Sonia Esther Soltani

Sonia Esther Soltani is the editor in chief of Rapaport, managing its bimonthly print publication and the online magazine Jewelry Connoisseur by Rapaport. She also oversees news on Rapaport.com and social media, curates the @rapaportjewelrypro Instagram account — which has 100,000 followers — and hosts the Jewelry Connoisseur podcast on jewelry history and styles.

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The Ring Trends, Stats and Launches Shaping ‘I Do’ This Year

Shifting diamond preferences, changes in spending patterns, and fresh design takes are all part of the evolving bridal market.
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What Does Love Look Like? Not Out-of-Touch Lab-Grown Messaging

The natural-diamond industry won’t attract couples by telling them synthetics devalue their relationship.
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Auction Exec April Matteini on Sourcing Engagement Rings Through the Saleroom

The senior vice president and senior director for luxury at Freeman’s tells jewelers what to keep on their radar, from antique-cut diamonds to overlooked stones.
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Rapaport Magazine Trains Its Eye on Education

Learn about the latest programs and progress in the August issue.

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.

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.

The Many Faces of Education

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

What Do Women Want? Watches of All Kinds

Female collectors are a growing segment of the timepiece market – and they’re not limiting themselves to the traditional “ladies’” models.

Rapaport Magazine Celebrates Natural Diamonds 

The June issue highlights new collections, old cuts, and story-led marketing initiatives.

A New Voice in High Jewelry: Danielle Sultan

The New York-born designer approaches her craft with the rigor and restraint of an architect, placing diamonds at the core of her work.
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Sonia Esther Soltani

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Sonia Esther Soltani is the editor in chief of Rapaport, managing its bimonthly print publication and the online magazine Jewelry Connoisseur by Rapaport. She also oversees news on Rapaport.com and social media, curates the @rapaportjewelrypro Instagram account — which has 100,000 followers — and hosts the Jewelry Connoisseur podcast on jewelry history and styles.