LuxeTrust by Amethyst has reshaped the Philippine luxury market with workshops that equip participants with the skills to identify genuine luxury items and avoid counterfeit scams. PHOTO FRO.
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New class of luxury authenticators emerges from LuxeTrust by Amethyst workshop
Updated: March 18, 2026
LuxeTrust by Amethyst has reshaped the Philippine luxury market with workshops that equip participants with the skills to identify genuine luxury items and avoid counterfeit scams. PHOTO FROM FACEBOOK/LUXETRUST BY AMETHYST
The graduates completed a three-day intensive training program, marking another milestone for the company, which has already conducted six batches since launching last year.
LuxeTrust by Amethyst, a pioneer in luxury authentication education, celebrated the graduation of more than 30 participants from its Luxury Authentication Workshop on Nov. 14 at Sheraton Manila.
Founded by Junel Rufino-Harding in 2024, LuxeTrust by Amethyst has reshaped the Philippine luxury market with workshops that equip participants with the skills to identify genuine luxury items and avoid counterfeit scams.
LuxeTrust by Amethyst CEO Junel Harding TMT PHOTO
“We are the first one to do this kind of workshop in the Philippines. My partner and our speakers are from Malaysia and Hong Kong,” said CEO Harding during an interview.
The graduation event featured luxury bag authentication master Chris Chiu and PGO Academy founder and watch master Sam How as guest speakers. LuxeTrust has partnered with PGO Academy, a top Malaysian brand, to enhance its training programs, expanding the curriculum to include diamonds and luxury watches.
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