Suzanne Watkin

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

Qatar to Debut Diamond and Gem Conference 

Event to take place January 29 to 31, with guest speakers including DMCC’s Ahmed Bin Sulayem and GJEPC’s Vipul Shah.

Alrosa Predicts Rebalancing of Supply and Demand in Diamond Market 

Miner also believes the threat of lab-grown will diminish as prices continue to drop.

Longtime Head of Cartier North America Steps Down 

Mercedes Abramo has worked for the company since 2008, starting as director of its New York flagship.

Alrosa’s Deputy CEO Exits Company 

Vladimir Marchenko, who joined in 2017 as vice president, will move to another business in the industry.

Angola Produces Record 12M Cts. of Rough This Year 

Government also working on creating diamond exchange and manufacturing center.

Jewelry One of Top Categories During Holiday Season 

Revenue for segment up 4% year on year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse.

US Holiday Retail Sales Increase 5% from Last Year 

Clothing and accessories category, which includes jewelry, sees similar rise.

Tiffany Writes Down Diamcor Loan as Market Weakness Prevails 

Miner now owes jeweler $2.4 million instead of $4.7 million.

Rubies Rock the Auction Block at Christie’s 

Top piece fetches $341,650, more than five times its high estimate.

US Awards Nonprofit Funding to Support ASM Sector 

Pact will use some of the money to promote mercury-free mining in Mali.
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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.