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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Michael Hill Records Full-Year Revenue Record

Group sales up 1.9% to $469.6 million.
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De Beers Highlights Significance of Natural Diamonds in Cultural Program

The company will collaborate with Homo Faber and Frieze Masters for its fall events.
A range of colored rough Paraiba tourmaline from a new deposit in Ethiopia image

GIA and Swiss Lab Confirm New Tourmaline Originates from Ethiopia

Testing shows gems are copper-bearing Paraiba, with a color variation stemming from different chemical composition.
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US Postpones Deadline for ‘Grandfathered’ Russian Diamond Imports

New date of September 1, 2027, includes loose stones above 0.50 carats that meet the criteria.
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Chow Sang Sang Revenue Improves Amid Strong Gold Demand

Figure up 17% year on year to $1.64 billion in first half.
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Birks Names Canadian Actress Sophie Nélisse as Brand Ambassador

Celebrity will star in company’s new campaign featuring jewelry from signature collections.
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US Customs Confiscates ‘Smorgasbord’ of Fake Jewelry

Package from Hong Kong contained 875 pieces worth over $3.7 million.
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Alrosa Advances Progress on Diamond-Cutting Cluster in Russia

The initiative begins in March 2027, aiming to give companies in Smolensk and Yakutia access to higher-quality rough.
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12ct. Diamond Takes Top Spot at Doyle New York Auction

Ring achieves $457,700, beating its $350,000 high estimate.
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Jewel from Queen Elizabeth II’s Lady-in-Waiting Sells at Elmwood’s

Verdura brooch brings in $32,400 at London auction.
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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.