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The 2026 August issue of Rapaport Magazine
Education & Recruitment
Rapaport Magazine Editor Sonia Esther Soltani portrait image
The Many Faces of Education

In-person experiences are just as important as formal training, if not more so.

Rapaport Group CEO Dan Mano image
Gaining the Skills Our Industry Needs

AI is changing how people work, but the knowledge that will drive the diamond trade cannot be downloaded or automated.

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Training Programs to Get Your Jewelry Career in Gear

Where can entry-level artisans and sales associates get the knowledge and resources they need to succeed?

Rendering by Yaling Wang from the SCAD jewelry program image
Does AI Have a Place in the Design Classroom?

Jewelry educators are grappling with how to utilize this tool without cutting into students’ creativity.

A SCAD student works on jewelry image
How to Bridge the Bench-Jeweler Gap

As skilled craftspeople retire or leave the profession, the industry needs to invest more in training their replacements.

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The Top Players Keeping the Gem and Jewelry Trade Ethical

A guide to the initiatives and entities working to ensure a responsible industry.

Timothy Iwata, Chanel’s Marianne Zani, Iris Van der Veken, Marie-Claire Daveu, Valérie Messika, and Raj Mehta of Spectrum B.V image
Five Takeaways from WJI 2030's Latest Report

Collaboration, transparency and education are among the key focus points for sustainable business in the watch and jewelry world.

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Finding – and Keeping – Skilled Jewelry Workers

A recent session at The Jewelry Symposium brainstormed solutions to staffing challenges in the industry.

Crown ring with amethyst, turquoise, emeralds and diamonds image
The Colorful World of David Webb

From his signature animal bracelets to his Art Deco-inspired sautoirs, the New York designer injected a burst of youth and boldness into the mid-20th-century jewelry scene.

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Retail & Branding
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Trade Secrets: The Diamond Industry's Invisible-Business Problem

In the era of AI search results, companies that don’t answer the questions users are asking will be left behind.

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How One Texas Retailer Built Her Dream Store from the Ground Up

After 24 years in business, Amber Gustafson navigated permit headaches, a vanishing elevator contractor and an electricity shortfall before she could cut the ribbon on her flagship.

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The Final Cut: Meet the Business Coach Who Gets Jewelry Shops in Shape

Charleen Pfaff of Edge Retail Academy uses her decades of experience in the industry to help store owners improve their performance.

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Jewelry
Cece Jewellery locket pendants and rings on model image
Inside the Creative Locket Styles Capturing Customers' Hearts

From a snapshot to a lock of hair, or even the portrait of a loved one’s eye, these necklaces contain multitudes.

Luna rings with colorless and black diamonds on model image
Bold and Sculptural, Wyld Box Stands Out as a Jewelry Brand

Designer Rosanna Fiedler combines gold and silver with hard stones and diamonds in her her stackable pieces.

Guzema Fine Jewelry ring from Ukrainian Jewelry image
From Cartier to Costume Jewelry: Five Books Worth Checking Out

With topics including Ukrainian talent, exceptional watches, and the work of Elizabeth Gage, this crop of literary releases is bound to impress.

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Author Renée Newman on the Draw of Pearls

In her new book, the gemologist delves into this lustrous gem’s contemporary relevance, its versatility, and the myths that surround it.

M&V Vanguard Jewelry image
Inspired by the American Dream, Crafted in Gold: The Story of M&V Vanguard Jewelry Inc.

This family-owned New York jeweler gives clients a level of service few others on 47th Street can match.

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Gemstones
Rubeus Milano Eternal necklace centering a 10.30-carat color-change Russian alexandrite image
The Shade-Shifting Power of Color-Change Gems

From alexandrite to sapphire, these rare stones are finding a place in one-of-a-kind jewelry.

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Why Thailand Is Such a Popular Home for Jewelry Manufacturing

The Asian country offers a rare combination of skilled craftspeople, access to gems, and international appeal.

Sasha Primak platinum ring featuring pear and marquise diamonds from the Calibrated Ordering Platform image
Pristine Gems’ New Supply Tool Offers Diamonds on Demand

With custom jewelry on the rise, the Calibrated Ordering Platform helps retailers and manufacturers get the stones they need.

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Data
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The Rapaport Price List: August 2026

Dive into the proprietary diamond data shaping the industry’s business decisions.

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