Joshua Freedman

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

De Beers Extends Sightholder Contract by Six Months

Miner cites “challenging environment” for diamond industry.

Botswana, Angola Seek Stakes in De Beers

Governments bidding for majority and minority interests, respectively.

‘Free Lab-Grown Diamonds,’ Says Big Banner at Hong Kong Show

“We only charge for the gold,” declares ad by Universal Chains.

Independent Jewelers Are Driving the US Diamond Market

Small- and medium-sized retailers are showing steady memo demand for natural goods ahead of the holidays.

Anglo American to Merge with Teck Resources

Combined group will remain committed to divesting De Beers.

Trump Puts Diamonds on List of Potential Tariff Exemptions

Executive order won’t remove most import duties (yet).

Signet’s Focus on Lab-Grown Fashion Jewelry Is Paying Off

Differentiation is the name of the game for America’s biggest diamond retailer.

De Beers’ Latest Sight Brings Diamond Crisis into Focus 

Small rough is the biggest victim as tariffs compound the industry’s challenges.

Loupe Holes: How the Diamond Industry Is Tackling Tariffs 

The August issue of the Rapaport Research Report outlines the trade’s options, from expediting exports to seeking out low-duty routes.

De Beers Shrinks Sales Team in Latest Cost-Cutting Drive

Restructuring of trading department reflects ongoing market crisis.
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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.