Suzanne Watkin

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

Bonhams Appoints Céline Assimon Chief Commercial Officer 

Executive is former CEO of De Beers’ jewelry business.

Ruby and Diamond Earrings Smash Estimate at Christie’s 

Pair rakes in $1 million, more than 10 times its top price of $94,700.

Tiara Smashes High Estimate at Bonhams London 

Piece sells for $1.2 million, more than double its top price.

36ct. Ruby to Star in Gemfields Auction 

Sale will include goods from newer section of its Mozambique mine.

Digital Diamond Platform to Expand Leadership  

Clara, which Lucara previously owned, has increased its transaction volume by 300% under the new management.

Jewels from Top Design Houses to Lead Christie’s Paris Sale

A three-row pearl Chaumet necklace carries a high estimate of $670,000.

Two-Stone Ring More Than Doubles Estimate at Sotheby’s  

Piece sells for $515,000 against a $243,000 upper price.

Hong Kong Luxury Sales Show Slight Improvement 

Revenue from jewelry and watches down 1.7% year on year in April after dropping 3.4% in March.

JA Partners with Manufacturing Group to Strengthen US Jewelry Industry 

The collaboration brings MJSA under the umbrella of the retailers’ organization.

GSI Launches New Lab in Bangkok 

Facility offers testing, analysis and certification for diamonds, gemstones, lab-grown diamonds and additional pieces.
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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.