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.

Are Couples Taking Cues from Celebrity Engagement Rings?

Jewelers weigh in on whether social media posts from Hollywood stars and influencers have a true impact on the sales floor.

These Jewelers Are Saying ‘I Do’ to Digital Solutions for Bridal Sales

Blockchain tracing, AI trend-forecasting, and other tools are upgrading the wedding-jewelry experience.

Brands Prepare to Woo the Wealthy at the Hamptons’ First Jewelry Show

From artist pieces and antiques to showstopper diamonds, designers and dealers are breaking out ‘the best of the best’ for the area’s discerning collectors.

Does Your Jewelry Marketing Pass the Truth Test?

Five takeaways on transparency from our Instagram Live with GCal by Sarine.

From Brazil to Bergdorf Goodman: The Rise of Graziela Kaufman 

The founder of jewelry brand Graziela shares how a passion for color, a love of animals, and her South American roots shape her much-coveted collections.

Eight Jewelry Store Openings That Put the ‘New’ in New York

A slew of fresh boutiques have sprung up in the heart of the Big Apple, from US debuts of international brands to local jewelers branching out.

The Clear Cut Is All-In on Transparency

A partnership with De Beers’ Tracr program helps the New York-based jeweler show clients the positive impact of their diamonds’ journey.

Creating Change from the Ground Up: Gems Keep Giving 

This nonprofit works to improve living and working conditions for communities that mine and cut colored stones.

A Sparkling Outlook for the 2025 Gem Market 

With prices for colored stones continuing to climb, dealers are upbeat about sales for the coming year.

The Hottest Gemstone Sizes and Cuts

Buyers increasingly want unconventional fancies, according to dealers.
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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.