培育钻石热度攀升 “工业牙齿”紧“咬”新兴产业需求磨出超硬实力

Core Insights - The artificial diamond industry in China is leading globally, with a growing range of downstream products including cultivated diamonds and industrial diamond products [1][7] - Retail prices for cultivated diamonds have dropped over 50% from their peak, with high-quality 1-carat cultivated diamonds now priced around 3,500 yuan compared to over 40,000 yuan for natural diamonds [1][3] Group 1: Market Trends - The consumer acceptance of cultivated diamonds is high, with approximately 70% of buyers being young people, and sales have doubled compared to last year [3] - The retail price of cultivated diamonds has significantly decreased, making them more accessible to consumers [1] Group 2: Production and Technology - The production of cultivated diamonds involves high-temperature and high-pressure techniques, with a complete industrial chain established in Henan Province, including 46 companies covering all aspects from seed cultivation to cutting and processing [5][7] - The industry is also expanding into the production of industrial diamonds, which are used in cutting, grinding, and drilling applications, showing potential growth in sectors like photovoltaics and semiconductors [8] Group 3: Industrial Applications - Artificial diamonds are referred to as "industrial teeth" and are essential in various industrial applications, including precision tools for semiconductor processing [10][12] - The performance of superhard materials tools made from artificial diamonds has reached international advanced levels in terms of processing efficiency, cutting precision, and service life [12]