Suzanne Watkin

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

Lucapa Sees Increase in Revenue and Diamond Prices

Lulo mine sales up 6% despite temporary shutdown due to blockades.

Demand, Prices Improve at Gemfields Emerald Auction

Miner sells 2.4 million carats for $16.4 million.

Jadeite, Ruby and Diamond Necklace Takes First Place at Poly Auction  

Hong Kong Magnificent Jewels sale totals $5.9 million.

Christie’s Appoints New Head of Jewelry for the Middle East

Sophie Stevens was previously a specialist for the region at Sotheby’s.

Diarough and Provenance Proof Partner On Origin Transparency for Melee Diamonds 

Antwerp jeweler to begin tracking “difficult-to-trace segment” from May 8.

Colored Diamonds to Rule Sotheby’s Geneva Auction Block 

Unmounted cushion-shaped stones will be among top lots at May 13 sale.

Set of Three Diamond Rings Smashes Estimate at Sotheby’s Sale 

Lot sells for more than five times high presale price to fetch $147,370.

Survey: Consumers Would Pay ‘a Lot More’ for Jewelry Traceability 

Both ethical sourcing and fair-trade labor prove important to nearly a third of respondents.

Gemfields Sees Strong Demand at Ruby Auction 

Some 95% of lots find buyers, as largest parcel fails to sell.

Jeweler Partners with Tracr for Blockchain-Verified Diamonds 

J.R. Dunn can provide origin information for every natural stone it sells.
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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.