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 Age of Jazz-Age Designs 

Some of the modern-day jewelry creators taking inspo from Art Deco.

Art Deco: The Era That Never Gets Old 

With its avant-garde vibe and geometric elegance, this jewelry period is still going strong among collectors.

Dig into a Paraiba Page-Turner

A comprehensive new volume on this tourmaline variety gives new meaning to the term “blue book.”

The Perpetual Popularity of Paraiba 

This rare, strikingly distinctive tourmaline continues to spike in both price and desirability.

Designer Emmanuel Tarpin’s Mine-Opening Experience

By taking trips to opal, emerald, and Paraiba tourmaline sources, the up-and-coming jeweler has gained a new perspective on the gems he uses in his work.

Diamond Dealers Enjoy Success at JGT Dubai Show

UAE event could replace Hong Kong as top trade fair for fall season, say exhibitors.

Jewelers Upbeat at VicenzaOro as Dealers Face Price Declines

Retailers at the fair were optimistic that consumers would continue to buy, while suppliers reported "very weak" sentiment.

Alice Cicolini’s Jewelry Channels Women’s Inner Goddess

The London-based designer’s gold-centric collection taps into mythology and symbolism to resonate with her powerful self-purchasing clientele.

Author Richa Goyal Sikri Unearths Adventures in the African Gem Trade

In her new book, the journalist and digital storyteller shares 24 tales based on the real-life experiences of miners, merchants and other local insiders.

Chronicling the Craftsmanship of Van Cleef & Arpels

In a new book, the French jewelry house lays out its history and its most iconic designs from the first half of the 20th century.
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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.