培育钻盛行的本质是奢侈品高仿化

Group 1 - The engagement of celebrity Georgina with a diamond ring over 30 carats has sparked market interest, with estimated value between $2 million to $5 million [1] - The trend of celebrities showcasing large diamond rings is becoming more common, as seen with Jeff Bezos' wife Lauren Sánchez's ring valued at approximately $4 million [2] - Young celebrities are increasingly favoring larger natural diamonds, with examples like Selena Gomez's 5-carat ring and Hailey Bieber's 6-carat ring [3] Group 2 - Despite the celebrity trend, the natural diamond market is struggling, with De Beers reporting a net loss of $245 million in the first half of the year, compared to a profit of $73 million in the same period last year [4] - The rise of lab-grown diamonds is leading to a significant price drop, attracting consumers who prefer affordable options [4][5] - E-commerce platforms are seeing a surge in lab-grown diamond jewelry sales, with designs mimicking luxury brands at much lower prices, impacting traditional high-end brands [5] Group 3 - The Chinese market is becoming a major player in lab-grown diamond production, accounting for 40% to 50% of global output, particularly in HPHT diamonds [9] - The shift in consumer preferences towards lab-grown diamonds is challenging the traditional perception of natural diamonds, especially among price-sensitive middle-class consumers [10] - The interest in gold jewelry is rising in China, indicating a potential decline in the perceived value of natural diamonds [7][8] Group 4 - International luxury brands have not yet adopted legal strategies against the rise of lab-grown diamond retailers, focusing instead on protecting entry-level classic designs [6] - The long-term outlook suggests that natural diamonds will remain a luxury item for the wealthy, while smaller carat natural diamonds may be replaced by lab-grown alternatives [25][23] - The luxury market is facing a broader trend of high-end products being challenged by affordable alternatives, leading to a reevaluation of pricing strategies [17][19]