RapNet Blog

• Dec 12, 2022
• by Jennifer Heebner

The key to success in any diamond business is buying and selling at the right price.  Here are three ways that you can use market and pricing data to make more informed decisions that will make all the difference to your business’ bottom line.  

• Aug 29, 2022
• by Mike Botha

• Aug 01, 2022
• by RapNet

Looking for some fresh and practical tips on how to improve your customer service? We spoke to Steven Forsyth from Celtic Rings to get some actionable advice that will help you start creating a better customer experience for your clients today.

• Apr 27, 2022
• by Jennifer Heebner

Looking for a clear and concise explanation of how jewelry retailers should respond to sanctions place on Alrosa? Check out what Jennifer Heebner, 25-year veteran journalist in the fine jewelry industry, says about the Russian diamond miner. 

• Jan 10, 2022
• by Sonia Esther Soltani

The new year brings new energy, heralds new possibilities, and ushers in new exciting trends. Here are some insightful predictions of 2022 jewelry trends from Rapaport’s very own Editor in Chief Sonia Esther Soltani, that will help you plan your jewelry offerings for this year.

• Jan 04, 2022
• by RapNet

Here's a list of things we accomplished together on RapNet last year.

• Oct 19, 2021
• by Mike Botha

Titanium has a 20x greater tolerance for impact, compared to a traditional white gold basket setting. Is titanium a better alternative?

• Aug 09, 2021
• by Mike Botha

Diamonds can tolerate a lot of abuse, but they have their vulnerabilities.  Read our latest blog by master diamond cutter Mike Botha to find out how to protect diamonds from getting damaged, and to educate your customers how to care for their diamond to avoid unnecessary damage.

• Jul 05, 2021
• by Haig Ter-Martirosian

This year, after a series of cancellations and delays due to COVID-19, some of the most renowned trade shows and exhibitions are making a comeback.  With JCK not too far away, read our blog to get some helpful tips — whether you’re an attendee or exhibitor — on how you can fully harness the potential of your Vegas trip while playing it safe.

• Jun 03, 2021
• by Beth Bernstein

Jewelry stores are increasingly trying to cater to customers seeking combinations of contemporary and vintage pieces. Here's some advice and curating tips for jewelers on how to stock and display a mix of modern and antique jewelry.

• Mar 02, 2021

This series of podcasts, sponsored by Sarine, is targeted at those working in the diamond and jewelry sector, from mines to retail. It will focus on exploring the power of technology and its influence on the diamond and jewelry industry.

• Feb 15, 2021
• by Sonia Esther Soltani

If 2020 has taught us anything, it is to live with uncertainty. It’s hardly surprising, then, that designers and consumers are drawn to reassuring motifs like the ever-present heart shape, and vintage jewels that play on nostalgia or form a basis for a modernized twist. Here are six key trends that have stood out and seem sure to remain through 2021.

• Jan 07, 2021
• by RapNet

Here's a list of things we accomplished together on RapNet last year.