Joshua Freedman

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

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Botswana Confirms GDC as De Beers Bidder, Seeks 30% Stake

Approval clears the way for the acquisition; details still under negotiation.
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Botswana to Announce Penny as Preferred De Beers Bidder – Source

President Duma Boko likely to outline key terms of deal in his State of the Nation speech Monday.
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Can Diamonds Learn from Watches? Yes, But

Rough Notes: In many ways, timepieces had an easier job recovering from their crisis.
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Why the GIA Is Grading Finished Jewelry

A coming wave of inherited assets is behind the institute’s service, says Rebecca Boyajian on Rapaport’s latest episode of GemTalks.
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De Beers Holds Prices Steady at Small October Sight

Company sale looms amid quiet pre-Diwali trading.
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Rapaport Intelligence Report: The Brand Divide

Luxury groups are reporting strong sales at their jewelry maisons. Why isn’t the diamond trade reaping the rewards?
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Podcast: The Importance of Origin

Antwerp’s Paul Chieveley-Williams discusses fancy-color diamonds.
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GemTalks: What’s in a Jewelry Report?

Join GIA’s Rebecca Boyajian for this special LinkedIn Live session.
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De Beers Sales Volume Jumps After Price Cut

Miner lifts production plan following increase in Gahcho Kué stake.
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Signet on Blue Nile, Royal Asscher and The Clear Cut

Execs Joan Hilson and Pam Cloud discuss the jewelry group’s latest deals and strategies.
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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.