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.

Five Things You Didn’t Know About IGI

Whether it’s grading, detection or promoting young designers, the International Gemological Institute has a wealth of services that will be in the spotlight on our Instagram account.

Podcast: Gems, Books and Friends

Gem dealer and author Benjamin Zucker reminisces about his rich professional journey – the extraordinary stones, illustrious publications and meaningful relationships.

A Modern Jewelry Alchemist: Adam Neeley

The design prodigy and metallurgist combines art and nature in his works, which are the focus of a new retrospective.

Behind the Gavel: Jewelry Specialist Annabelle Cukierman

The independent France-based gemologist talks about her passion for finding rare treasures and sharing them with the world.

Unearthing Wonders at Paris’s Musée de Minéralogie

The new director of the 230-year-old museum wants to get people talking about the world’s myriad minerals and how we source them.

Randi Molofsky Unites Fine Jewelry with  Marketing Prowess

Meet the founder of brand-development agency For Future Reference.

How the NDC’s Gabrielle Grazi Made the Most of a Rare Opportunity

Multifaceted leadership: Meet the Natural Diamond Council’s vice president of retail strategy and partnerships.

Geoff Hess of Sotheby’s Talks Vintage Timepieces

Face to Face: The auction house’s head of watches for the Americas reflects on the latest trends and connoisseurs’ most coveted models.

Behind the Gavel: Meet Jill Burgum of Heritage Auctions

The executive director of fine jewelry talks about her professional journey, her role models, and her love affair with Art Deco.

Going into the Field with The Gem Odyssey

Ground expeditions: This new program takes collectors and jewelers on educational tours of colored-stone mines.
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Sonia Esther Soltani

Contributing Editor

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.