Suzanne Watkin

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

Sotheby’s Geneva Sales Garner $51M

Top lot — a 4.50-carat fancy-blue diamond — brings in $6 million, within estimates.

Rio Tinto Holds Final Rare-Diamond Tender

Sale features 52 lots, including Argyle pink, red and violet stones.

GIA Honors Susan Jacques with Distinguished Achievement Award

She will retire as president and CEO at the end of the year.

US Retail Sales Rebound in October

Spending up 0.6% month on month and 5% year on year.

Phillips Geneva Auction Rakes In $17M

The Vanderbilt sapphire more than doubles its high estimate at $3.6 million.

Michael Hill Names New Chief Financial Officer

Elodie Guillaumond will begin on February 2.

Canadian Jewelry Trade Group Appoints Two Cochairs

CJA votes in Chau Lui and Eric Senftleben at annual general meeting.

Designer of Taylor Swift Ring to Collaborate with Sotheby’s

Kindred Lubeck, founder of jewelry brand Artifex, makes auction debut.

US Holiday Sales Likely to Top $1T

Spending will increase between 3.7% and 4.2% year on year, NRF says.

US Growth Boosts Watches of Switzerland Revenue

Retailer’s sales up 8% year on year in first fiscal half.
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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.