Joshua Freedman

Joshua Freedman is Rapaport's Senior Analyst. He regularly contributes to Rapaport.com as well as the Rapaport Market Comment.

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Can Diamonds Learn from Watches? Yes, But

Rough Notes: In many ways, timepieces had an easier job recovering from their crisis.
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Why the GIA Is Grading Finished Jewelry

A coming wave of inherited assets is behind the institute’s service, says Rebecca Boyajian on Rapaport’s latest episode of GemTalks.
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De Beers Holds Prices Steady at Small October Sight

Company sale looms amid quiet pre-Diwali trading.
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Rapaport Intelligence Report: The Brand Divide

Luxury groups are reporting strong sales at their jewelry maisons. Why isn’t the diamond trade reaping the rewards?
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Podcast: The Importance of Origin

Antwerp’s Paul Chieveley-Williams discusses fancy-color diamonds.
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GemTalks: What’s in a Jewelry Report?

Join GIA’s Rebecca Boyajian for this special LinkedIn Live session.
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De Beers Sales Volume Jumps After Price Cut

Miner lifts production plan following increase in Gahcho Kué stake.
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Signet on Blue Nile, Royal Asscher and The Clear Cut

Execs Joan Hilson and Pam Cloud discuss the jewelry group’s latest deals and strategies.
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Rapaport Intelligence Report: What the Industry’s CEOs Earn

Executive compensation in the diamond and jewelry sector tends to track the market’s health – but the global situation is complex.
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Rapaport Intelligence Report: Diamond Industry Takes Stock

Supply cuts, tariffs and price corrections have created a complex inventory picture ahead of the US holiday season.
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Joshua Freedman

Joshua Freedman is Rapaport’s Senior Analyst. He regularly contributes to Rapaport.com as well as the Rapaport Market Comment.