RapNet Blog

• 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.

• Oct 19, 2020
• by Mike Botha

Read our blog by guest writer Mike Botha, CEO of Embee Diamond Technologies Inc and learn how to identify and address the problems of  'bow ties' in fancy shape diamonds.

• Sep 07, 2020
• by Mike Botha

As Baby Boomers and their heirs liquidate their jewelry assets,  jewelers can make additional margins by capitalizing on recycled diamonds.

• Jul 29, 2020
• by William Chu

A picture is worth a thousand words, and when it comes to jewelry e-commerce, truer words were never spoken. High-quality photos and videos are the key to attracting potential customers to your product because they make up for the lack of tactile experiences offered by brick-and-mortar stores.

• Jun 28, 2020
• by Larry Chasin

As consumers move online, the internet is more essential than ever for connecting with customers. A jewelry retail website needs to be user-friendly, help with account management and look good on all devices.

• Apr 22, 2020
• by RapNet

Introducing a special 5-part blog series for jewelry retailers, aimed at helping you utilize online marketing to increase traffic and sales. The series covers useful topics such as building websites, making the most of social media and email marketing, with tools you can put into action today to start bringing more customers to your website and retail store.

• Apr 02, 2020
• by RapNet

Watch our webinar replat and learn from a panel of industry experts from JVC, JBT and RapNet about how to protect yourself from fraud and scams and trade more safely.

• Apr 01, 2020
• by RapNet

As we all face the daunting challenges of the corona crisis, RapNet is dedicated to helping our members thrive, knowing that by working together and looking out for each other, we can persevere and keep our businesses profitable. Read about the 5 ways that RapNet can help your business weather the storm and even thrive.

• Feb 25, 2020
• by RapNet

When a customer walks into your store, it’s not only your product selection that’s on display - it’s your exceptional customer service as well. So, how do you ensure that the reputation and credibility you’ve worked so hard to achieve comes across when someone sitting at home at 11 PM clicks on your website?

• Jan 01, 2020
• by RapNet

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