Joshua Freedman

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

De Beers Forevermark Nixes Plan to Overhaul Supply

Brand will maintain status quo of allowing partners to buy its loose stones.

Angola’s Lulo Mine Produces 131ct. Rough

Type IIa stone is site’s fourth 100-carat-plus discovery this year, according to Lucapa Diamond Company.

Grib Cancels Auction Amid Payment Block

Some customers had problems sending money following September sale.

Webinar: The Shape of the Fancies Market

Experts discussed the important topic of fancy-shape diamonds in the latest Rapaport webinar.

HB Launches Digitally Protected Diamond Capsule

Belgian manufacturer HB Antwerp has unveiled a digitally secured diamond vault for individual stones.

Lightbox Selling Lower-Quality Stones for $600/ct.

De Beers brand’s Basics line features lab-grown diamonds with SI clarity and “faint” color.

Holiday Sales to Grow by Up to 6% – Deloitte

Higher consumer prices will compensate for weak sentiment, company predicts.

More Brands Sign Up to Sustainability Effort

Nine companies join Watch & Jewellery Initiative 2030.

Rough Recovery Boosts Petra Earnings

Like-for-like prices slip at September tender.
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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.