Joshua Freedman

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

India’s Asian Star Eyes Pivot to Jewelry

Downturn in small diamonds has hit manufacturer’s loose-stone business.

Lucara Sales Improve as HB Buys More Large Diamonds

Third-quarter revenue up 15% year on year amid growth in average price.

Lugano Files for Bankruptcy, Puts Business Up for Sale

Retailer seeks court approval for $12 million financing facility.

Richemont Jewelry Brands Resurgent as China Stabilizes

Sales for the category up 9% year on year in first fiscal half.

US, Switzerland Reach Provisional Deal to Cap Tariffs at 15%

White House agrees to reduce import duties, but timeline unclear.

Another Celebrity Gifts an Oval-Shaped Diamond

Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc proposes to fashion icon Alexandra Saint Mleux with a sparkler estimated at 5 to 6 carats.

Podcast: Why the Market Shuns Fluorescent Diamonds

Thomas Hainschwang talks gemology with Rapaport’s Joshua Freedman.

Mountain Province CEO Resigns, Loss Widens

Miner cites weak sales and depreciation of Canadian dollar as deficit almost triples.

Mellon Blue Diamond Sells for $25.6M at Christie’s

9.51-carat stone fetched around 20% more in 2014.

India’s Jewelry Trade Calls for Reforms to Boost Sector

GJEPC chairman Kirit Bhansali presents policy recommendations in meeting with prime minister.
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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.