By: Cecilia Gardner, Chair, Board of Directors, Jewelry Industry Summit Several members of the Jewelry Industry Summit community were invited to present as panelists and attend this State Department sponsored day-long session on August 8, 2019.  Focused on the jewelry supply chain, nearly 100 members of the jewelry industry participated in the conference which included...Continue Reading

“…a testament to the power of partnerships across continents and throughout the jewelry industry supply chain, working towards a more equitable and sustainable jewelry landscape.” By: Susan Wheeler, Founder: Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference; Board Member: Jewelry Industry Summit On 12 July, 2019, Chicago Responsible Jewelry Conference (CRJC) founder Susan Wheeler was invited to host the second...Continue Reading

In late April, representatives from government, business, trade organizations, and civil society gathered at the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development in Paris for the 13th Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains.  As a first-time attendee of this meeting, it was a phenomenal opportunity to meet stakeholders from around the globe and discuss the implementation...Continue Reading