Joshua Freedman

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

Video Podcast: Stuller’s New Leaders

CEO Danny Clark and president Belit Myers outline the diamond and jewelry supplier’s recent leadership change and the state of the market.

De Beers Sales Rise Following Price Cut

Restatement of rough index shows impact of 2025 “stock rebalancing.”

Antwerp Sightholders Back Gareth Penny’s De Beers Bid – Sources

Diarough and Pluczenik will provide funding in return for a share, insiders say.

De Beers Cuts Around 30% of Sightholders

Move leaves the miner with some 50 contract customers.

Signet to Close James Allen E-Commerce Site

Brand will remain as collection within Blue Nile.

Podcast: A New Era for Old Cuts

Guy Burton of Hancocks London discusses vintage diamond shapes.

South Africa Tightens Rough Rules to Boost Local Manufacturing

Guidelines require producers to offer reasonable prices and assortments.

Signet Reports Sales at Higher End of Forecast

Deeper promotions boosted retailer’s top line in fourth fiscal quarter.

Podcast: Face Recognition for Diamonds

Mayank Jain of DiaDNA explains the latest developments in stone authentication.

Iran War Disrupts Diamond Trade in Dubai, Israel

Koin, TAGS postpone rough tenders in Emirati city.
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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.