldsmith and gem trade union
Diamond bourses and exchanges
Antwerp Diamond Bourse
Antwerp, Belgium
Diamond trading bourse (WFDB member)
Bharat Diamond Bourse (BDB)
Mumbai, India
Diamond trading bourse (WFDB member)
Diamond Dealers Club (DDC)
New York, United States
Diamond trading club (WFDB member)
Diamond Federation of Hong Kong, China (DFHK)
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Federation incl. the Hong Kong Diamond Bourse (WFDB member)
Dubai Diamond Exchange (DDE)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Diamond bourse within DMCC (WFDB member)
Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE)
Ramat Gan, Israel
Diamond trading bourse (WFDB member)
London Diamond Bourse
London, United Kingdom
Diamond trading bourse in Hatton Garden
Shanghai Diamond Exchange (SDE)
Shanghai, China
China's national diamond exchange (WFDB member)
Gemmological societies
Deutsche Gemmologische Gesellschaft (DGemG)
Idar-Oberstein, Germany
German Gemmological Association: education and research
Gem-A, The Gemmological Association of Great Britain
London, United Kingdom
Gemmology education and membership (FGA, DGA)
Gemmological Association of Australia (GAA)
Australia
Gemmology education and membership
Swiss Gemmological Society (SGG)
Switzerland
Swiss society for gemmology
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