卖不动了？巨头宣布：降价！10年前1.8万元买的，如今只能卖180元

Group 1 - The diamond industry is facing one of the 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 has announced a price reduction for rough diamonds, particularly for those over 0.75 carats, during its first auction of the year, although the exact extent of the price cut remains unclear [2][4] - The RapNet Diamond Price Index indicates that prices for smaller diamonds, particularly those between 0.3 to 0.5 carats, are expected to drop significantly, with a projected decline of over 20% for 0.5-carat diamonds in 2025 [2][3] Group 2 - De Beers controls approximately 60% of the global rough diamond trade and has been adjusting prices in response to a significant drop in market demand, with auction success rates declining [4][7] - The U.S. import value of finished diamonds is projected to decrease by 48% in 2025, reflecting weak consumer confidence and a shift towards lighter gold jewelry due to high gold prices [4] - The resale value of diamonds has plummeted, with reports of significant devaluation, such as a diamond ring purchased for 100,000 yuan now valued at only 30,000 yuan [8][9] Group 3 - The market share of lab-grown diamonds has surged, accounting for over 40% of global diamond jewelry sales by 2025, an increase of more than eight times since 2019 [11] - Retail prices for lab-grown diamonds have fallen over 50% from their peak, with 1-carat lab-grown diamonds now priced at 3,500 yuan, significantly lower than natural diamonds [12][16] - The production of lab-grown diamonds in China is expected to reach approximately 22 million carats in 2024, representing a 144.44% year-on-year increase and 63% of global output [14]