Responsible Luxury

#21: Join us as Lauren Petrovic sits down with Adriano Mol and Christine Puleo Reis from Cruzeiro Mine during New York City Jewelry Week. We take a deep dive into all things colored gemstones and explore the global gemstone market, tokenizing gemstones, and Cruzerio's recent partnership with IGI bringing more traceability to the jewelry industry.

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Timestamps:

[0:00] Legacy of Neves Family Mine

[03:46] Sustainable Practices and Community Engagement

[06:16] Transforming Experiences in Mining

[12:54] The Future of Cruzeiro Mine and Market Trends

[14:23] Traceability and Transparency in Gemstone Sourcing

[16:37] Embracing Technology in the Gemstone Industry

[20:35] Looking Ahead: The Future of Gemstones and Sustainability

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Guest Speakers: Adriano Mol and Christine Puleo Reis from Cruzeiro Mine Team

Website: https://cruzeiromine.com/

LinkedIn: Adriano Mol, Christine Puleo Reis

Instagram: @cruzeiro.mine, @adriano_mol, @christinepuleoreis

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This week, Lauren Petrovic is live with Ian Bone and Brian Cook from the Ethical Gem Suppliers collective. Tune in as they explore the essence of sustainability within the gemstone trade, its global implications, and societal significance.

Guest Speakers:

Ian Bone, Co-founder of Capricorn Gems

Website: https://www.capricorngems.com.au/

Brian Cook, Founder of Natures Geometry

Website: http://www.naturesgeometry.com/

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This week, Lauren Petrovic is live with Stuart Pool and Eric Braunwart from the Ethical Gem Suppliers collective. Tune in as they explore the essence of sustainability within the gemstone trade, its global implications, and societal significance.

Guest Speakers:

Stuart Pool, Co-Founder of Nineteen 48, Fair Luxury, and a key member of Moyo Gems

Website: https://www.nineteen48.com/, www.fairluxury.co.uk, https://moyogems.com/

Eric Braunwart, Founder of Columbia Gem House

Website: https://columbiagemhouse.com/

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Resources: https://www.delvedatabase.org/

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This week, Lauren Petrovic is live with Monica Stephenson and Jay Moncada from the Ethical Gem Suppliers collective. Listen to them as they dive into the essence of sustainability within the gemstone trade, exploring its global implications and societal significance.

Guest Speakers:

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’

Jay Moncada

Website: https://www.perpetuumjewels.com/

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In this enlightening episode, Lauren Petrovic sits down with Toby Pomeroy to delve into the world of ethical gold and mercury-free mining. They explore the intricacies of mercury-free mining practices, the challenges surrounding responsible gold sourcing, and the pivotal role of technology in promoting ethical mining endeavors. The discussion also delves into the impact of consumer choices on ethical practices, the future of the jewelry industry in conjunction with blockchain technology, and the vision for responsible luxury. The episode concludes with insightful final thoughts and a discussion on future directions in the ecology of commerce. Tune in for a deep dive into the evolving landscape of responsible practices in the jewelry sector.

Show notes:

[00:00] Introduction to ethical gold and mercury-free mining

[03:34] Toby’s journey into the jewelry industry

[07:37] Understanding mercury-free mining practices

[13:04] Challenges in responsible gold sourcing

[17:57] The role of technology in ethical mining

[30:50] The Impact of consumer choices on ethical practices

[39:52] The future of the jewelry industry and blockchain technology

[40:45] The Vision for Responsible Luxury

[50:46] Final Thoughts and Future Directions

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Guest Speaker: Toby Pomeroy

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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.

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[2:33] Iris Van der Veken - Executive Director at Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030

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[14:20] Rosena Sammi - Founder and CEO at The Jewelry Edit

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[22:43] Monica Stephenson - Founder and President Anza Gems

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Instagram: @idazzle , @anzagems

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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.

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[03:06] Malyia McNaughton - Designer at Made by Malyia

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[13:16] Lisa Koenigsberg Founder and President at Initiative in Art and Culture

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[18:38] Welcome Toast by Tiffany Stevens - Chief Business Officer & Head of Sustainability at IGI and Tehmasp Printer -Managing Director and CEO at IGI

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Instagram: @tiffanycstevens, @igi_gemgrams

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[20:55] Michelle Graff, Editor-in-Chief at National Jeweler

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[30:13] Samantha Ory - Founder and General Partner at Ouroboros Group

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[30:13] Serene Wang - Founder and CEO at EliteLink Education

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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

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Guest Speaker: Kotryna Jukneviciute

Website: https://areteforyou.com

Instagram: @arete_ai

Tik Tok: @arete_ai

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kotryna-jukneviciute-09a56ba5/

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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 and Opportunities in Increasing Sustainability and Transparency

[33:13] The Trading Nature of the Diamond Business and Traceability Challenges

[40:52] The Importance of Trust and Transparency in the Diamond Industry

[41:01] Enhancing the Consumer Experience with Technology

[45:12] Differentiating Diamonds with the 8X Certification Process

[50:45] The Future of the Diamond Industry: Innovation and Transparency

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Guest Speaker: Angelo Palmieri

Website: https://www.gcalusa.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelo-palmieri-3428b07/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gcalbysarine/

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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

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Guest Speaker: Kunal Mehta

For diamond and gemstone needs, visit stardiamondsandgems.com.

Instagram: @kunal826

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kunalmehta3/

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