March-April 2024

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

By Sonia Esther Soltani

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

Geoff Hess of Sotheby’s Talks Vintage Timepieces

By Sonia Esther Soltani

Face to Face: The auction house’s head of watches for the Americas reflects on the…

Wristwatches, Reimagined

By Joshua Hendren

New ways to tell time: From disks to dragons to rotating diamonds, innovative creators are…

Tagalong Timepieces

By Joshua Hendren

Before mobile phones, travel clocks were the go-to for high rollers on the road —…

What’s New at Hancocks

By Francesca Fearon

An upgraded location for the London icon lets it sell its rare antique and vintage…

The Big Book of Van Cleef & Arpels

By Phyllis Schiller

A ‘dictionary’ of Van Cleef & Arpels’s glorious creations showcases the jewels and techniques that…

Behind the Gavel: Meet Jill Burgum of Heritage Auctions

By Sonia Esther Soltani

The executive director of fine jewelry talks about her professional journey, her role models, and…

Taking the Hammer to Synthetic Diamonds

By Leah Meirovich

Is there a place for lab-grown stones at auction? Four experts weigh in.

Christie’s Antiquities Sale Showcases Ancient Gemstone Rings

By Anthony DeMarco

Carved into history: Cameos and intaglios from as far back as the Roman Empire dominate…

Going into the Field with The Gem Odyssey

By Sonia Esther Soltani

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

Perusing the Annual Arizona Gem Shows

By Jennifer Heebner

Top finds in Tucson: From pinks and peaches to a range of blues, dozens of…

Pomellato’s Manifesto of Freedom

By Sonia Esther Soltani

The Italian maison’s choice of bright colors and smoothly hidden settings reflects its philosophy of…

A Star Is Platinum Born

By Kate Matthams

This luxury jewelry brand turns its namesake precious metal into faceted beads that sparkle like…

Step Aside, Gold – It’s Silver Jewelry’s Time to Shine

By Kate Matthams

Why this traditionally second-place metal could be a winner for retailers this year.

Today’s Signet Rings Are Moving Away from Monograms

By Rachael Taylor

Seals of approval: Personalized and one-of-a-kind styles are leading the pack, with designs that look…

The Top Jewelry Trends of 2025, According to Paola De Luca

By Richa Goyal Sikri

Forward looks: From craftcore to self-expression, the renowned style forecaster shares the latest insights from…

Are You Clicking with Jewelry Customers?

Here’s how retailers can optimize their online engagement to draw in shoppers and boost the…

Watch-Lovers Are Seeing Jewelry with New Eyes

By Rachael Taylor

Industry journalist Eleonor Picciotto has teamed up with The 1916 Company to give timepiece aficionados…

Featured Store: Fana’s Flagship Takes Flight

A fresh take on a family business: The first boutique from this longtime jewelry wholesaler…

A Budding Romance with Heart-Shaped Diamonds

By Beth Bernstein

Still beating strong: Jewelers and shoppers are falling in love with this cut all over…

What’s Behind the Portrait Diamond’s Timeless Appeal?

By Joshua Hendren

Clear cut: Flat and transparent, the lasque is the very picture of elegant minimalism.

On Point: The Marquise

By Sarah Jordan

With elongated diamonds getting lots of consumer love, this tapered cut is finding new audiences

Beyond Rounds: What’s Trending on the Fancy-Cut Market

Ovals, emeralds, cushions and pears are some of the top alternatives for today’s customers.

The Lowdown on Lab-Grown Diamonds

By Isabella Yan

As synthetics gain ground in jewelry collections and the minds of consumers, Rapaport Magazine takes…

B Corp Beefs Up Certification Criteria

By Rachael Taylor

The ethical-standards program is making it tougher for companies to get its stamp of approval…

Note From the Publisher: Fancy Shapes

By Martin Rapaport

Fancy-shaped diamonds stimulate demand through personalization and encourage creativity among jewelry designers.