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.

Gempedia, the Ultimate Gemological Glossary

This collection of every industry term a gemologist could ever need is a useful resource for beginners and scholars alike.

Careers in the Jewelry Industry: The Photographer

Five takeaways from our Instagram Live interview with Leo Bieber.

Careers in the Jewelry Industry: The Gemstone Cutter

Five takeaways from our Instagram Live interview with Glenn Preus.

Careers in the Jewelry Industry: The Editor

Five takeaways from our Instagram Live interview with Brecken Branstrator.

How the King of Diamonds Earned His Crown

Luxury consultant Sharon Novak sheds light on Harry Winston’s journey from penniless merchant to visionary jeweler.

Charting 50 Years of Wallace Chan’s Artistry

The largest-ever exhibition of work by the contemporary Chinese jewelry artist is on show at Shanghai Museum East until October 7.

Understanding Gems in the Field

In the third Instagram Live of a five-part series, Wim Vertriest explores how to identify rough stones as well as the broader origin determination.

This Holiday Season’s Jewelry Must-Haves

Five of the biggest jewelry trends to emerge from the recent Couture show.

The Hard Stones Hitting New Highs

Jewelry designers are turning a spotlight on the unique colors and fascinating patterns of hard stones such as jasper, chrysoprase and chalcedony.

Bulgari Rocks Luxury with New Aeterna Collection

The Italian house’s latest presentation of high jewelry and watches delivers opulence fit for an emperor.
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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.