Joshua Freedman

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

Fancy-Color Diamond Price Index Holds Steady

FCRF reports stable quarter following two consecutive declines.

Alrosa Sales Slip Amid Sanctions Pressure

Sale of Angola assets boosts net profit.

US Reaches Tariff Deal with China, Cambodia, Malaysia

White House also agrees to “framework” toward pact with Thailand.

India’s Ankit Gems Triples Capacity at Namibia Factory

Manufacturer responds to growing need for geographical diversification.

Rapaport Research Report: A Split Diamond Market

October edition outlines the polished trade’s bifurcation ahead of the holiday season.

Podcast: Dubai, Tax, and Diamond Tenders for Consumers

Episode 150 features Conner Curran, CEO of commodity-trading company Dexterous DMCC.

China Removes Diamond Sector’s Tax Discount

VAT decision could damage natural market and promote local lab-grown polishing.

Video Podcast: Back to the (Diamond) Origins

Sean Dunn, vice president of J.R. Dunn Jewelers, plays up the power of provenance.

Podcast: Polishing Spectacular Diamonds

Greg Katz of Trigon Adamas discusses the market for exceptional fancy-color goods.

Rapaport Research Report: The Pricing Roller Coaster

The September edition analyzes why US-based diamonds are more expensive than those in India and how the tariffs have introduced extra volatility.
Load More
Picture of Joshua Freedman

Joshua Freedman

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