Adrianne Sanogo
- Co-Founder and Vice President, Future Jewelers Foundation
- Contributor, Rapaport Magazine
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Adrianne Sanogo’s Biography
Read Full Bio →Adrianne Sanogo is a GIA Graduate Gemologist® (GG), jewelry journalist, educator, competition judge, and co-founder of the Future Jewelers Foundation. Her work explores gems, jewelry, watches, provenance, and the stories objects carry across time.
Combining gemological expertise with a storyteller’s eye, Adrianne translates complex topics into engaging content for both industry professionals and consumers. Her areas of focus include jewelry forensics, gem identification, appraisal literacy, pro…
Adrianne Sanogo’s Journalist Portfolio
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Awards
See all 5 awards →Advisory Panelist & Contributor, The Jewelry Book
2025 - Industry Recognition & Editorial Leadership
Selected as an Advisory Panelist and Contributor for The Jewelry Book (Phaidon), a global survey of jewelry history, design, craftsmanship, and cultural significance. Adrianne contributed four entries to the volume, including profiles of George Kunz, LL Cool J, Ambaji Shinde, and Gabriel Tolkowsky. As an advisory panelist, she joined an international group of jewelry experts, historians, curators, editors, and industry leaders helping shape one of the most comprehensive contemporary references on jewelry.
Gemstone Appreciation Judge, JGAA Design Dynamics
2026 - Industry Recognition & Judging
Selected as the Gemstone Appreciation Judge for the JGAA Design Dynamics Competition during Geneva’s annual gathering of the international gem and jewelry trade. Drawing on her expertise as a GIA Graduate Gemologist®, journalist, and educator, Adrianne evaluated gemstones through both technical and consumer-facing perspectives. Her appointment reflects industry recognition of her expertise in gemstone appreciation, education, and communication.
HRD Design Awards
2025 - Industry Recognition & Judging
Selected to serve as a juror for the HRD Design Awards, an internationally recognized jewelry design competition celebrating excellence in jewelry design and craftsmanship. Adrianne was invited to join an international panel of industry experts responsible for evaluating submissions from designers worldwide. Her selection reflects the industry’s recognition of her expertise in gemology, jewelry evaluation, journalism, and education.
Judge, Jewelers of America CASE Awards
2021 - Industry Recognition & Judging
Selected to serve as a judge for the Jewelers of America CASE Awards, one of the jewelry industry’s premier design competitions recognizing excellence in creativity, artistry, style, and craftsmanship. Adrianne has served as a CASE Awards judge since 2021, evaluating entries across multiple design categories and contributing her expertise in gemology, jewelry evaluation, consumer education, and design excellence.
Women of Substance and Style Award
2017 - Leadership & Community Impact
Recognized by Joan Shepp as a recipient of the Women of Substance and Style Award, honoring women whose professional accomplishments, leadership, community impact, and personal style exemplify substance and achievement. Adrianne was selected in recognition of her work in education, community engagement, and professional leadership. The award has also been presented to other notable Philadelphia leaders, including Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker.