Joshua Freedman

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

Signet Slashes Forecast as Sales Slump

Engagements dried up in first fiscal quarter, retailer reports.

Israel’s Diamond Shipments Continue Downward Trend

Imports and exports fell by most key measures in May.

Petra Postpones June Rough Sale

Miner will tender the goods in August, hoping market will improve.

Hong Kong Polished Imports Rebound

Shipments up 24% year on year in first quarter.

De Beers Lowers Prices as Weak Demand Continues

Miner also extends flexibility in certain slow categories at June sight.

50ct. Lab-Grown Diamond Is Largest on Record, IGI Claims

India’s Ethereal created the CVD stone in eight months — and has already sold it.

De Beers’ Tracr Platform Now Open to the Industry

Brilliant Earth joins miner’s blockchain project.

Swiss Watch Exports Climb Amid China Rebound

Shipments to US see first decline in more than two years.

Natural Diamond Council Partners with Eight Cutting Firms

Marketing body also forms collaboration with brokerage business Bonas Group.

Botswana Confident of Reaching Deal with De Beers

Investment in HB Antwerp will not affect long-standing partnership with miner, government says.
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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.