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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Hong Kong Luxury Sales Continue to Grow

Revenue from jewelry, watches, clocks and valuable gifts up 20% year on year in July.
The 6.87-carat lab-grown diamond examined by GIA image

De Beers Analyzes Lab-Grown Stone Imitating Rough Natural Diamond

Growers intentionally shaped 6.87-carat specimen to resemble a mined crystal, scientists believe.
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Michael Hill Records Full-Year Revenue Record

Group sales up 1.9% to $469.6 million.

De Beers Highlights Significance of Natural Diamonds in Cultural Program

The company will collaborate with Homo Faber and Frieze Masters for its fall events.

GIA and Swiss Lab Confirm New Tourmaline Originates from Ethiopia

Testing shows gems are copper-bearing Paraiba, with a color variation stemming from different chemical composition.
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US Postpones Deadline for ‘Grandfathered’ Russian Diamond Imports

New date of September 1, 2027, includes loose stones above 0.50 carats that meet the criteria.
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Chow Sang Sang Revenue Improves Amid Strong Gold Demand

Figure up 17% year on year to $1.64 billion in first half.
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Birks Names Canadian Actress Sophie Nélisse as Brand Ambassador

Celebrity will star in company’s new campaign featuring jewelry from signature collections.

US Customs Confiscates ‘Smorgasbord’ of Fake Jewelry

Package from Hong Kong contained 875 pieces worth over $3.7 million.
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Alrosa Advances Progress on Diamond-Cutting Cluster in Russia

The initiative begins in March 2027, aiming to give companies in Smolensk and Yakutia access to higher-quality rough.
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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.