Joshua Freedman

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

US Diamond Imports See First-Quarter Slowdown

Polished shipments dropped again in March.

Renowned Diamond Cutter Gabriel ‘Gabi’ Tolkowsky Dies

Israel-born polisher manufactured famous stones for De Beers.

India’s Polished Exports Continue to Decline

Rough shipments rebounded in April, according to data from GJEPC.

Diamond Club West Coast Names New Board

Kalpesh Jhaveri takes over as president.

De Beers Denies It Violated Sanctions on Russian Diamonds

Allegations could harm negotiations with Botswana, media report claims.

Titan Gains from Strong Indian Wedding Season

Jeweler’s revenue rose 33% year on year in latest fiscal quarter.

Blackstone Buys IGI for Nearly $570M

China’s Fosun International and CEO Roland Lorie will sell stakes.

GSI Opens Third Lab in Mumbai

Gemological organization reports increased demand for its services in the jewelry market.

Blackstone Set to Buy IGI for up to $550M: Report

US private-equity firm could sign deal with sellers this weekend, according to Indian media.

De Beers Sales Slip in Uncertain Market

May cycle brought in 21% less than a year earlier.
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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.