Joshua Freedman

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

De Beers Appears to Cut Prices, Shifts to More Opaque Invoices

Sightholders say new system makes rough less commoditized.

Gold-Price Jump Is Hitting Profits, Say Indian Diamond Jewelers

Exhibitors at IIJS Bharat – Signature show cite impact of shift in product composition.

IIJS Show Opens to Soaring Gold Prices, Lab-Grown Buzz

Mumbai fair reflects unease following strong year for Indian jewelry market.

Podcast: Who Buys Lab-Grown Diamonds?

Michigan-based retailer Randy Cole explains the demographics.

Rapaport Research Report: The Year in Five Graphs

Latest edition uses RapNet, government and other data to show the impact of 2025’s key events.

Podcast: Chaos in the Diamond Industry

Rapaport’s Leah Meirovich and Joshua Freedman look back at 2025 in a special end-of-year episode.

India Diamond Trade Stays Calm as Mexico Approves Tariffs

New policy does not impact jewelry sector, says tax expert Supreme Kothari.

IMF Warns Botswana Not to Buy De Beers

Country is already suffering economically and highly dependent on diamond sector, report says.

De Beers Tweaks Sight Boxes to Support Small Rough

Miner moves 2-carat goods out of beneficiation ranges.

Podcast: How Tariffs Affect Jewelry Auctions

Christie’s exec Max Fawcett dissects the state of spectacular diamonds.
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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.