Responsible Luxury Podcast

Show notes: This episode features live interviews by Lauren Petrovic and special guests recorded during the Responsible Luxury Roundtable and Dinner during New York Climate Week 2024. * [2:33] Iris Van der Veken - Executive Director at Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030 Website LinkedIn * [14:20] Rosena Sammi - Founder and CEO at The Jewelry Edit Website LinkedIn Instagram * [22:43] Monica Stephenson - Founder and President Anza Gems Website LinkedIn Instagram: @idazzle , @anzagems * For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: lauren@laurentinewyork.com, concierge@laurentinewyork.com LinkedIn Instagram: @laurendpetrovic, @responsibleluxurypod Back to Episodes

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [06:18] Early passion for Fashion and Entrepreneurship [12:46] Meeting Co-founders and Starting Arête [15:39] Pivoting to Personalized Discovery for Emerging Designers [17:15] The Power of AI and Machine Learning in Fashion [23:11] Observations on the New York Tech and Fashion Scenes [24:59] Challenges and Triumphs of Fundraising [27:50] Building a Fashion Tech Company [30:30] Challenges and Opportunities in Fashion Tech [33:51] Virtual Try-On Technology [38:41] Responsible Luxury in Fashion Tech [39:32] The Future of Fashion and Tech * Guest Speaker: Kotryna Jukneviciute Website: https://areteforyou.com Instagram: @arete_ai Tik Tok: @arete_ai LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kotryna-jukneviciute-09a56ba5/ * For comments, questions, or speaker...

On this episode, we explore the latest diamond grading innovations, including GCAL's introduction of the 8X standard in 2021, surpassing traditional triple excellent grading. GCAL, a major competitor to GIA, is revolutionizing the industry with advanced technology and transparency. Their partnership with Sarine Technology in 2023 aims to reshape the industry with cutting-edge traceability technology and AI-based grading systems. Timestamps: [05:00] Introduction to Angelo Palmieri [07:21] Building Trust and Relationships in the Jewelry Industry [15:15] The Value of Accurate Diamond Grading [17:30] The Partnership Between GCAL and Sarine Technology [20:44] Combining AI and Human Expertise in Diamond Grading [32:55] Challenges...

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [01:16] Discussion on Early Years in the Industry and Transition to the Diamond Industry [05:18] Comparison between Dealing with Physical Assets in Real Estate and Diamonds [08:05] Explanation of the Complex Diamond Supply Chain [10:16] Impact of Russian Sanctions on Diamond Distribution [12:39] Advice for Consumers Seeking High-Quality Diamonds [14:08] Discussion on Natural Diamonds vs. Lab-Grown Diamonds and Differentiating Between Them [24:38] JCK Conference Overview and Market Sentiment [36:00] Future Predictions for the Diamond Industry and Strategic Focus [43:46] Imagining the Future of the Industry in a Creative Manner [49:38] Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks * Guest...