Joshua Freedman

Israel Doesn’t Want Qatar to Run the Kimberley Process

Conflict-diamond watchdog struggles to find new chair.

Diamond trade gathered in New York to discuss marketing, lab-grown diamonds and traceability.

Only essential services will take place, bourse management says.

Steady consumer demand translated into positive trading at Luxury, but loose dealers at JCK had varied experiences.

The miner’s latest “beacon” product met with skepticism at JCK Las Vegas.

Opening days at Luxury reflect steady high-end consumer demand, but sentiment at JCK fair is mixed.

Merchandise shakeup and brand focus boosted revenue in first fiscal quarter, CEO says.

No stone will leave the country in its rough form, Boko quoted as saying.

The proposed new definition targets a broader range of armed groups. Member countries would veto anything stronger.

Shipments into the country spiked in March and April as sentiment improved. Manufacturers might be regretting it now. 