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.

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Rapaport Magazine Trains Its Eye on Education

Learn about the latest programs and progress in the August issue.

From Cartier to Costume Jewelry: Five Books Worth Checking Out

With topics including Ukrainian talent, exceptional watches, and the work of Elizabeth Gage, this crop of literary releases is bound to impress.

Author Renée Newman on the Draw of Pearls

In her new book, the gemologist delves into this lustrous gem’s contemporary relevance, its versatility, and the myths that surround it.

The Many Faces of Education

In-person experiences are just as important as formal training, if not more so.

What Do Women Want? Watches of All Kinds

Female collectors are a growing segment of the timepiece market – and they’re not limiting themselves to the traditional “ladies’” models.

Rapaport Magazine Celebrates Natural Diamonds 

The June issue highlights new collections, old cuts, and story-led marketing initiatives.

A New Voice in High Jewelry: Danielle Sultan

The New York-born designer approaches her craft with the rigor and restraint of an architect, placing diamonds at the core of her work.

Culture Is the Key to Getting Eyes Back on Diamonds

Branding consultant Peter Dixon urges the industry toward celebrity storytelling and high-visibility moments like award shows.

How Jade Trau Turns Diamond Branding into a Language of Love

The New York jeweler explains why personal connection is a better selling tool than focusing on a stone’s grade.

NDC Head Amber Pepper on Spreading the Diamond Message

Sharing the story of natural stones in a way consumers will hear is a priority for the trade group’s new CEO.
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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.