Creating a sustainable future
The Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference engages all people in the jewelry industry, educators, and students. The conference will cover the concepts of responsible and sustainable jewelry, including specific ways that individuals and companies can be involved in the responsible jewelry movement. Insights from leaders in the global jewelry industry will demonstrate positive effects on emerging economies that are unique to the jewelry industry.
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DIAMONDS AND BLOCKCHAIN IS IT A GAME CHANGER?, SUSTAINABLE MINING FROM INDUSTRIAL TO ARTISANAL, SO YOU KNOW THE ORIGIN, NOW WHAT? THE JEWELRY DEVELOPMENT INDEX, ARTISANAL DIAMONDS NOW AND THE FUTURE, THE TOP INTERNATIONAL RESPONSIBLE JEWELRY DESIGNERS, THE RESPONSIBLE RETAIL EDGE, A PANEL OF ETHICAL COLORED GEMSTONE MINES, AN INNOVATIVE GEM CUTTING SCHOOL IN INDIA CHANGING LIVES, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GEM PHOTOGRAPHS IN THE WORLD AND HOW THEY ARE IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE IN EAST AFRICA
Special GuestsMark Hanna Richline Group
Andrea Hill Hill Management Group, LLC Alexandra Hart Ethical Metalsmiths Yianni Melas The Gem Explorer
Monica Stephenson idazzle and ANZA Gems
Dorothee Gizenga Diamond Development Inititiave
Joanne Lebert IMPACT Christina Miller Christina Miller Designs and Co-founder, Ethical Metalsmiths Vivien Johnston The Dragonfly Initiative
Marla Hedworth UL Kenneth Porter
Eric Braunwart Columbia Gem House
Suzi Smither The Rock Hound
Elizabeth Orlando US Department of State
Patricia Syvrud Jòia Consulting Cristina M. Villegas Pact World, Mines to Market |
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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 mining's effects on communities and the environment, the future of man-made diamonds, how to buy and sell responsible jewelry, ethical practices and how silicone valley has become a best alley to the jewelry industry in efforts to move forward in sustainability. Sharing The Rough will be our feature movie. 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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Courtesy of Diamond Foundry
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