Parag Shah - Career as a Diamantiare, Evolution of Mid-Stream Markets, Remembering Quality, Lab Grown vs Natural Diamonds, Sustainability, Traceability and More

Timestamps:

[00:00] Introduction and Background

[05:13] Evolution of the Diamond Industry

[06:30] Career in the Diamond Industry

[11:00] Remembering Quality that Lasts

[16:04] Understanding the Jewelry Industry

[22:07] Lab-Grown Diamonds vs Natural Diamonds

[27:58] Impact of Russian Sanctions

[34:54] Value of Diamond Origin

[39:42] Sourcing Protocol and Transparency

[43:51] Sustainability in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses

[50:45] Sustainability in the Broader Luxury Market

[52:30] The Future of Traceability

[01:00:15] Challenges in Achieving a Better Future

[01:04:57] Ideal State for the Industry

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Guest Speaker: Parag Shah

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/parag-shah-54012b21/

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