Joshua Freedman

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

India Makes Sweeping Reforms to Promote Lab-Grown Sector

Government abolishes import duty on diamond seeds, pledges research grant.

Sales Decline at De Beers’ First Sight of 2023

Miner garners $450 million in January cycle.

AGTA, Rio Grande Announce Collaboration

Organizations will promote each other’s businesses and activities.

Asian Star Sales Drop Amid Consumer Slowdown

Revenue fell 30% year on year in last quarter of 2022.

EU Sanctions Are Back on the Table. Will They Work?

Bloc considering quota or other restrictions on Russian diamonds.

Lucapa Sales Gain in Solid Rough Market

Higher average price boosted revenue in fourth quarter.

Luxury Strength Drives Growth in Swiss Watch Trade

Exports rose in 2022 as US demand outweighed China slowdown.

RJC Names Melanie Grant as Executive Director

Writer and curator takes helm at sustainability standards organization.

India’s 2022 Polished Exports Drop

Full-year shipments down 3% amid second-half slowdown.

GIA Rolls Out Lower-Cost Lab-Grown Dossier

Grading report carries $55 price tag for 1-carat stone.
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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.