Suzanne Watkin

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

Lab-grown diamonds image

London Diamond Bourse Encourages Use of ‘Synthetic Diamond’ Terminology

Exchange wants UK trade to use term for grown stones, saying it is more accurate and internationally accepted.

Ruby and Diamond Earrings to Headline Sotheby’s Hong Kong Auction

Lot will be on offer for $2.6 million at High Jewelry sale.
Remi Guillemin portrait

Christie’s Promotes Remi Guillemin to Global Head of Watches

New exec has more than 10 years of experience at the auction house.

The Sentimental Sparkle of Birthstones

This jewelry segment appeals to both young customers who want personalized, colorful pieces, and older generations marking family milestones.
Left to right: Krizia Cucurachi and Charlotte Fournet portraits

Kering Names New Executives for Two Divisions

Charlotte Fournet will serve as CEO of Pomellato, and Krizia Cucurachi in the same position at DoDo.

Sapphire-and-Diamond Necklace to Sparkle at Bonhams Auction

Piece carries high estimate of $55,000 in Fine Jewelry: California sale.
The Gahcho Kué mine at Mountain Province image

Top Executive Exits Mountain Province

Company’s chief financial officer, Steven Thomas, left September 1.

Mouawad Parure to Lead Bonhams Hong Kong Auction

Diamond, ruby and emerald set has an upper estimate of $153,000 at the online sale.
A Helzberg Diamonds store in Arlington, VA image

Berkshire Hathaway Retail Sales Remain Stable in Second Quarter

Revenue from the division, which includes three jewelry companies, stayed flat.
DMCC’s Almas Tower image

Dubai Launches Lab-Grown Diamond Division as Trade Surges

Synthetics market in UAE grew a record 92% by volume last year to 76.9 million carats.
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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.