RapNet Blog

• Jan 29, 2019
• by RapNet

Since 1996, RapNet has been the world’s leading online diamond trading network. On February 4th, 2019, jewelry trading was added to the platform. With sellers being able to list both diamonds AND fine jewelry - including bracelets, earrings, rings, necklaces, pendants, cufflinks and pins - RapNet members are able to source diamonds and jewelry in one central, safe and efficient platform. RapNet Jewelry comes with the same ease, security and efficiency to which you are accustomed on RapNet.

• Oct 09, 2018
• by RapNet

Read on to find out how the new Trade Center will affect the way you trade...

• Jul 31, 2018
• by Nikolay Piriankov

As an online company, you may find that there are many technology solutions out there and there is always someone contacting you trying to sell you the next best “new solution”.

• Apr 09, 2018
• by Jaume Labro

Today’s online jewelry industry is incredibly competitive and ever-changing, so how do you get ahead of your competitors? By focusing on what your prospective customers want. Even Google’s recent shift from keyword obsession to quality content reflects how dramatically the buying journeys of customers have changed in recent years. There’s no way around it: a content strategy is vital for any business to make it in the modern market. But just how do you get started with crafting a content strategy? With the right research, targeting, and attention to detail, you’ll be sure to dramatically improve your website’s rankings.

• Mar 14, 2018
• by Mike Botha

The crystal structure of diamonds has a significant impact on what cut grade and more specific, polished grade could be achieved. Diamond surfaces are anisotropic, meaning that they have varying degrees of hardness. Some areas (crystal faces) can be cut and polished and others not. Diamond polishers have to know where to cut facets so as to avoid having any facets coinciding with such faces.

• Feb 27, 2018
• by Jonny Katz

In January, RapNet launched a brand new website, with an upgraded, more intuitive search, a more user-friendly interface and some clever new features. Here’s are some of the main enhancements on the new site that will make it easier and faster to search for diamonds.

• Feb 13, 2018
• by Rotem Biton

Knowledge is Power. Which explains why online courses have become so popular, with new platforms popping up regularly offering courses on practically any subject you can think of. According to Class Central, a whopping 58 million students signed up for at least one MOOC (massive open online course) in the past 5 years! Why are so many people turning to e-learning?

• Jan 22, 2018
• by Ben Yaniv Chechik

The diamond industry is extremely complex, with certain parts bearing risk. The new blockchain technology can offer banks and regulators a way to minimize this risk. Up until now, the capabilities of blockchain have not yet been unleashed to shine a light into the diamond industry. However, there is huge potential waiting to transform diamonds and gemstones trading.

• Dec 10, 2017
• by Shoshi Grossman

This webinar, presented by RapNet COO, Saville Stern, discusses the best practices for trading diamonds safely online and avoiding fraud. The webinar was hosted by GemAtlas.

• Nov 26, 2017
• by Jonny Katz

With over 30,000 transactions initiated in the RapNet inbox each month, the new inbox is a significant upgrade that will make your communication more secure, efficient and organized.

• Nov 22, 2017
• by Jonny Katz

RapNet has released a new platform, to make your online diamond trading more secure, efficient and user-friendly. Find out how the new platform will help you trade diamonds better. So, what's new in the new RapNet...?

• Oct 24, 2017
• by Zsolt Torok

When a business owner gets to the point where their current business processes are getting increasingly complex and harder to track, it’s usually time for a change. Learn about the various software solutions that are aimed to help different segments of this industry.

• Sep 25, 2017
• by Mike Botha

Understanding cut grades allows a retailer to make informed decisions when purchasing diamonds and therefore buy better. It also allows a retailer to explain the cut grade of a diamond to a client in an authoritative manner.