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
High Jewelry

What is High Jewelry? Exploring a World of Craftsmanship and Luxury

parts of a watch

What are the Parts of a Watch?

sterling silver

Can Sterling Silver Get Wet? Learn How to Protect Your Jewelry

Piercing Jewelry

Everything You Need To Know About How To Clean Piercing Jewelry

engagement ring

The History Of Engagement Rings

polki diamonds

What is a Polki Diamond Cut?

diamond cut

Can Diamond Chip?

real silver

Sterling silver vs silver: What’s the difference?

What is Costume Jewelry?

engagement ring

Is He Going to Propose? Discover the Telltale Signs of an Imminent Proposal

emerald cut diamond ring

Elongated Emerald Cut Diamonds: A Timeless Choice for Your Engagement Ring

baguette diamonds

The Allure of the Baguette Diamond Cut

jewelry box

How to Organize Jewelry

moissanite ring

What’s The Average Moissanite Engagement Ring Cost: A Budget-Friendly Sparkle

portrait cut diamond ring

Ancient Charm, Modern Love: What You Need to Know About the Portrait Cut Diamond

Identification: diamond symbols stamped on jewelry

Identification: diamond symbols stamped on jewelry

Is a Square Emerald Cut Diamond the Best for Engagement Rings?

step cut diamonds

Step Cut Diamonds: A Timeless Choice for Your Engagement Ring

rare diamond cuts

Exploring Rare Diamond Cuts for Your Engagement Ring

How to polish jewelry

How to polish jewelry?

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