Joshua Freedman

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

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.

Tariff Exemption Gives Antwerp a New Lease on Life

Select Belgian companies are increasing their local manufacturing — though many are still assessing the unpredictable situation.

Signet Raises Sales Outlook Again

Revenue up 3.1% year on year in third fiscal quarter.

Rapaport Research Report: The Green-Diamond Dilemma

The newest edition explores the challenges of determining the natural origin of a stone’s color.

Podcast: Gold Prices and Lab-Grown Diamonds

Bespoke retailer Alexandra Beth Samit discusses consumers’ reactions to the rising cost of jewelry.

BHP Abandons Latest Effort to Buy Anglo American

Move comes ahead of vote on De Beers owner’s merger with Teck Resources.

Kimberley Process Fails to Expand Conflict-Diamond Definition

Organization still has no chair for 2026; Ghana to assume role in 2027.

Gold-Price Increase Hits Sales at Hong Kong’s TSL

Metal’s rise compounds weak Chinese diamond demand.

Sean Dunn Becomes President of J.R. Dunn Jewelers

Move reflects current reality of who’s running the Florida-based family business.
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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.