IAC’s Precious Substances Conference

IAC has organized an annual, in-person conference devoted to gold, diamonds, and other precious substances since 2011. (The Conference took place virtually in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic.) Using jewelry as a lens, the program takes a wide-ranging look at the rare and the magnificent, exploring different approaches to design and creation, to production (for example, artisanal vs. larger-scale mining), ethical sourcing, and responsible practice.