International Fine Jewellery Academy Launches In Milan: New Global Hub For Jewellery Education

International Fine Jewellery Academy launches in Milan, offering world-class jewellery training. CIBJO partners with Italian organizations to preserve traditional craftsmanship skills.

Milan Becomes Home to New International Jewellery School

The International Fine Jewellery Academy (IFJA) opened its doors on September 6, 2025, during the VICENZAORO jewellery show in Vicenza.

This Milan-based school aims to teach traditional Italian jewellery techniques to students worldwide.

The academy represents a major step forward for global jewellery education.

Four Key Partners Drive Academy Success

CIBJO

The World Jewellery Confederation brings international expertise and industry connections.

ConfCommercio

Italy's largest trade association covers 155 sectors, including jewellery manufacturing and retail.

Foundation Mani Inteligenti

This Valenza-based organization focuses specifically on training future Italian goldsmiths.

CAPAC – Politecnico del Commercio e del Turismo

Operating since 1961, this non-profit foundation provides the physical campus in central Milan.

What Makes IFJA Different?

Location Advantage: Your classes take place in Milan's city center at CAPAC's established campus.

Master Craftsman Training: You learn directly from world-renowned jewellery artisans at partner companies throughout northern Italy.

Traditional Methods The curriculum preserves centuries-old Italian goldsmithing techniques.

Global Reach: Students from every continent can access authentic Italian jewellery education.

Training Format Combines Theory and Practice

Campus Learning In-person classes cover design principles, gemology, and business practices.

Workshop Experience
Hands-on training occurs at active jewellery workshops across northern Italy.

Master-Apprentice Model: You work alongside experienced craftsmen who have spent decades perfecting their skills.

Why Italian Jewellery Training Matters

Italy leads global luxury jewellery production.

Italian artisans developed many techniques still used today.

Brands worldwide seek craftspeople trained in Italian methods.

The country's jewellery districts in Valenza, Arezzo, and Vicenza employ thousands of skilled workers.

Who Benefits from IFJA Programs?

Career Changers: Professionals seeking new skills in luxury craftsmanship.

Design Students and art school graduates wanting specialized jewellery training.

Business Owners and Entrepreneurs planning to start jewellery companies.

International Students Craftspeople from other countries seeking Italian expertise.

Next Steps for Prospective Students

The academy begins accepting applications for its first cohort.

Programs start in early 2026.

Course details and tuition information will be available through CAPAC's Milan campus.

International students can apply for study visas through standard Italian immigration processes.

Would you consider learning traditional Italian jewellery techniques? The International Fine Jewellery Academy offers a unique opportunity to master skills that have shaped luxury jewellery for generations.

The International Fine Jewellery Academy (IFJA) officially launched in Milan during VICENZAORO 2025. This new school combines Italian jewellery traditions with modern education through partnerships between CIBJO, ConfCommercio, Foundation Mani Inteligenti, and CAPAC. Students receive hands-on training from master artisans at the Milan campus and partner companies across northern Italy.

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CIBJO Special Report Highlights Global Jewellery Education Initiatives Ahead Of Paris Congress 2025

CIBJO releases its first pre-congress Special Report ahead of the 2025 Paris Congress. The report highlights two key projects: the CIBJO Academy and the International Fine Jewellery Academy in Milan, aimed at educating professionals and consumers on jewellery standards and craftsmanship.

With fewer than ten weeks to go before the 2025 CIBJO Congress in Paris on October 27, the first pre-congress Special Report has been released.

Prepared by the CIBJO Marketing and Education Commission, led by Jonathan Kendall, the report highlights two major education projects shaping the future of the jewellery industry.

1. CIBJO Academy

Launched in 2023, the CIBJO Academy is designed to educate both the trade and consumers.

Key points:

• Led by Kenneth Scarratt, CIBJO Vice President and Dean of the Academy.

• Offers courses through the CIBJO website, social media, webinars, and live events.

• Uses the CIBJO Blue Books as the foundation for learning. These cover standards for:

  • Diamonds

  • Coloured gemstones

  • Pearls

  • Coral

  • Precious metals

  • Gemmological laboratories

  • Responsible sourcing

• Expands knowledge beyond the Blue Books with new guides on pearls, coral, jade, and opal.

Have you explored how these standards impact your jewellery buying or business decisions?

2. International Fine Jewellery Academy (IFJA)

The second initiative is the International Fine Jewellery Academy (IFJA) in Milan, Italy.

Highlights:

• A global training hub for students from different countries.

• Combines classroom teaching with hands-on training in northern Italy.

• Supported by leading Italian jewellery houses and artisans.

• Developed through a partnership between:

  • CIBJO

  • ConfCommercio – Italy’s largest trade association

  • Foundation Mani Inteligenti – training goldsmiths in Valenza

  • CAPAC – Politecnico del Commercio e del Turismo (since 1961)

Would you consider Milan as the place to refine your jewellery skills and learn directly from Italian masters?

Why It Matters

Education has become a core priority for CIBJO. Both the Academy and IFJA aim to give professionals and consumers reliable knowledge, global standards, and practical training.

If you work with jewellery or buy it often, understanding these programs can help you make more informed choices.