卖不动了？钻石价格大跌，巨头宣布：降价！十年前1.8万元买的钻戒，如今只能卖180元，同期黄金价格涨超400%

Core Insights - The diamond industry is facing one of its most severe and prolonged crises in modern history, influenced by declining luxury consumption in major markets and the rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds [1] - De Beers, the world's largest diamond producer, has announced a price reduction for diamonds, reflecting the ongoing decline in global diamond market demand [2] Group 1: Price Adjustments and Market Trends - De Beers has significantly lowered the prices of rough diamonds over 0.75 carats during its first auction of the year, although the exact reduction percentage remains unclear [2] - Industry insiders estimate that the price reduction could be in the range of 10% to 15% due to decreased demand [2] - The RapNet Diamond Price Index indicates that prices for smaller diamonds, particularly those between 0.5 and 0.3 carats, are expected to drop significantly, with a projected decline of over 20% for 0.5-carat diamonds in 2025 [2][3] Group 2: Inventory and Sales Performance - De Beers has accumulated over $2 billion in inventory, and the success rate of its diamond auctions has been declining [4] - The company aims to boost sales performance and provide greater profit margins for midstream processors to stimulate market demand [4] Group 3: Impact of Lab-Grown Diamonds - Lab-grown diamonds are increasingly capturing market share, with their sales accounting for over 40% of the global diamond jewelry market by 2025, an increase of more than eight times since 2019 [8] - The retail prices of lab-grown diamonds have dropped over 50% from their peak, making them significantly cheaper than natural diamonds [8] - The production of lab-grown diamonds in China is projected to reach approximately 22 million carats in 2024, representing a 144.44% year-on-year increase and accounting for 63% of global production [10]