Joshua Freedman

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

Kira Diam Cofounder Gives His Take on the Synthetics Market

Mehul Vaghani says the company is the world’s largest CVD producer.

De Beers Eases Sightholder Buying Rules Amid Market Slump

Customers will be able to refuse certain rough diamonds or sell them back.

India’s Diamond Trade Is Suffering. Why Isn’t America’s?

Weak demand and a supply glut have created a perfect storm for manufacturers. But the only true solution is at the consumer level.

India’s GJEPC Rules Out Import Freeze

Trade will focus on promoting diamond demand.

Beyond Prince Harry: Securing Botswana’s Diamond Legacy

Tourism could be central to the country’s post-mining plans, says Debswana executive.

EU Adds Key Exemptions to Russian Diamond Sanctions

Bloc extends “sunrise period” by six months, introduces “grandfathering” clause.

Do Consumers Care About Diamond Origin?

Panelists at RapNet event highlight provenance challenges.

Worker Killed at De Beers Mine in Botswana

Incident at Debswana’s Jwaneng site involved crane and drill rig.

US Jewelry Industry Meets with Washington Officials over Sanctions

Single import channel in Belgium would cause harm, trade leaders argue.

Signet Views Fashion Jewelry as Focus for Synthetics

Revenue for subcategory rose 14% year on year in first fiscal quarter.
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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.