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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Star Diamond Names New CEO

Jean Raymond Boulle II will succeed Lester Kemp, who served as interim chief.
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Deloitte: Holiday Spending to Reach $1.71T

US sales likely to increase as much as 4.8% year on year for November-to-January period.
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Gareth Penny Calls for Stronger Natural-Diamond Marketing

Industry must create emotive campaigns to connect with next generation of consumers, says former De Beers CEO.
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Macy’s Boosts Full-Year Outlook as Jewelry Sales Show Strength

Retailer now expects net revenue of $21.68 billion to $21.83 billion.
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Christie’s Puts $12M Price Tag on Pink Diamond

Auction house will also offer Cartier ruby brooch for $7.7 million at Hong Kong sale.
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Signet Sales Slide in Second Quarter

Revenue down 0.5% year on year to $1.53 billion for the period.
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AGTA Elects New Board Members

The four incoming directors will start their terms in February 2027.
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CIBJO Reelects Gaetano Cavalieri as President

General Assembly chooses Jonathan Kendall, Kenneth Scarratt and Pramod Agrawal as vice presidents for another term.
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Phillips Names New Jewelry Specialist in Italy

Gaia Maffioli brings 15 years of experience to the role.
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Colored-Diamond Earrings to Headline Sotheby’s Auction

Lot could fetch up to $255,000 at Hong Kong Fine Jewelry 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.