RAPAPORT... The third Jewelry Industry Summit, originally planned forearly March, is being rescheduled to a later date due to a lack of funding,organizers said. Although the forum, which promotes sustainability andresponsible sourcing, has received a number of contributions from sponsors, theorganization claims many companies are investing their resources in their own sustainabilityprograms. The summit sees this as a positive step, believing itreflects the impact of its previous events on the jewelry industry. It plansinstead to develop its website, create new webinars and presentations, and hold small gatherings throughout the year.Image: Hadrian/Shutterstock