Rapaport Jewelry Pro

Following yesterday's post about Bulgari's latest collection, we thought it's a good time to revisit the history of the Roman maison. On the Jewelry Connoisseur Podcast, we had the pleasure of learning about Bulgari's glorious history with its Heritage Curator Director, Gislain Aucremanne. ⁠ Gislain traces back the Greek origins of the high-jewelry house that became synonymous with Rome and glamour. He also discusses the distinct style of Bulgari, its evolution through time while retaining its brand DNA. And much more. ⁠ ⁠ Listen to this podcast here: https://lnkd.in/daX_NMWZ as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and our YouTube channel Rapaport Jewelry Pro #jewelryhistory #bulgari #jewelrypodcast  ⁠

The Fenice high-jewelry watch is equiped with the Piccolissimo movement and made in white and rose gold, with a hidden dial obscured by a 10-carat, pear-shaped paraiba tourmaline. It took over 3,000 hours to create and is part of the spectacular Bvlgari Aeterna high jewelry collection that celebrates the maison's 140th anniversary. Read more about Aeterna at https://lnkd.in/dt8NEUKe All images: Bvlgari #highjewelry #luxurywatches #craftsmanship

We asked author RICHA Goyal Sikri in what way her book "No Stone Unturned: The Hunt for African Gems" sheds a new light on the African colored-gem trade. "I want people to change their preconceived notions about colored stones and understand how difficult it is. In this book, it’s not blood diamonds, but it is also not the Disney version. This is life, and the reality of life is that not every miner is going to strike it rich. At the same time, every single one of the stories is laced with humor. I researched the food, local culture, and character of the places. I didn’t want to only share the challenges, but also the adventure, color, love, nature and beauty that you will only find in Africa," she said. Read the full interview at https://lnkd.in/dFGM5k-r Images: Richa Goyal Sikri; Gemologist Campbell Bridges at Scorpion Camp, Kenya. (Bruce Bridges); Rough-emerald sorters at the Gravelotte mine in South Africa during the 1970s. (Akshat Gupta); Adrian Banks (right) demonstrating TanzaniteOne’s grading process for rough tanzanite stones to a group of miners from the Maasai tribe, 2003. (Adrian Banks) #coloredgemstones #gemstonetrade #storytelling #gemstonebook

Four styling and display tips to build a successful estate department in your store 1. Arrange by color Doing this “draws the eye into a case and holds the customer’s attention longer,” suggests MetalMark’s Mary Leppert. The display “can be from a range of different periods, which teaches clients they don’t have to stick with one era.” 2. Combine estate with complementary newer designers “Temple St. Clair, Single Stone, Elizabeth Locke and Marla Aaron, all inspired by history, mix well with antique pieces in the store,” says Rhett Outten of Croghan’s Jewel Box, who often pairs or layers estate items with modern ones in her displays. “Some of our contemporary designer collections give a nod to the past, seamlessly mixing in with antique and vintage pieces,” affirms Laura Freeman of Broken English Jewelry. 3. Distinguish the antiques “Our antique and vintage jewelry is housed together in a special section of the store,” says Outten. “We then curate by category. We also use antique boxes when possible for special pieces and have signage explaining [the pieces’] significance.” 4. Get creative “There are no rules when it comes to combining modern and estate,” says Randi Molofsky of For Future Reference. “You can show an 1890s cuff with a modern Harwell Godfrey bangle, or a major 1960s collar necklace with a Buddha Mama Hamsa pendant.” Any other tip you'd like to add? Read Beth Bernstein's full article at https://lnkd.in/dzixdPTC #vintagejewelry #estatedealer #jewelrystore Images from MetalMark; Broken English; Croghan's Jewel Box; For Future Reference

Talking transparency in your diamond marketing. Three experts share their views on how to sell sustainable origins to consumers. "To make traceability more mainstream, the short answer is to create content and conversations that are joyful, honest, accessible, and about human connection." Melissa Dusenberry "For jewelry companies that prioritize communicating the origins of their products, this must be woven into the entire fabric of their brand, not merely an afterthought in product descriptions." Laryssa Wirstiuk "Providing consumers with detailed and accurate information about products’ origins can not only build trust, but also drive a deeper connection between buyers and the brands they support." Megan Crabtree Read the full insights from these thought leaders at https://lnkd.in/dvDGRC8Q #marketing #transparency #diamondindustry

[Retail profile] For the two years before its first European salon opened in London’s Mayfair this spring, California-based Lugano Diamonds did some soft marketing by sponsoring the Royal Windsor Horse Show, a charity polo event at Smith’s Lawn (Windsor) and the Serpentine Gallery in Hyde Park. These events attract tech billionaires, property magnates and members of the scientific and medical world — the same cohort that forms the Lugano community in America, sharing a love of jewelry, sports and philanthropy. “Building strong connections and making a positive impact has always been a priority for us,” says Moti Ferder, the accomplished diamond cutter who cofounded Lugano with his wife Idit two decades ago. They now own seven salons across the US that aim to create an at-home atmosphere where the brand can entertain. Read more about Lugano Diamonds bringing US luxury to the UK in Francesca Fearon's story at https://lnkd.in/dm65KjQ2 #diamonds #diamondjewelry #luxury #jewelrystore

Have you watched our Careers in the Jewelry Industry series yet? All the episodes are available on our Rapaport Jewelry Pro YouTube channel and on our Instagram account. Today we are putting the spotlight on Glenn Preus, a world-famous gemstone cutter. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, Glenn has been in the industry for more than 40 years. He started out as a gemstone sorter for Harry Winston in New York, where his interest in cutting was first piqued. However, it wasn’t until nearly 20 years later, after he spent time as a dealer and saw the need to learn the craft to stay competitive, that he realized his true potential. Today he is a lapidary artist who works solely with natural gemstones to create sensational works of art. Some takeaways from the interview: https://lnkd.in/d8nzJE8v #gemstones #gemstonecutter #career #jewelryindustry Visual by Nicole Bednarz

Shah Luxury distinguishes itself from its peers by adapting mass technologies from other industries to produce, personalize and distribute its jewels to retailers and consumers. I recently visited the company's Mumbai manufacturing center to see first-hand how it draws inspiration from Lyft, Uber, Domino’s, Apple and other tech-focused companies to deliver a better experience for its retail clients and end consumers. Here is the report. Shah Luxury Neil Shah Rapaport Jewelry Pro #jewelrymanufacturing #technology #jewelry #bridaljewelry #goldjewelry #diamondjewelry

“Talk to me Harry Winston, tell me all about it!”  The Marilyn Monroe's line in "Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend” that confirmed the prestige of the King of Diamonds. Learn more about “The Visionary and Timeless Harry Winston Style” in the Rapaport Diamond Podcast with our guest Sharon Novak https://lnkd.in/d9z9ZDvd All images: Harry Winston #diamonds #diamonjewelry #jewelryhistory #luxury

Find out why "Gempedia" by Rui Galopim de Carvalho, a collection of every industry term a gemologist could ever need, is a useful resource for beginners and scholars alike. Read more at https://lnkd.in/dh8apaVR The 719-page tome is designed as the ideal companion for a gemologist at any point in his or her career, whether for looking something up, studying for a gemologist exam, conversing with fellow gemologists, or writing an article about the field. The author hopes the glossary will be a useful tool in a gemologist’s everyday work life and might even contain new information, such as terms readers have not yet come across, broadening their knowledge of the field of gemology. Rui's photo: © Cremilde Bispo #gemology #education #glossary