Rui Galopim de Carvalho, FGA DGA
Rui Galopim de Carvalho FGA DGA is a Gem Education Consultant, author and international lecturer on gemmology as well as on the history of gem materials in jewellery of cultural heritage. He has studied numerous national collections, including the Portuguese crown jewels. Founder of the Home Gemmology webinars offered during the COVID-19 lockdown, Rui is also editor of the educational account @portugalgemas on Instagram and shares gemmological content actively across social media, helping high jewellery sales associates across the world to have fact-based story telling narratives in plain language. He is associate editor of Gem-A’s Journal of Gemmology, Vice-President of Sector A and of the Coral Commission of CIBJO (The World Jewellery Confederation), member of the Communications Committee of ICA (International Colored Gemstone Association), member of the Society of Jewellery Historians, the Society of Mineralogy Museum Professionals and honorary member of LAUREL (Portuguese Association of Excellence Brands, member of ECCIA).
Thursday 16th Feb
Panel: ESG Sustainability in the Colored Gemstone Industry
The supply chain for colored stones has always concerned the gemstone community. Now, the sustainability of the supply chain is a concern for the discerning customer as well. Find out how the industry monitors supply chains to be free from funding armed conflict, human rights abuses, sustainability, and more.
Wednesday 15th Feb
Master of Ceremonies Remarks
Wednesday 15th Feb
Panel: Jewelry Designers
Moderator
Wednesday 15th Feb