Joshua Freedman

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

De Beers’ Element Six Promotes Sales Head to CEO

Siobhán Duffy will take the helm at the industrial-diamond business on February 1.

Lab Report: Sarine CEO Explains the GCAL Deal

David Block on integrating the two parties’ grading operations and brands.

Petra Suspends Production at Koffiefontein Mine

Efforts to sell the “loss-making” diamond deposit didn’t bear fruit.

De Beers Slashes Prices of Larger Rough Diamonds

Smaller goods see increases, reflecting market split.

Independent Jewelers Organization Refreshes Board

Seven members began three-year terms on January 1.

Sarine to Buy Majority Stake in Grading Lab GCAL

Parties sign nonbinding agreement, plan final deal in coming months.

LVMH Jewelry Division Takes Over Tiffany Management

US brand had been reporting to group CEO Bernard Arnault since 2021 takeover.

Signet Jewelers Reshuffles Leadership Team

Jamie Singleton becomes group president and chief consumer officer.

India Seeks 0% Import Duty on Lab-Grown Seeds

GJEPC asks government for clarity on how to categorize the materials.

GSI Names New Head of Operations

Monika Biernacka was previously sales director at IGI.
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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.