What is the Rapaport team reading? The editors and reporters sat down to pick the content from around the web that’s helped expand their knowledge of the diamond and jewelry industry this week.
Diamonds May Not Be Forever: Belgium’s Grip on Gems Shaken by Russian Sanctions Drive (The National News)
“This article represents a broad range of views on the Russian-diamond issue, looking at how the ban could impact Belgium’s trade and the wider industry.”
“This article represents a broad range of views on the Russian-diamond issue, looking at how the ban could impact Belgium’s trade and the wider industry.”
Joshua Freedman
Senior AnalystThis Jewelry Designer Had No Idea She Was Working on Her Own Engagement Ring (Vogue UK)
“If you were a jewelry designer and had the opportunity to make anything you wanted for a client, what would it be? And if you knew that client was yourself, would you still make the same thing? Putting many marriage proposals to shame, this jewelry designer’s now fiancé pretended to be an online customer giving her carte blanche to make the ultimate engagement ring of her imagination. It wasn’t until he came to pick it up, took it and proposed that she realized it was going on her finger!”
“If you were a jewelry designer and had the opportunity to make anything you wanted for a client, what would it be? And if you knew that client was yourself, would you still make the same thing? Putting many marriage proposals to shame, this jewelry designer’s now fiancé pretended to be an online customer giving her carte blanche to make the ultimate engagement ring of her imagination. It wasn’t until he came to pick it up, took it and proposed that she realized it was going on her finger!”
Leah Meirovich
News EditorHow Alibaba Is Leading the Evolution of Online Luxury Shopping (South China Morning Post)
“Luxury brands are collaborating with e-commerce platforms to transform their digital business using a combination of known strategies: celebrities, online events, and immersive experiences. Evolution is always good news, but in this case, it might also be an interesting example for other jewelry brands of how to captivate young consumers.”
“Luxury brands are collaborating with e-commerce platforms to transform their digital business using a combination of known strategies: celebrities, online events, and immersive experiences. Evolution is always good news, but in this case, it might also be an interesting example for other jewelry brands of how to captivate young consumers.”
Vanina Pikholc
Podcast and Video ProducerThe 34 Best and Brightest Jewelry Moments at the 2024 Met Gala (W Magazine)
“You might be suffering from Met Gala fatigue at this stage, but if you are still catching up with who wore what, this is a good gallery. In the plethora of articles out there, the focus and close ups on the jewels are enticing. I particularly enjoy the coverage of the fabulous pieces some of the male attendees wore, confirming that red carpets are way more fun when men join in with the bling. The only regret is not to see the party hostess, Anna Wintour, included, as she picked a phenomenal en-tremblant diamond brooch to match her floral outfit. ”
“You might be suffering from Met Gala fatigue at this stage, but if you are still catching up with who wore what, this is a good gallery. In the plethora of articles out there, the focus and close ups on the jewels are enticing. I particularly enjoy the coverage of the fabulous pieces some of the male attendees wore, confirming that red carpets are way more fun when men join in with the bling. The only regret is not to see the party hostess, Anna Wintour, included, as she picked a phenomenal en-tremblant diamond brooch to match her floral outfit. ”
Sonia Esther Soltani
Editor in ChiefMain image designed by David Polak.
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