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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Israel Diamond Exchange President Resigns

Election for new leader will take place in November or December.
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Anglo American Flags First-Half Loss at De Beers

Second-quarter sales down 44% by value.

De Beers to Suspend Production at Venetia Mine

Move reflects market shift to higher-value diamonds.

Rare Contested WFDB Election Reflects Diamond Industry’s Chasms

Three candidates emerge ahead of next week’s presidential vote.

‘I Want Rapaport to Behave Like the Tech Company It Always Was’

CEO Dan Mano explains why RapNet became Rapaport Trade – and how the Price List will become truly transparent.

How the GIA Identifies Gem Origin

Nicole Ahline, supervisor for colored stones, shares her knowledge.

De Beers Poised to Ease Rough Pricing at July Sight

Miner appears to be shifting strategies at first sale under new contract.

GemTalks: Inside GIA’s Colored Stone Reports

Nicole Ahline will explain how the lab identifies treatment status and origin.

GIA to Launch Cut Grade for Select Fancy Shapes in 2027

Lab also rolling out new comments clarifying impact of fluorescence.

US Proposes 12.5% Tariffs on India

Plan is response to alleged leniency on forced labor.
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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.