The Future of Jewelry and Technology: All That Glitters? Wednesday, February 15, 2023

The Buzz 1: “Aren’t I a human being? Don’t I yearn and…ache and shop? Don’t I deserve love... and jewelry?” [Addams Family Values, 1993 film] The Buzz 2: “Invest wisely. Safely, at least. Land, houses, or better still, jewelry.” [Monsieur Verdoux, 1947 film] The Buzz 3: “Ladies, the Confederacy asks for your jewelry on behalf of our noble cause.” [Gone with the Wind, 1939 film] The Buzz 4: “You think you can buy me with jewelry?” [Scarface, 1983 film] The Buzz 5: “Daddy gave me all this jewelry because he loves me so much.” [Casino, 1995 film] From ChatGPT: The history of jewelry is rich and varied, spanning thousands of years and cultures. Jewelry has been used for adornment, as a symbol of status or power, and as a medium of exchange. In ancient times, people made jewelry out of materials like shells, bones, and stones. As civilizations progressed, materials like gold, silver, and precious gems were used. In more recent times, the use of jewelry as a form of self-expression has led to some humorous and whimsical designs, such as brooches shaped like hamburgers, earrings shaped like cupcakes, and bracelets shaped like sushi rolls. We’ll ask jewelry industry experts Victoria Wieck, Michele Lau, Susan Chandler and Haider Sayed for their take on The Future of the Jewelry Industry and Technology: All That Glitters?