Rachel Akmakjian

Director of Jeweler Relations at BriteCo

Rachel Akmakjian

Rachel Akmakjian is the Director of Jeweler Relations at BriteCo and a Graduate Gemologist from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). She has more than a decade of experience spanning jewelry retail, marketing, diamond wholesale, and custom jewelry design. At BriteCo, she brings that experience to her work with jewelers and to the guidance she shares with jewelry buyers.

In 2025, Rachel was elected president of the Chicago chapter of the Women’s Jewelry Association. She has discussed engagement jewelry and insurance on WGN-TV.

 
Posts By Rachel Akmakjian
Stainless Steel Jewelry

How to Clean Stainless Steel Jewelry: A Comprehensive Guide

lab grown diamonds

Shopping for an Engagement Ring? Consider These Best Lab-Grown Diamond Engagement Rings

White gold

White Gold vs. Silver: Everything You Need to Know!

Lighter

How to Tell if Gold Is Real With a Lighter: Simple Steps to Test at Home!

Do Lab Grown Diamonds Pass a Diamond Tester?

priceless gemstones

The Most Expensive Diamond in the World

Amethyst ring

What You Need to Know About the Amethyst Color Spectrum

White Gold

What is White Gold?

Nail Polish

Does Clear Nail Polish Keep Jewelry from Tarnishing?

Diamond

The Disadvantages of Lab-Grown Diamonds: Pros vs. Cons of Lab-Created Diamonds

White gold

Does White Gold Tarnish?

Custom Diamond Rings

Best Custom Lab Grown Diamond Engagement Rings

Diamond Ring

Why Are Diamonds So Expensive? Understanding the Diamond Industry and Diamond Prices

Resize Rings

How Much Does It Cost to Resize a Ring? A Comprehensive Guide to Ring Resizing Costs

Old Jewelry

What to Do with Old Jewelry: 4 Creative DIY Ideas

Strongest Ring

The Strongest Metal for Rings

transitional cut diamond

What is a Transitional Cut Diamond?

earrings

How to Clean Diamond Earrings?

Resize the ring

How to Make a Ring Smaller

Men's Pearl

Men’s Pearl Necklace: Everything You Need To Know

Protect Your Jewelry in Minutes

Quick quotes. Full protection. Zero deductibles. BriteCo makes it easy to insure your jewelry online in minutes.
GET COVERED NOW
BriteCo™-Blog