Suzanne Watkin

Suzanne is a News Writer at Rapaport. She reports on the diamond and jewelry industry, mining, manufacturing, retail and auctions.

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JA to Partner with Plumb Club to Amplify Lobbying and Advocacy

Collaboration seeks to strengthen organization’s political-action efforts on behalf of the jewelry sector.
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Mastercard: US Holiday Shopping Growth to Reach Four-Year High

Sales likely to rise 6% this season.
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Sotheby’s Fine Jewelry Auction Garners $7.5M

44.90-carat sapphire pendant fetches $228,400 in Hong Kong, more than double its high estimate.
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Blue Diamond Gets $2.6M Price Tag at Elmwood’s Auction

Pear, 8.03-carat stone in ring is largest of its shape and color ever offered at a British sale.
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GIA Partners with Watch Group on Timepiece-Education Program

Collab will add FHH Academy courses to institute’s global campuses.
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US Retail Sales Rise in August

Consumer spending up 1.2% to $773.9 billion for the month.
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AGTA Facilitates Trade Negotiations Between US and Thai Officials

Group meets with members of royal government and local industry leaders in Bangkok.
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Sarine Opens New Lab in Mumbai

Company also has facilities in New York and Surat.
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Patek Philippe Watch Could Fetch $4.9M at Phillips

Timepiece from 1945 is among highlights at Geneva sale.
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HRD Antwerp Opens Expanded Lab in India

Belgian prime minister inaugurates renovated Mumbai facility, marking an important step in the company’s growth, it says.
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Suzanne Watkin

Rapaport Junior News Writer
Suzanne is a News Writer at Rapaport. She reports on the diamond and jewelry industry, mining, manufacturing, retail and auctions.