Joshua Freedman

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

De Beers Cuts Rough Prices by Average of 10% to 15%

Reductions don’t go far enough, sightholders say.

EU Extends Sanctions to Alrosa and Its CEO

Measures call for freeze of assets and ban on access to funds.

Bans on Russian Diamonds Take Shape

US and European Union outline plans for sanctions, but details lacking.

The 10 Most-Read Stories of 2023

News about De Beers dominates this year’s list.

US (Finally) Removes Origin Loophole for Russian Diamonds

Executive order bans imports irrespective of where manufacturing took place.

How EU Sanctions on Russian Diamonds May Work

What we know — and what we don’t — about the timeline, scale and provisos of the long-awaited ban.

The Individuals Who Shaped the Diamond Industry in 2023

Rapaport’s “People of the Year” reflect the broad range of challenges affecting the trade — and some of the solutions.

G7 Members Confirm Bans on Russian Diamonds

WFDB criticizes plan to introduce single entry point for rough goods.

India’s Rough Imports Slump Amid Supply Freeze

Polished exports fell at slower rate in November than in previous months.

US Polished Imports Fall in October

Shipments saw fifth consecutive year-on-year decline.
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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.