"I had the pleasure of working with Adrianne during our time at Rapaport, where I was consistently impressed by her enthusiasm, curiosity, and dedication to the jewelry industry. She brings a thoughtful and engaging approach to her work, with a genuine talent for making gemology, jewelry history, and storytelling accessible to a wide audience.

I have also admired the way she has expanded her work beyond journalism into education, public programming, and initiatives such as the Future Jewelers Academy. Adrianne combines strong expertise with warmth and a clear passion for helping others connect more deeply with the world of jewelry and gemstones."

— Sonia Esther Soltani  
Jewelry Writer | Editor | Author | Career Strategist 

"5 STARS across the board. Adrianne was the perfect mentor for me, her passion to share her wealth of knowledge was refreshing and welcoming. She truly goes above and beyond to ensure you have all the tools and are equipped with all the information you need. She is dedicated and supportive. Everyone needs a mentor like Adrianne. "

— Malyia McNaughton | GIA Graduate Gemologist®| Designer / Owner | Made by Malyia

“My mentoring experience with Adrianne has been a 5 star experience and more. I am constantly amazed and inspired by her journey, and the important work she has done with the Black in Jewelry Coalition. She is genuinely warm, caring and always provides encouragement and resources for my own path. It’s been a blessing to have Adrianne as a mentor! “

— Ashley Tien | GIA Graduate Gemologist®, JDT

"Rating: 5 Stars. Since the moment I saw Adrianne on the virtual JCK talk I was impressed. A women, a Black women who encompasses everything I wanted to be in the industry: a gemologist and she was discussing jewelry forensics. I reached out to Adrianne immediately on social media and she was better than I expected: open, welcome, informative, and genuine. From the moment I reached out to Adrianne on social media she has guided me in the right direction: courses to take to better my knowledge to her own study guides. It has truly been an honor to know Adrianne but to be mentored by her is a privilege. I am forever grateful for her coming before me, blazing the trail, and taking me along with her."

— Natacha Metayer | GIA Applied Jewelry Professional | Owner | JNCY Jewelers

"The rating would of course be 5 stars. Adrianne is a wonderful ear to lean on. Never underestimate the importance of having someone in your corner. Women in the sciences (and particularly those qualifying later in life) are generally still underrepresented, so it was helpful to have a mentor who could speak to a similar experience. Thank you Adrianne!"

— Nikki Keens | GIA Graduate Gemologist®

— Rapaport Jewelry Pro magazine 🇺🇸

"Definitely 5 ⭐️ ! Adrianne has been my mentor for the past two years and I will say she is God sent. She is always available, gives free access to her wealth of knowledge, connections, and she is available to take it beyond my professional needs. She is a blessing to the industry."

— Tejiri Omologe GIA AJP | Jeweller/ Owner Tejiri Jewelry Company | TejiriJC |

"I am honored to have her as a mentor and I would rate her number 5. Adrianne's mentoring has been one that is uplifting, refreshing and liberating. Her knowledge of the jewelry industry is helpful and gives me great motivation to keep pursuing my passions within the jewelry industry. Adrianne is the epitome of a female Gemologist Pioneer for my generation as she sets the example of passion meets practicality and creativity. "

— Ayoka Torrence | Fine Jewelry Specialist

"What a gift it is to have met Adrianne Sanogo! Either fate or good fortune brought her into my Main Line Philadelphia consignment boutique, Petunia’s, one day. From the very beginning, I was truly impressed and fascinated with her breadth and depth of knowledge about gemstones and jewelry. Through her generous sharing of that knowledge I learned to identify real vs. fake, gemstone vs. glass and learned to determine the worth of an item. Countless times she spared me from pricing an item inappropriately and in turn she brought great value and was of benefit to my business, my consignors and my customers. On a personal note, I have become intrigued by the world of gemstone and jewelry because of having met Adrianne!"

— Donna Handel | Owner | Petunia’s Consignment Boutique

"Prosperity Earth salutes Adrianne's passion, professionalism, and authenticity when it comes to all things gem and mineral related. We have collaborated with Adrianne on two projects to date and applaud her attention to detail, thoroughness, and responsiveness in working together. Beyond our professional dealings, we have developed a friendship based on shared values and mutual respect that stand to last for many years to come!"

— Prosperity Earth

“I was looking for a workshop that would help students see the connection between everyday life and STEM careers, and Adrianne Sanogo delivered exactly that. By using minerals and gems as a lens to explore science and technology used in STEM fields, she made the content engaging, accessible, and relevant. Students connected with her passion and enthusiasm for the content, and one remarked that the workshop helped them realize 'how much gems (minerals) are in everything' “.

— Alexis Sutch | Manager of Youth Programs | STEM SCHOLARS | The Franklin Institute