Creating a sustainable future
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2018 Presenters
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Positive Effects of Responsible JewelryThe Chicago Responsible Jewelry conference features panels and speakers on topics relevant to current world and jewelry industry concerns. Discussions and panels will include, artisanal and large scale mining's effects on communities and the environment, the future of artisanal and fair trade diamonds, how to implement blockchain into your own supply chain, the sustainability and future of the gem cutting industry, how gem photographs are changing the lives of mining women in East Africa, the challenges and benefits of an artisan gold mine in Columbia, how are countries rated in their responsible jewelry practices. Vendors will be on site selling responsibly sourced gemstones and diamonds to the trade. We will have plenty of time for networking and cocktail events! Join us in October to gain further insight into the sustainability movement in the jewelry industry.
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