Joshua Freedman

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

Large Stones Boost Sales at Gem Diamonds

Revenue up 10% year on year in third quarter.

Botswana Denies Report That It Might ‘Ditch’ De Beers

Local newspaper claims country likely to sell large stones to partnership between Lucara and HB Antwerp.

Market slows before holidays

A tale of two diamond hubs

Lucapa Gets Boost from Strong Quarter at Lulo

Rough sales up 42% year on year in third quarter.

Why Do Consumers Buy Brands? De Beers Explains

Interview with executives Esther Oberbeck and Marc Jacheet

De Beers Expects Slowdown After Solid Quarter

De Beers said diamond demand was likely to slow in the coming months amid difficult market conditions.

Branded Diamonds Command a Premium – De Beers

Consumers are increasingly turning to branded jewelry in search of trustworthy products with clear origins, according to De Beers’ latest Diamond Insight Report.

De Beers Eases Buyer Terms Amid Market Slowdown

De Beers will offer widened concessions to purchasers of larger rough diamonds at its upcoming sight as trading has slowed amid difficult market conditions.

Petra Diamonds Notes Shaky Demand

Miner extends latest tender due to “unusual market conditions.”
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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.