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.

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.

Culture Is the Key to Getting Eyes Back on Diamonds

Branding consultant Peter Dixon urges the industry toward celebrity storytelling and high-visibility moments like award shows.

How Jade Trau Turns Diamond Branding into a Language of Love

The New York jeweler explains why personal connection is a better selling tool than focusing on a stone’s grade.

NDC Head Amber Pepper on Spreading the Diamond Message

Sharing the story of natural stones in a way consumers will hear is a priority for the trade group’s new CEO.

Will Consumers Echo the Industry’s Revived Enthusiasm?

The success of initiatives like World Diamond Day is enough to spark optimism.

Good Vibrations: New York Brand Ruveil Turns Sound Waves into Fine Jewelry

Founder Gabrielle Saunders – a GIA-trained gemologist who formerly designed for Alexis Bittar and Harry Winston – blends technical expertise with an intuitive, wellness-led approach, drawing on her parallel practice in meditation and crystal alchemy.

The Power of World Diamond Day

When the Natural Diamond Council launched the event on April 8, it generated 30 million social media impressions. Nicolas Chrétien, the initiative’s creator, talks about the importance of pausing and uniting the industry.

Jewelry Retail Is on Display in Rapaport Magazine’s April Issue

Latest edition takes the pulse of the consumer market and shares store-owners’ strategies.

What’s Behind the Momentum of US Jewelers?

Far from slowing down, American retail businesses seem to be continually expanding.

New DCA Head Annie Doresca Wants to Bring Out Untapped Sales Talent

The Diamond Council of America president and CEO discusses the nonprofit educational group’s rebranding, its latest initiatives, and what she learned from her predecessor Terry Chandler.
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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.