The World Jewellery Confederation (French: Confédération Internationale de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfèvrerie des Diamants, Perles et Pierres (CIBJO)), has its headquarters in Bern, Switzerland.
Founded in Paris in 1926 as BIBOA to represent the interests of the European jewellery trade, it was restructured in 1961 as CIBJO with a worldwide focus.
Article 71 of the UN Charter,[2] which allows for CIBJO to consult with ECOSOC, governments, and the UN Secretariat on behalf of matters concerning the gem and jewelry trade.
CIBJO Blue Books define grading standards and nomenclature for diamonds, coloured gemstones, pearls, precious metals, and gemmological laboratories.
Later the same year it also agreed to work with ECOSOC to create an educational body that would promote corporate social responsibility in the jewellery industry.