CIBJO Congress highlighted big AI-led changes
CIBJO report is gazing AI impact on the jewellery industry A panel discussion at the 2025 CIBJO Congress in Paris has highlighted big AI-led changes to processes along the jewellery supply chain, with expectations of job losses in diamond grading and gemstone testing and the emergence of new roles in the industry. The panel, moderated by Jewellery Outlook Editor David Brough, aimed to give insights on how AI will shape the future of the jewellery industry and impact employment along the supply chain. Stephane Fischler, Chair of CIBJO’s Technology Committee, presented the findings of a special CIBJO report looking at the impact of AI on the jewellery industry. In the jewellery industry, the organisations that succeed in integrating AI creatively, strategically and ethically will see productivity soar while remaining firmly in charge of the decision-making process, he said. Software entrepreneur Jacques Voorhees told the panel about plans to devel...