Suzanne Watkin

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

Jameel Mohammed Wins Tiffany Jewelry Design Award 

Prize is $50,000 and one-year paid fellowship at retailer.

Monnickendam Diamonds Appoints Matthew Girling as Chief of Staff 

The Times newspaper ranked him among world’s top five auctioneers in 2016.

Diamonds Do Good Appoints Two New Board Members 

Julia Hackman Chafé is a jewelry and luxury content creator, while Monica Elias is CEO of Elias World Media.

London Diamond Bourse Launches Women’s Network 

Organization to encourage greater diversity and leadership within the trade.

Former Director of Swiss Gemmological Institute Dies 

Henry Hänni led the organization from 1990 to 2009.

Ethical Metalsmiths Names Brandee Dallow President 

She is currently chief communications and sustainability officer at Grandview Klein Diamonds.

Competitive Discounts Give Rise to Record US Online Holiday Sales 

Revenue up 9% year on year to $241.4 billion, according to Adobe.

De Beers and GJEPC to Partner in Supporting India’s Natural-Diamond Market 

INDRA program will train independent jewelers and provide promotional assets and guidance.

US Online Holiday Sales Surge to Record $282B – Salesforce 

Purchases were tempered by $122 billion in returns.

Indian Festive Season Buoys Titan Sales 

Revenue from jewelry up 26% year on year in third fiscal quarter.
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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.