Joshua Freedman

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

Signet Sales and Profit Fall in Challenging US Market

Trading picked up during first fiscal quarter after “sluggish” February, jeweler reports.

De Beers’ CEO on Lightbox, Polished and Anglo American

Al Cook answers questions on the company’s new strategy.

De Beers Urges One-Year Extension to G7 ‘Sunrise Period’

Sanctions must be “practical, industry-wide and enforceable,” miner argues. 

JCK Las Vegas Reflects Patchy Diamond Market

SI-clarity goods performed well, but overall trading was mixed.

New NDC Campaign Spotlights Canada’s Diamond Industry

Marketing group still trying to compensate for funding shortfall.

De Beers to Stop Producing Lab-Grown Diamonds for Jewelry

Miner unveils plans to manufacture and sell natural polished amid strategy revamp.

The Bourse President Who Wants to ‘Kill’ Synthetics

Nissim Zuaretz outlines plans to reignite Israel’s diamond trade.

Antwerp Backs Multiple Verification Points for Diamond Sanctions 

AWDC calls for “one or more” nodes outside G7.

Attending GemGenève in Uncertain Times

Inflation, falling diamond prices, and geopolitical issues compounded the Swiss show’s existing challenges.

Five Market Trends to Watch Out for at JCK Las Vegas

Will the show signal a turnaround in US diamond demand?
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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.