EOSC 118 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Van Cleef & Arpels, 67Th Golden Globe Awards, Precious Metal
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By the end of this lesson, learners will: For this lesson we"ll do a quick survey of the significance of gems and precious metals in society, from both historical and current perspectives. This includes celebrity activities in north america and around the globe to as well as industry-initiated design competitions that raise awareness of particular portions of the gem and jewellery industry. Along with growing consumer knowledge, consumers are now demanding more information and accountability directly from the sources that they are buying from. Partially in response to consumers and partially from independent industry initiatives, codes of conduct and regulatory procedures have been developed to improve transparency both in canada and on the international stage. Significance of gems and precious metals in society. Gems and jewellery have been intertwined with humans and religion for thousands of years and have played significant roles throughout antiquity.