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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GIA Detects Penetration Twinning in Natural Diamond

Vivid-orangey-yellow rough stone displays symmetrical intergrowth of two crystals of the same mineral.
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Asian Star’s Sales Dip Amid Drop in Diamond Demand

Revenue from segment down 11% year on year in first fiscal quarter.
Trucks hauling ore at Gahcho Kué mine at Mountain Province image

Mountain Province’s Sales Improve

Figure up 18% year on year to $31.3 million in second quarter.
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US Retail Sales Slip in July

Spending down 0.6% from previous month to $763.6 billion.
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GIA Examines Color-Treated Purple Diamond

3.93-carat, type Ib rough stone displays interesting growth patterns.
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Pandora’s Revenue Rises in Second Quarter

Sales up 2% year on year to $1.11 billion.
Jamie Cygielman portrait

Signet Taps Jamie Cygielman as New Zales President

Appointment will support company’s core strategy to strengthen and differentiate its brand portfolio.
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Sarine’s Deficit Widens More Than 20-Fold in First Half

Company records loss of $3.5 million versus $166,000 in 2025.
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Natural Diamonds from Europe Exempt from US Import Tariffs

0% tax strengthens Antwerp’s position as the region’s leading hub.
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Qatar Launches First Diamond Exchange

Bourse will connect Doha to international diamond and precious-stone markets.
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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.