Joshua Freedman

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

Final Prices for Latest Petra Tender Down 17%

September-October trading session ends with total sales of $40.5 million.

WD Lab Grown Diamonds Files for Bankruptcy

Company estimates liabilities of nearly $45 million.

Angola Tender of Special Stones Garners $22M

TAGS and Sodiam organize first joint rough sales.

AWDC President David Gotlib Resigns

Third-generation diamantaire took on role last year.

Hong Kong Show Meets Low Expectations

Weak economy, falling prices and competition from lab-grown impacted confidence.

India to Pause Rough-Diamond Imports for Two Months

Voluntary freeze to go into effect on October 15.

Alrosa Halts Sales as Diamond Glut Persists

Miner calls for “reciprocal effort” to tackle imbalance of supply and demand.

Petra Diamonds Slides to Loss in ‘Subdued’ Market

Miner gives downbeat outlook following weak demand in past fiscal year.

Paris-Based Jeweler Fred Launches Blue Lab-Grown Diamonds

Limited-edition collection features mixture of synthetic and natural stones.

De Beers Ends Lab-Grown Engagement-Ring Test

Miner brings back “A Diamond Is Forever” tagline.
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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.