Suzanne Watkin

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

New Paraiba Tourmalines May Originate from Deposit in Ethiopia

Findings indicate that country possibly produced some previously untraceable stones.

Swiss Watch Exports See Revival in May

Shipments up 0.4% year on year.

US Retail Sales Continue to Improve in May

Revenue up 0.9% from previous month to $763.7 billion.

Community for Ethical Jewelry Names New Executive Director

Marianna Smirnova brings almost two decades of experience to the role.

10ct. Blue Diamond Scores $8.7M at Sotheby’s

Unmounted stone beats $6 million top estimate in New York.

Mountain Province Sells $5M in Rough at a Discount to Continue Operations

Move follows similar transaction in May for $999,000 worth of diamonds.

SSEF Warns Trade Emeralds Being Treated After Testing

Some gems are seeing fillers removed and then restored without disclosure on lab certificates.

Workers’ Union Condemns Petra over Finsch Mine Closure

Criticism comes after company places deposit under business rescue and states it will lay off workers.

Christie’s Important Watches Auction Garners $17.1M

Patek Philippe red-dot timepiece sails past high estimate to fetch $2.8 million in New York.

10ct. Harry Winston Diamond Ring to Headline Christie’s Auction

Jewel has a $347,000 upper price tag at Joaillerie Paris sale.
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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.