In the March-April issue of Rapaport Magazine, we explore how shapes such as ovals, emeralds, cushions, and pears appeal to jewelry buyers, and how their prices compare to round brilliants. I am. We'll also highlight three cuts that sparked the designer's imagination.
Another topic covered in detail in this issue is lab-grown diamond jewelry. We report on how brands are expanding their synthetic diamond offerings and adapting their stories to a new generation of collectors. In a related article, news editor Leah Meirovich asks four industry insiders if such jewelry ever comes up for auction.
Our retail section looks at how to create an impactful website to attract customers and focuses on innovative showcases that combine jewelry and watches to increase knowledge and sales in both categories. I am.
This issue's trend report tracks the rise in silver as gold prices rise and the renewed interest in signet rings as shoppers seek personalized options. Meanwhile, the success of jeweler Platinum His Bone's US campaign has opened up new opportunities for the eponymous precious metal for designers and consumers alike.
In the field of colored gemstones, attendees at the Tucson show share what caught their eye in Arizona earlier this year. We also speak to the founders of The Gem Odyssey, a new initiative that brings together travel and gemology, where industry professionals and private collectors visit mines and experience artisans at work first-hand.
Rapaport Magazine includes a feature on upcoming auctions. This latest edition previews a remarkable collection of ancient cameo and intaglio rings that will open at Christie's on April 9th. We conclude the auction section with interviews with Jeff Hess, Head of Americas Watches at Sotheby's, and Jill Burgum, Executive Director of Fine Jewelry at Heritage Auctions.
We delve deeper into estate jewelry and timepieces, highlight a new book on Van Cleef & Arpels' iconic style, and provide an overview of groundbreaking timepieces that push the boundaries of technology and design.
Main image: Models wear a selection of jewelry from Sotheby's, including a Harry Winston ring featuring an 18.86-carat step-cut diamond. (GEM Creatives)
The above article was originally published in the March-April 2024 issue of Rapaport Magazine. Check out other articles here.
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