(PRESS RELEASE) The 2025 CIBJO Congress concluded in Paris on October 29, 2025, following the traditional gathering of the CIBJO General Assembly, this time at the headquarters of the Union Française de la Bijouterie, Joaillerie, Orfèvrerie, des Pierres et des Perles (UFBJOP), the host of the congress.
Some 350 delegates and guests attended the three-day event, which marked the start of CIBJO’s Centenary Year, with the association having been founded in Paris as a pan-European body in 1926 and transforming into a global organisation in 1961. Many hundreds more viewed the proceedings online, with all sessions being streamed live via the CIBJO Congress website and CIBJO’s YouTube channel.
Recordings of each the CIBJO Congress will become available on the CIBJO Congress website within the coming few days.
During the General Assembly it was formally confirmed that the CIBJO’s Centenary Congress will take place from September 3 to September 7, 2026, in Vicenza, Italy, and will be hosted by the Italian Exhibition Group.
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Closing With Confidence: How Bailey's Fine Jewelry Achieved Outstanding Results With Wilkerson
When Trey Bailey, President and CEO of Bailey's Fine Jewelry, decided to close the Crabtree location in Raleigh, North Carolina after 15 years, he knew the decision needed to be handled with intention and professionalism. The goal was clear: exit the location while maintaining financial strength and honoring the store's legacy.
Having worked with Wilkerson successfully in the past, Bailey understood the value of their comprehensive approach. "They understood both the emotional and financial sides of the store closing sale," Trey explains. "Their reputation for professionalism, results and care made it a very easy decision."
The results exceeded expectations. Wilkerson helped Bailey's sell through significant inventory while maintaining the dignity of the closing process. "They don't just run a sale, they help close a chapter in the best way possible," Bailey says, strongly recommending Wilkerson to any jeweler facing a similar transition.
