First ever State of the Art Jewelry Summit held
First Ever State of the Art Jewellery Summit Held in the Summer
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The first ever collaboration between The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), The Mineralogical and Geological Museum at Harvard University (MGMH) and the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) took place this summer on 23rd June in-person at Harvard University. Three of the world's most respected thought leaders come together to explore challenges, opportunities, and the future of responsible practice at the 'State of the Art Jewelry Summit'.
Climate change and its implications on the supply chain, the business of technology and the evolution of consumer expectations - the unique day of panel discussions and presentations by global experts, academics and artists shared valuable insights into the value and desire powering responsible jewellery. Human rights, risk and conflict also featured, the day ended with the Young Diamantaires discussing the future of the industry through the eyes of those who will inherit it.
Three women thought leaders hosted the Summit: Melanie Grant, RJC Executive Director, Susan Jacques, GIA President and CEO, and Raquel Alonso-Perez Ph.D, Curatrix, MGMH at Harvard University. The line-up of speakers was an extraordinary mix of pioneers. From the likes of famed jeweller, artist and inventor Wallace Chan to the President and CEO of Lucara Diamond, Eira Thomas, to Professor of Environmental Science and Engineering at Harvard, Dan Schrag, who delivered the keynote address.
RJC launched its first ever ESG toolkit at the Summit which has been made available free to all attendees. This is a blueprint for applying environmental, social and governance to jewellery businesses globally. The Summit brought all sectors of the gem and jewellery industry together to shape our collective approach to, and understanding of, responsible jewellery. There will be a chance to network, brainstorm, listen and learn from current and future leaders in one of the most important centres of learning in the world, Harvard University.
For more info:
www.stateoftheartjewelrysummit.com
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