July-August 2024

Lugano Diamonds Brings US Luxury to the UK

By Francesca Fearon

Art, equestrianism and philanthropy are at the heart of this American jeweler’s business, which is…

Shah Luxury Is Marrying Diamonds and Tech

By Anthony DeMarco

The Mumbai-based jeweler uses holograms and other digital features to personalize its bridal offerings.

Alice Cicolini’s Jewelry Channels Women’s Inner Goddess

By Sonia Esther Soltani

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

Talking Transparency in Your Diamond Marketing

By Rapaport News

Three experts share their views on how to sell sustainable origins to consumers.

Author Richa Goyal Sikri Unearths Adventures in the African Gem Trade

By Sonia Esther Soltani

In her new book, the journalist and digital storyteller shares 24 tales based on the…

Five Jewelry Schools That Prepare Students for the Job Market

By Ruth Peltason

These institutions leverage practical training, academic connections and business knowledge.

True Blue Alternatives to Sapphire

By Jennifer Heebner

With prices for this beloved Big Three gemstone going sky-high, here are some other options…

Diamond Tech Companies’ Race to Trace Goods

With the clock ticking to implement industry-wide tracking systems, the major players are pushing their…

Rapaport Source Certification

By Martin Rapaport

It is vital that the natural-diamond trade develop honest, reliable, effective, efficient and trustworthy source-certification…

The Top Diamond-Tracking Programs and How They Work

<i>Rapaport Magazine</i> breaks down the leading options on the market, from physical tracers to user-driven…

Note from the Publisher: Sourcing

By Martin Rapaport

Adding value by communicating the benefits that your diamonds bring society is an important and…

How to Build a Successful Estate Department in Your Store

By Beth Bernstein

Experts offer their tips, including combining older pieces with modern designers and playing up styles…

Chronicling the Craftsmanship of Van Cleef & Arpels

By Sonia Esther Soltani

In a new book, the French jewelry house lays out its history and its most…

Couture’s Must-Have Jewelry for the Holidays

By Francesca Fearon

Five of the biggest trends to emerge from the latest edition of the Las Vegas…

Bulgari’s Most Lavish High-Jewelry Collection to Date

By Rachael Taylor

The maison is celebrating its 140th anniversary with showstopping diamonds and gems in its Aeterna…