Diversity and inclusion are two interconnected concepts yet they are far from interchangeable. Diversity includes addressing the presence of people of all gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, people of all colour & people of all body types. Diversity opens door to new “ways of being” that are not necessarily our own, to the new ways of thinking, new knowledge, and different experiences. Inclusion is a measure of culture that enables diversity to thrive.

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What does this mean for jewellery industry? It means producing designs and pieces that are gender fluid, creating sizes and variations that suit all body type and communicating to people of all colour and culture. It also means providing same stage and opportunities to professional from diverse background to showcase themselves as designer, marketer, buyer, editor or a professional in any capacity. It also stresses on not excluding members or participants on the grounds of gender, race, class, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, etc

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