价格大跳水！1克拉大钻石，只要3500元！1.4万元买的钻戒，如今只能卖200元，消费者：早知道就买黄金了

Core Insights - The price of lab-grown diamonds has significantly decreased, with the price of a 1-carat lab-grown diamond dropping from 8,000 yuan to 3,500 yuan, which is less than one-tenth of the price of a comparable natural diamond [1][7] - The market for lab-grown diamonds is expanding rapidly, with a projected production of approximately 22 million carats in 2024, representing a year-on-year increase of 144.44% and accounting for 63% of global production [3] - The retail price of lab-grown diamonds has fallen over 50% from peak levels, with high-quality 1-carat lab-grown diamonds now priced around 3,500 yuan compared to over 40,000 yuan for natural diamonds [7][10] Market Dynamics - The consumer base for lab-grown diamonds is predominantly young people, making up about 70% of buyers, and sales have doubled compared to the previous year [3] - The perception of diamonds as a long-term investment is changing, with many consumers experiencing significant depreciation in the value of their natural diamonds, leading to a shift in preference towards alternatives like gold [8][9] - The natural diamond market is facing pressure, with major companies like De Beers reducing prices for their products, indicating a broader trend of declining value in the natural diamond sector [10]