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
Oval Loose Diamond in Tweezers Isolated

Is an oval cut diamond best for my engagement ring?

Assorted diamond shapes in tweezers on white background

Is a round cut diamond best for my engagement ring?

Are emerald cut diamonds best for my engagement ring

Are Emerald Cut Diamonds Best For My Engagement Ring?

How long does permanent jewelry last

How long does permanent jewelry last?

Many styles of permanent jewelry bracelets shown on wrist

How to Pick the Perfect Piece of Permanent Jewelry

two princess cut diamonds, one held with tweezers

Is a princess cut diamond best for my engagement ring?

What types of diamond cuts are best for my engagement ring?

What types of diamond cuts are best for my engagement ring?

Permanent jewelry bracelet on wrist

What is Permanent Jewelry?

Mother’s Day Jewelry Ideas

Mother’s Day Jewelry Ideas

A young, loving couple celebrating Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day Jewelry for Her

Couple gives gifts to each other on Valentine's Day

Men’s Jewelry for Valentine’s Day

Does Renters Insurance Cover Jewelry

Does Renters Insurance Cover Jewelry? What Your Policy Actually Covers

What Hand Does the Engagement Ring Go On?

What Hand Does the Engagement Ring Go On?

Square cut single ruby on a dark background

Everything You Need to Know About Rubies

Emerald cut single sapphire on a dark background

Everything You Need to Know About Sapphires

rectangle cut diamond- cover

Is a Rectangle Cut Diamond Right for My Engagement Ring?

How-to-clean-care-Costume-Jewelry

How to Clean Costume Jewelry?

How to Clean Tarnished Jewelry?

How to Clean Tarnished Jewelry?

How-to-clean-Ruby-and-Sapphire

How to Clean Ruby and Sapphire?

How to Clean Platinum Jewelry?

How to Clean Platinum Jewelry?

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