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Suzanne Watkin
Suzanne is a News Writer at Rapaport. She reports on the diamond and jewelry industry, mining, manufacturing, retail and auctions.
Mining
Botswana Willing to Partner with Russia on Diamonds
International Relations Minister Phenyo Butale says African country’s processing sector will benefit from collaboration, according to media source.
January 5, 2026
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Industry
GIA Examines Partially Fake Pearl Jewelry Posing as Natural
Accurate identification is challenging when it comes to finished pieces.
January 4, 2026
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Retail
Hong Kong Luxury Sales Continue to Rise in November
Revenue from jewelry, watches, clocks and valuable gifts up 3.6% year on year.
January 4, 2026
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Industry
GIA Examines Pink Diamond with ‘Mottled’ Look
1.10-carat, fancy-colored stone underwent HPHT treatment to achieve the desired hue, according to the institute.
January 1, 2026
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Industry
India Govt. Issues Standardized Terminology for Lab-Grown Diamonds
GJEPC initiative aims to distinguish synthetic and natural stones more clearly.
January 1, 2026
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Industry
Notable Mentions: Rapaport’s Quotes of the Year
A look at some of the most insightful and inspirational comments from industry professionals in 2025.
December 31, 2025
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Appointments
Edge Retail Academy Shakes Up Executive Team
Cofounder and president David Brown will become chairman, while former VP Becka Johnson Kibby will take on CEO post.
December 30, 2025
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Industry
International Diamond Center Founder Keith Leclerc Dies at 71
He set up the company in 1981, starting as a jewelry wholesaler.
December 30, 2025
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Industry
Stories That Clicked: This Year’s Most-Viewed Social Media Posts
Auction jewels, lab-grown diamonds, and engagement rings generated highest number of views on Rapaport’s Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram.
December 29, 2025
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Industry
Where the Diamond Industry’s Headed in 2026, According to ChatGPT
We asked the popular artificial intelligence (AI) platform to outline the significant developments expected next year.
December 28, 2025
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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.
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