Suzanne Watkin

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

US Retail Slows in September After Successful Summer

Year-on-year growth stays strong as retailers prepare for the holiday season.

Top Jewels Soar Past Estimates at Sotheby’s

Milan auction rakes in $7 million.

Sapphire and Diamond Ring Shines at Christie’s Sale

Piece rakes in $1 million, within estimates, at online auction.

Jewelry ‘Bright Spot’ for Kering Amid Overall Sales Slip

Segment, which includes Boucheron and Pomellato, saw double-digit increases in third quarter.

Lesotho’s Kao Mine Faces Closure Amid Global Diamond Crisis

Storm Mountain Diamonds is requesting tax breaks and royalty relief from the local government.

Michael Hill Notes Slight Sales Rise in Key Markets

Same-store revenue up in Australia and Canada.

US Plunge Outweighs Gains for Swiss Watch Exports

Shipments down 3.1% year on year in September.

Bidders Crank Up Prices at Bonhams Jewelry Sale

Nine of top 10 pieces beat high estimates.

US Holiday Spending to Reach Near Record

Consumers likely to pay average of $890 per person, down from last year’s $902.

GIA Examines 37ct. Bicolor Natural Rough Diamond

Stone is from Karowe mine in Botswana.
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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.