Hosted by the North East Branch
Join Stuart as he explores how Nineteen48 is transforming gemstone sourcing through complete transparency and traceability.
Discover how every gemstone can be traced back to the specific mine, the miner and the local community from which it originated, giving jewellers and gemstone dealers unrivalled confidence in the authenticity and ethical provenance of the stones they buy and sell.
This fascinating presentation will examine why traceability is becoming increasingly important to today’s consumers and how responsible sourcing is shaping the future of the gemstone industry.
Speaker: Stuart Pool of Nineteen48 Gemstones
Stuart is an ethical gemstone specialist, social entrepreneur and educator with extensive experience in responsible gemstone sourcing. He leads two complementary businesses dedicated to bringing fully traceable, ethically sourced gemstones to the global market, working directly with mining communities in Sri Lanka and Tanzania. Through his commitment to transparency and provenance, Stuart is helping to build a more sustainable gemstone supply chain, giving jewellers, gemstone dealers and consumers’ confidence in the origin and positive impact of every stone.
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