Used to define objects of great value, the term “precious” has special significance where jewellery is concerned, because at least some of the materials of which such products are comprised typically are considered “precious” in and of themselves. But what constitutes a “precious” gemstone or a “precious” metal has evolved over time, and continues to do so in the current market environment, where not only the product type and quality are factors, but also source and provenance? And how the does the manner in which the finished jewellery product is designed, crafted and marketed affect whether its perceived as “precious” or not?

The Jewellry Industry Voices session, which took place on September 7, 2025, in the Palladio Theatre in Vicenza, during the VICENZAORO jewellery show, was moderated by Lisa Koenigsberg, President, Initiatives in Art and Culture, which was a co-organiser. Panellists include Adriano Mol, Head, Center for Gemstone and Jewelry Design, University of Minas Gerais State / Brand & Product Development, Cruzeiro Mine, both in Brazil; Kenneth Scarratt, Vice President, CIBJO/President, CIBJO Sector A (gem materials); Raluca Anghel, Head of External Affairs and Industry Relations, Natural Diamond Council; Paola De Luca, Founder & Creative Director, The Futurist Ltd.; and Francesca Manfredi, Head of Sustainable Innovation Watches & Jewellery, Kering.