Responsible Luxury Podcast

This week, Lauren Petrovic shares her idea of responsible luxury, highlights from season 1, her start to the industry, and what's to come for future seasons. For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-petrovic/ Instagram, X: @responsibleluxurypod, @laurendpetrovic Back to Episodes

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Background [06:00] Discovering Artisanal Mining in Eastern Africa [12:13] The Journey of a Gemstone from Mine to Market [21:46] Sustainability and Responsible Luxury in the Jewelry Industry [26:16] Challenges and Opportunities of Blockchain in the Gemstone Industry [30:12] Challenges of Implementing Blockchain [35:17] Bringing Transparency and Traceability [39:09] Honesty and Transparency in the Industry [44:02] Consumer Awareness and Demand [45:14] Progress and Future Plans * Guest Speaker: Monica Stephenson Website: https://www.anzagems.com, https://moyogems.com/ Instagram: @idazzle, @anzagems @moyogems LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicastephenson/ Link to Monica’s documentary ‘Sharing the Rough’ * For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-petrovic/...

Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction and Background [06:46] About JVC's Ethics in Action [11:53] G7 Sanctions [20:17] Jewelry is Slow Fashion [26:00] The Liability of Greenwashing and the Importance of Clear Claims [32:22] The Role of Technology in Ensuring Traceability [42:56] The Power and Magic of Jewelry * Guest Speaker: Tiffany Stevens Website: https://jvclegal.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffstevens/ Instagram: @tiffanycstevens, @jvclegal * For comments, questions, or speaker ideas: Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-petrovic/ Instagram, X: @laurendpetrovic Back to Episodes

Timestamps: [00:00] Entering the Jewelry Industry [07:20] The Power of Jewelry as a Storytelling Tool [12:32] The Mission of The Jewelry Edit [15:38] Measuring Sustainability in Jewelry [21:02] Connecting Customers to the Story of Jewelry [24:04] Engaging Customers Through In-person Events [26:03] Challenges in Promoting Sustainability in Jewelry [27:03] The Evolving Consciousness of Younger Generations [29:37] Understanding Fair-Mined Gold and Recycled Gold [32:03] The Challenges of Fair-Mined Gold and Recycled Gold [33:03] The Higher Cost of Sustainable Products [35:34] Challenges for Downstream Businesses in the Jewelry Industry [38:37] The Future Plans of The Jewelry Edit [42:44] Educating Customers on What...