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At ORIGINALLUXURY, we are dedicated to pioneering transparency and traceability in the luxury sector. With our academic and technology partners, we aim to empower luxury brands, bridge industry gaps, and simplify information for consumers.

Jewelry and Gem World Hong Kong Dinner

Jewelry and Gem World Hong Kong Dinner

18 September 2024, RUN, St-Regis

On 18 September 2024, ORIGINALLUXURY hosted a special gathering during Jewelry and Gem World Hong Kong. Our members had the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas, and explore new horizons in transparency and traceability within the luxury and jewelry industry.

Diario Joya Article

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The Race to Trace: ORIGINALLUXURY's Vision in the Spotlight

The Race to Trace: ORIGINALLUXURY's Vision in the Spotlight

August 2024

In an era where transparency is more critical than ever, Avi Krawitz's article in Rapaport Magazine explores the "Race to Trace," highlighting the transformative impact of traceability in the diamond industry. Featuring insights from ORIGINALLUXURY co-founders, this piece captures the essence of our commitment to pioneering transparency and setting new standards in luxury. We are proud to share this article, which underscores our dedication to reshaping the future of the industry.

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JCK (Jewelers Circular Keystone)

JCK (Jewelers Circular Keystone)

31 May – 2 June 2024, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

After the success of our Dubai Forum, we were strongly recommended by our members to attend JCK (Jewelers Circular Keystone), - the number one jewelry trade show in the US, gathering 30,000 industry professionals from 130 countries in Las Vegas. It is a global gathering of people, products, and innovations to showcase all the segments of the jewelry industry.

We were invited to speak at the RAPAPORT SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CONFERENCE. The main topics addressed during the Round Table Discussion were:

  • What is and what is not socially responsible sourcing?
  • What can and should we do about greenwashing and whitewashing?
  • How can we document the sourcing of precious metals and gems from the artisanal sector? Is source certification the way forward?
  • How can we honestly capture the added value of our ethical sourcing? What does ethical sourcing cost? How much more is it worth?
Technology For Transparency Dinner

Technology For Transparency Dinner

15 May 2024, The Palm Marriott Resort, Dubai, UAE

In preparation for our Provenance, Traceability and Technology in the Diamond Industry Forum, our Speakers and Moderators conveyed for an engaging dinner. This was an important opportunity for our Tech Partners to meet and exchange on their experiences with the luxury industry. Esteemed members from The Diamond World Council also joined us to better understand our ORIGINALLUXURY initiative and the power of industry-led traceability solutions.

Provenance, Traceability, and Technology in the Diamond Industry Forum

Provenance, Traceability, and Technology in the Diamond Industry Forum

16 May 2024, Dubai, UAE

Together, we explored the key developments in the global diamond trade landscape and discussed the innovative technologies and traceability solutions available to address future challenges.

Our agenda included:

  • The significance of transparency and the pivotal role of technology in the diamond industry
  • Empowering luxury consumers to make informed purchasing decisions through traceability technology
  • How technology can facilitate responsible decision-making through intuitive user experiences
  • Understanding the crucial role of suppliers in driving transformative technology adoption
  • Compelling case studies and real-world examples from the luxury sector
  • Engaging and interactive Q&A sessions for our expert panellists
Podcast: Luxury’s Transparency Challenges

Podcast: Luxury’s Transparency Challenges

25 April 2024

We had the privilege of joining Rapaport's "Luxury’s Transparency Challenges" podcast to discuss the evolving demands for transparency and traceability in luxury. Listen as Prof. Felicitas Morhart and Margot Stuart share their expertise and the initiatives ORIGINALLUXURY is pioneering.

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3rd Luxury Roundtable

3rd Luxury Roundtable

04 March 2024, IMD-Lausanne, Switzerland

Highlights:

  • Technology, Digital Product Passports and Partnerships
  • Catalyzer & Conundrum: Collective action in the luxury industry for the greater good
  • Technology, Raw Materials and Partnerships
  • Future Trends For Transparency & Traceability
  • Sustainability, Technology and the Luxury Sector
  • Stakeholder Mapping - a collaborative undertaking

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The Beating Heart

The Beating Heart

Our member VD-GLOBAL presented the “Beating Heart” one of only two diamonds-in-a-diamond currently in existence. This exquisite piece is recorded on the TRACR platform.

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The ORIGINALLUXURY Diamond

The ORIGINALLUXURY Diamond

VD GLOBAL generously gifted ORIGINALLUXURY a diamond with OPSYDIA's unique Nano-ID and recorded on TRACR with code vz196p8690tla3sij1uwo8ct. Showcasing the strength of a multi-technology partnership.

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2024 AUS-Chalhoub Symposium on Luxury

2024 AUS-Chalhoub Symposium on Luxury

20 February 2024, American University of Sharjah

Highlights:

  • Centered on sustainable innovation within the industry with the theme Reimagining the Way We Live.
  • Underscored the imperative for luxury brands to integrate sustainability seamlessly into their business models
  • Achieving sustainability is contingent upon embracing transparency, and technology serves as the essential tool for realizing this transparency.

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Research Center for Grand Challenges Breakfast

Research Center for Grand Challenges Breakfast

14 December 2023, UNIL-Lausanne, Switzerland

Highlights:

  • The paradox of transparency in luxury
  • The role of technological solutions to help solve the challenges associated with transparency and traceability
  • The path to contributing to UN SDG 12

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LCA Working Group

LCA Working Group

29 November 2023, Zoom

Highlights:

  • Focus on Carbon Footprint and Sustainability
  • Technological Innovations for Traceability
  • Challenges in Lifecycle Assessment

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Gold Working Group

Gold Working Group

15 November 2023, Zoom

Highlights:

  • Challenges in Recycled Gold Traceability
  • Innovative Solutions for Traceability
  • Collaborative Framework for Industry Transformation

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Gold Action Lab

Gold Action Lab

19 October 2023, Private Bank, Geneva, Switzerland

Highlights:

  • Differences in interpreting responsibility for recycled versus newly mined gold
  • Traceability versus transparency
  • Lack of regulatory harmonization (e.g. insufficient standards)
  • Difficult market conditions
  • Complexity and uncertainty regarding sustainability efforts

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2nd Luxury Roundtable

2nd Luxury Roundtable

15 May 2023, IMD-Lausanne, Switzerland

Highlights:

  • Transparency & traceability in context
  • Africa - Pioneering transparency & traceability
  • Transparency & Traceabilit - The Changing Regulatory Environment
  • Transparency & Traceabilit - Sectoral specificities
  • The Luxury Transparency & Traceability research project

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Monaco Symposium On Luxury

Monaco Symposium On Luxury

4-6 April 2023, Monaco: Roundtable "New Tech in Luxury"

Highlights:

'New Tech in Luxury', moderated by Prof. Felicitas Morhart (Professor of Marketing, HEC Lausanne), with Manila Di Giovanni, Founder and CEO, DWorld Hans Schwab, CEO, OriginAll and Thomas Baillod, Founder and CEO, BA1110D

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1st Luxury Roundtable

1st Luxury Roundtable

31 May 2022, IMD-Lausanne, Switzerland

Highlights:

  • THE WHY – The Case For Transparency
  • THE WHAT – Deployed Initiatives
  • THE HOW – Enhancing Luxury Stakeholder Value
  • The Luxury Transparency & Traceability research

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ORIGINALLUXURY: Impact and Future

Driving measurable advancements in transparency.

Positioning the luxury sector at the forefront of transparency best practices.

Paving the way for unparalleled transparency through technology and knowledge.