Suzanne Watkin

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

Steven Lerche portrait

Plumb Club Elects Steven Lerche as Board President

New leader will commence his first term, making him the youngest person to hold the position.
Vasant Mehta portrait

Former GJEPC Chairman Vasant Mehta Dies at 81

Veteran diamantaire also represented the Indian industry at CIBJO and other trade organizations.
The vivid-orangey-yellow diamond examined by the GIA image

GIA Detects Penetration Twinning in Natural Diamond

Vivid-orangey-yellow rough stone displays symmetrical intergrowth of two crystals of the same mineral.
A diamond bracelet by Asian Star image

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.
The purple-diamond examined by the GIA image

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.
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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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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.