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.

Golden Anniversary: Kevin Vantyghem Reflects on His Family Business

Living legacy: Meet the vice president of Vantyghem Diamonds, whose parents founded the company 50 years ago in Ontario, Canada.

Behind the Gavel: Get to Know Leslie Roskind

The senior specialist for jewelry and watches at Hindman’s newly opened New York branch chats about her professional journey, the market, and the Elizabeth Taylor collection.

A Fair Turnout: Highlights from GemGenève

Swiss sensation: May’s show was bigger than ever, with participants reporting strong interest in exceptional gemstones

Cece Jewellery’s Playful Talismans

Interpreter of dreams: The designer behind this rapidly growing company draws on fairy tales and tattoo art to create her personalized symbolic pieces.

Alix Dumas: Crafting the Magnificent Magnolia Brooch

The French designer describes the process behind the piece that earned her a coveted award at Couture.

Lorraine West’s Diamond Journey

Botswana dreaming: After a recent visit to the African country, the award-winning designer is drawing inspiration from the breathtaking landscapes and the community’s enthusiasm.

Catching Up with Sophie Quy of Suzanne Kalan

Baguettes and beyond: The Los Angeles-based brand's international CEO shares her path to jewelry, top career moments, and favorite vacation spots.

Film and Fashion Meet Jewels and Gems in the Latest Christie’s Course

A class of its own: Lecturer Vanessa Cron delves into the cultural significance of the pieces we wear.

Castello & Rossi’s Founding Duo on Finding the Perfect Piece

The real deal: Anellie Manolas and Susan Abeles talk about sourcing, transparency, and collecting versus selling.

6 Top Jewelry Trends For 2023

Discover consumer trends: recession-proof classics, gender-fluid jewelry, sentimental motifs, and bursts of colorful designs.
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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.