QDE widens scope into jewellery, precious metals with CIBJO membership

The Qatar Diamond Exchange (QDE) has joined the World Jewellery Confederation (CIBJO), expanding its influence in the jewellery, gemstone, and precious metals sectors. Established in 1926 and headquartered in Milan and Bern, CIBJO is the industry's principal representative and standards-setting body. The membership was approved during CIBJO's centenary year, held in Milan and Bern, in 2026.

QDE will collaborate on sectoral commissions to develop standards, terminology, and disclosure practices for the global jewellery and gemstone trade. QDE Director Ghanim Nasser al-Saadi stated that joining CIBJO connects Qatar to a century of standard development in the industry, broadening QDE's scope beyond diamonds to include coloured stones, pearls, and precious metals.

CIBJO President Dr Gaetano Cavalieri welcomed QDE's addition, praising Qatar's commitment to international standards and responsible trade, and expressed anticipation for QDE's contributions to the confederation's work.