Responsible Luxury Podcast
Kunal Mehta - Evolution of the Diamond Industry, Luxury Market Cycles, Power of Trust and Transparency, Thriving Amid Market Turbulence and More
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...
Ask Lauren Petrovic, Highlights of Season 1, What's to Come in Season 2, and More
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.
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Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-petrovic/
Instagram, X: @responsibleluxurypod, @laurendpetrovic
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Monica Stephenson - Artisanal Mining in East Africa, Tracing the Mine-to-Market Journey of Gemstones, Radical Changes in Mining Communities, and More
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/...
Tiffany Stevens - The Evolving US Legal System, Best Practices in High-Stakes Environments, the Powerful Narrative of the Jewelry Industry, and More
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
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Guest Speaker: Tiffany Stevens
Website: https://jvclegal.org/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffstevens/
Instagram: @tiffanycstevens, @jvclegal
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For comments, questions, or speaker ideas:
Email: concierge@laurentinewyork.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-petrovic/
Instagram, X: @laurendpetrovic
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