Martin Rapaport

Chairman, Rapaport Group

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💎 Did You Know?

Fast-moving categories often outperform higher-margin stones that sit longer. Inventory turnover is increasingly shaping buying decisions across the trade.

Are you currently optimizing for margin or speed?

#DiamondInventory #TradeStrategy #JewelryBusiness

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💎 What makes a product truly luxurious?

A luxury product follows a different set of rules. It is scarce, desirable, and expensive, and in many cases, higher prices can actually strengthen its appeal.

Think Rolex. Even when a luxury product is manufactured, scarcity and desirability remain at the heart of its value. ⌚✨

For diamonds, the question is simple: Are we creating true luxury, or simply selling a product?

#LuxuryMarket #NaturalDiamonds #DiamondIndustry #LuxuryDiamonds #LuxuryJewelry #Scarcity #VeblenGoods

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Not everything is about diamonds 💎

Which gem is rarer? Guess away 👇

#raregems #gemquiz #jewelrytrivia #gemlovers

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💎 Did You Know? Fancy-color diamond pricing does not follow the same linear structure as colorless diamonds. Small changes in hue, saturation, or modifier can result in significant price differences.

Which color factor do you see impacting price the most in today’s market?

#FancyColorDiamonds #DiamondPricing #RareGems

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The biggest diamond ever found 🌍 Do you know where it came from?

#FamousDiamonds #GemTrivia #JewelryHistory #DiamondQuiz

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💙 Did You Know? September’s birthstone is the sapphire, symbolizing wisdom and loyalty.

Though blue is most famous, sapphires sparkle in every color of the rainbow (except red).

#SeptemberBirthstone #SapphireLove #GemstoneFacts

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Shape has a bigger impact on price than many buyers realize.
What's your answer—and do you explain this to your customers?

#DiamondPricing #DiamondShapes #JewelryIndustry #DiamondEducation #Gemology #JewelryQuiz

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💎 In luxury, price isn't just a number, it's part of the value.

Exceptional diamonds are prized for their rarity, craftsmanship, and exclusivity. The strongest luxury brands don't compete by being the cheapest, they attract customers looking for something extraordinary.

The future of the natural diamond industry lies in offering rare, high-quality pieces to those who appreciate true luxury. ✨

#LuxuryMarket #NaturalDiamonds #RareDiamonds #LuxuryJewelry #ValueOverPrice #DiamondIndustry #HighEndLuxury

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🍎🍯 שנה טובה ומתוקה! 🍯🍎

Wishing the Jewish community around the world a Shana Tova U’Metuka a year filled with health, happiness, peace, and blessings.

May the New Year bring renewed hope, strength, and togetherness, and may we all be inscribed in the Book of Life for a good and sweet year.

שנה טובה ומתוקה לכולם! ✨🍎🍯

#ShanaTova #ShanaTovaUMetuka #RoshHashanah #JewishNewYear #JewishCommunity #NewYear

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No matter how long you’ve been in the diamond business, there is always more to learn.

Doug Meadows of David Douglas Diamonds joined our Peace Diamond Trade Mission to Sierra Leone and came away with his own perspective on the people, communities and relationships behind the diamonds we work with.

I believe our industry is strongest when we remain curious, when we listen, and when we build relationships throughout the diamond supply chain.

Doug experienced that for himself in Sierra Leone.

I’ll let him share the rest in his own words.

🎥 Watch Doug’s story.

Our next Peace Diamond Trade Mission takes place October 11–16, 2026 in Sierra Leone.

Learn more and apply:
https://t.co/DiDT6IUzE5

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Not every diamond that comes out of the ground ends up in a jewelry store.

Take your best guess before checking the answer!

#DiamondMining #DiamondFacts #JewelryIndustry #Gemology #DiamondQuiz #JewelryEducation

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💎 Did You Know? Diamonds are recovered using different methods depending on location including open-pit mining, underground mining, and even marine extraction from the ocean floor.

Which source do your clients find most interesting or valuable?

#DiamondMining #MarineDiamonds #NaturalResources

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What happens when you experience the diamond industry at its source?

Earlier this year, Benny Golan of Shula New York joined us in Sierra Leone on the Peace Diamond Trade Mission.

He visited artisanal mining communities, met the people behind the diamonds, and experienced a part of our industry that very few ever get to see.

Rather than tell you what the experience is like, I’ll let Benny tell you himself.

🎥 Watch Benny’s 2-minute story.

Our next Peace Diamond Trade Mission takes place October 11–16, 2026 in Sierra Leone.

If you’re part of the diamond and jewelry industry and want to better understand where our diamonds come from, I encourage you to experience the source for yourself.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/tnbtGkNoEA

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When it comes to responsible diamond trade, there is no substitute for being on the ground.

Go to the source. Meet the miners. Visit the communities. See the impact firsthand.

Experience the Peace Diamond Trade Mission | Sierra Leone | Oct. 11–16

🎥 https://t.co/IxXAhDFPpR

Learn more: https://t.co/imBshJzRZM

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💎 The ideal luxury customer isn't looking for the cheapest option, they're looking for the best one.

They want something rare, exceptional, beautiful, and meaningful. They're asking how to spend their money wisely on something that delivers lasting value and emotional significance.

That's the power of luxury: it's not just about the product, it's about the feeling, the story, and the meaning behind it. ✨

#LuxuryMarket #NaturalDiamonds #EmotionalValue #LuxuryJewelry #RareAndExceptional #DiamondIndustry #MeaningfulLuxury

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Gemstones have fascinating histories and legends.

Do you know which one sailors carried for protection?

#GemHistory #Gemstones #JewelryTrivia #Gemology #JewelryIndustry #DiamondQuiz

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💎 Luxury is driven by aspiration.

There was a time when exceptional diamonds represented success, achievement, and ambition. Their rarity made them desirable, and owning one was something people aspired to.

For the diamond industry, the opportunity is to bring back that sense of exclusivity and emotional appeal. The goal isn't simply to sell diamonds, it's to create desire for something truly extraordinary. ✨

#LuxuryMarket #NaturalDiamonds #AspirationalLuxury #DiamondIndustry #RareDiamonds #LuxuryJewelry #EmotionalValue

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💚 Did You Know? August's birthstone is peridot, formed deep within the Earth's mantle and brought to the surface by volcanic activity.

Peridot is one of the few gemstones that occurs in only one color family, always displaying shades of green. Even more remarkable, rare peridot crystals have been discovered in pallasite meteorites, making it one of the very few gemstones found both on Earth and in outer space. ☄️

Were you aware that peridot can come from meteorites?

#AugustBirthstone #Peridot #GemstoneFacts #SpaceGem #DidYouKnow

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💎 Are you chasing volume or value? Most of the effort goes into the 80% that delivers the least return. Real success comes from focusing on what actually drives revenue. Follow the money, not the noise. 🎯

#BusinessStrategy #DiamondBusiness #FollowTheMoney #WorkSmarter #LuxuryMarket #EntrepreneurMindset