Suzanne Watkin

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

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GIA Analyzes Atypical Color Center in Natural Diamond

5.22-carat, pinkish-brown stone displays unusual absorption features.
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Raluca Anghel to Exit Diamond Collective

Head of external affairs and industry relations leaving after seven years with organization.
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De Beers Allocates $73M to Diamonds for Development Fund

Initial contribution goes to support Botswana’s long-term economy.
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GIA Examines Diamond Resembling a Panther’s Face

Stone weighs 67.18 carats and features marquise mixed-cut emeralds for eyes.
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US Demand Drives Swiss Watch Exports

Shipments up 12% year on year in September.
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Rio Tinto Production Plummets as Remaining Ore Depleted

With Diavik mine closed, output down to 1.1 million carats over the past nine months.
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Ruby Auction Rakes In $52M at Gemfields

Miner sells 91% of lots at an average of $565 per carat, up 102% from previous sale.
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Gold-Jewelry Demand Supports Chow Sang Sang Sales Growth

Group revenue up 3% year on year in third quarter.
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Patek Philippe Timepieces to Headline Two Christie’s Hong Kong Sales

November events mark 40 years for the auction house in Asia.
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US Retail Sales Continue to Rise in September

Spending up 0.8% from previous month to $745 billion.
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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.