Joshua Freedman

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

Signet Jewelers has signed a deal to acquire online retailer Blue Nile for $360 million in cash.
Sarine Technologies’ revenue and earnings fell in the first half of 2022 as market pressures around the world dented demand for the company’s manufacturing equipment.
The Texas-based producer of lab-created diamonds explains its new supply deal with HRA Group.
William (Bill) Heher, president of Rare Earth Mining Company and an important figure in the US gem trade, died on August 1 at the age of 72.
Canadian diamond manufacturer HRA Group has made its first splash in the lab-grown market, securing an exclusive partnership with Texas-based producer Plasmability.
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) has named Texas-based jeweler John Ford as its new CEO, the industry group announced this week. He succeeds Douglas Hucker, who stood down in March after 24 years.
Fancy-color diamond prices increased in the second quarter of 2022 as demand strengthened and supply became tight, according to the Fancy Color Research Foundation (FCRF).
Tiffany & Co. has launched a non-fungible token (NFT) that comes with a real piece of jewelry, targeting an exclusive group of digital collectors.
Lucapa Diamond Company’s revenue fell 36% year on year to $21.8 million in the second quarter, reflecting an unfavorable comparison with last year’s sales surge.
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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.