价格大跳水！有人1.4万元买的如今只能卖200元，网友：太后悔了

Core Insights - The price of cultivated diamonds has significantly decreased, with the price of a 1-carat cultivated 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][3]. Group 1: Market Trends - The sales volume of cultivated diamonds has surged, with young consumers making up approximately 70% of buyers, and sales in a specific store doubling compared to the previous year [3]. - China's cultivated diamond production is projected to reach about 22 million carats in 2024, a year-on-year increase of 144.44%, accounting for 63% of global production [3]. Group 2: Price Dynamics - The value of natural diamonds has been adversely affected by the rise of cultivated diamonds and increasing gold prices, leading to significant depreciation in their resale value [8]. - Reports indicate that the price of certified diamonds has fallen by 35% to 40% over the past year, with the most affected segment being diamonds between 0.5 to 3 carats, which saw a sales decline of 30% to 35% [8][9]. - De Beers has reduced the prices of its natural diamonds, with a 40% price cut on mainstream products and subsequent reductions of 10% to 15% on rough diamonds in early 2024 [9]. Group 3: Consumer Sentiment - Consumers are expressing regret over their investments in natural diamonds, with significant losses reported in resale values, prompting some to wish they had invested in gold instead [8].