Joshua Freedman

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

AWDC Names Karen Rentmeesters as Interim CEO

Appointment follows resignation of Ari Epstein.

Lab-Grown Margins Might Be High, but Profits Aren’t

Retailers say they need to sell large volumes to make good money.

Ari Epstein Steps Down as CEO of Antwerp’s AWDC

Resignation to take effect next Tuesday, trade group says.

AGTA Bans Lab-Grown Gemstones from Shows

Decision follows “disruptive” impact of synthetic diamonds on market, organization says.

Blackstone Mulls Floating IGI on India Stock Exchange – Report

IPO could value gemological laboratory at up to $3.5 billion, Reuters says.

Diamond Buyers Asking for Too Much Origin Info, Indians Say

US and European clients demanding self-certification even for goods under 1 carat.

Forevermark to Refocus as Jewelry Brand, Drop De Beers Name

Business will begin testing the strategy in India.

Signet Says Shoppers Getting Wiser on Falling Lab-Grown Prices

Last year saw highly promotional environment in natural and synthetics, according to CEO Gina Drosos.

How Flawed Diamonds Got Their Mojo Back

Round SIs were among the biggest victims of last year’s crash. Here are four reasons the trend is reversing.

Sanctions Causing Shipment Delays in Antwerp, Traders Say

146 Belgian companies sign complaint amid “severe disruption.”
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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.