Case Study: Jewelry & Gemstones Data Scraping from RapNet
The Challenge
Our client, a jewelry trading and analytics firm, wanted to collect comprehensive data of diamonds and gemstones from RapNet – including stone type, carat, color, clarity, cut, certification, and pricing. Manual collection was time-consuming, and the dynamic platform required authentication, making traditional scraping methods unreliable.
Hurdles We Faced
- Login & Session Handling: RapNet requires user authentication with session management to access listings.
- Data Volume & Variations: Large inventories with detailed attributes like shape, polish, symmetry, and fluorescence.
- Anti-Bot Protection: Frequent login verifications and request limits required careful handling.
- Real-Time Updates: Prices and stock availability changed rapidly, needing periodic refresh cycles.
Our Step-by-Step Approach
Requirement Analysis:
Identified required attributes – stone type, weight, clarity, color, cut, certificate, and seller details.
Secure Authentication:
Developed a custom login plugin to authenticate securely and maintain active sessions for continuous scraping.
Proxy & Request Management:
Integrated rotating proxies and adaptive request handling to bypass rate limits and avoid detection.
Custom Scraper Development:
Built Python-based scrapers to extract structured jewelry data, handling filters, pagination, and multiple product categories.
Data Cleaning & Structuring:
Standardized data into a uniform schema for easy integration with internal pricing and inventory systems.
Automation & Scheduling:
Configured automatic scraping at defined intervals to keep gemstone and diamond data always up to date.
Results & Impact
- Automated extraction of thousands of jewelry and gemstone listings from RapNet.
- Delivered a clean, analytics-ready dataset for market research, pricing, and trading insights.
- Reduced manual workload and ensured real-time updates of gem listings and prices.
Our Services & Expertise
At Ascendance Solutions, we specialize in:
- Authenticated Data Scraping for Secure Platforms
- Jewelry & Gemstone Data Automation
- Proxy & Session Management for Reliable Access
- Data Structuring & API Integration
📧 Connect with us at connect@ascendancesolutions.com to automate jewelry and gemstone data extraction and gain a competitive edge in your trading or marketplace operations.
