Suzanne Watkin

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

Jewelry Leads Luxury Spending in 2025 – Bain

Group predicts sales for personal products likely to grow up to 4% during 2026.

Brandee Dallow to Take Helm at Colored-Gem Group

Exec currently serves as president of Community for Ethical Jewelry.

London Bourse Elects First Woman as President

Charlotte Rose will also be first female leader of any diamond exchange worldwide.

Bonhams Names New Head of Jewelry in Asia

Janet Lam brings more than 17 years of experience to the role.

Art Deco Brooch Nabs Five Times Its High Estimate at Christie’s

Piece featuring 5.69-carat sapphire fetches $462,900 in Paris.

Dubai Diamond Exchange Welcomes New Board Members

Neil Ventura, Weizhang Liang and Wafa Jaffery will join the executive committee.

Gem Legacy Names Three Jewelry Experts to Its Board

Annie Doresca, Sara Yood and Mark Smelzer will join the executive team.

Artisanal Diamonds from DRC Sell Above Estimate in Antwerp

103.77 carats of traceable rough fetch average of $66 per carat, surpassing $58 market value.

Rubies Take Top Spots at Poly Auction

4-carat gemstone fetches $24,492 at Hong Kong sale.

TSL Forecasts a Return to Profit for Fiscal 2026

Jeweler expects annual earnings to reach a minimum of $12.8 million.
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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.