巨头突然宣布：降价！10年前1.8万元买的，如今只能卖180元，“早知道买黄金了”

Group 1 - The diamond industry is facing one of the most severe and prolonged crises in modern history, influenced by declining luxury goods consumption and the rising popularity of lab-grown diamonds [1][4] - De Beers, the world's largest diamond producer, has announced a price reduction for rough diamonds, with expected price cuts in the range of 10% to 15% [2][4] - The RapNet Diamond Price Index indicates a significant decline in diamond prices, with 0.5-carat diamonds expected to drop over 20% in 2025 [2][3] Group 2 - De Beers controls approximately 60% of the global rough diamond trade and has been facing challenges as dealers are reluctant to accept the prices set by the company [3][4] - The U.S. import value of finished diamonds is projected to decline by 48% in 2025, reflecting weak consumer confidence and a shift towards lighter gold jewelry [4] - De Beers has accumulated over $2 billion in inventory, and the success rate of its diamond auctions has been decreasing [4][6] Group 3 - The market for lab-grown diamonds is expanding rapidly, with their sales accounting for over 40% of the global diamond jewelry market by 2025, an increase of more than eight times since 2019 [10][13] - The retail price of lab-grown diamonds has dropped over 50% from peak levels, making them significantly cheaper than natural diamonds [11][15] - Young consumers, making up about 70% of the buyers, are increasingly opting for lab-grown diamonds due to their affordability and comparable quality to natural diamonds [13][15]