The Rapaport Fair Trade Jewelry Conference will be held during the JCK Las Vegas Jewelry Show on Monday, June 5, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. in the Delfino Ballroom of the Venetian Hotel. The conference is free and open to all members of the jewelry industry.

The conference will promote greater industry awareness of fair trade, a concept that seeks to improve standards of living through equitable, environmentally sustainable trade practices. Jewelry industry leaders will discuss the potential for the development of fair trade jewelry products and the establishment of fair trade jewelry standards.

The conference agenda will include:

1. What is Fair Trade and how can it be applied to the jewelry industry?
2. What are the benefits of Fair Trade Jewelry to producers, the trade, and consumers?
3. How are Fair Trade Standards established and enforced?
4. How can the market for Fair Trade Jewelry be developed?

“This Fair Trade Jewelry Conference provides an important opportunity for all those in the jewelry industry that wish to create jewelry that makes the world a better place,” said Martin Rapaport, chairman of the conference and the Rapaport Group. “Everyone is encouraged to attend and share their views about what our industry can and should do to improve the lives of those that produce our diamonds, gems, gold, and jewelry. We are responsible for what we buy.”

RSVP at conference@diamonds.net or call 1-702-893-9400.