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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, the world's largest diamond producer, has announced a price reduction for rough diamonds, reflecting a significant drop in global diamond market demand [2][4] - The price index for diamonds shows a notable decline, with 0.5-carat diamonds expected to drop over 20% in 2025, while larger diamonds have also seen price decreases [2][3] Group 2 - De Beers has adopted a unified pricing policy for its diamond auctions, making it difficult to assess the exact price reduction, with industry insiders estimating a decrease of around 10%-15% [2] - The company has accumulated over $2 billion in inventory, and the success rate of its diamond auctions has been declining, indicating weak market demand [4] - The retail price of lab-grown diamonds has fallen over 50% from peak levels, with 1-carat lab-grown diamonds now priced at around 3,500 yuan, significantly lower than natural diamonds [12][16] Group 3 - The market for lab-grown diamonds has expanded 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 [11][10] - Young consumers represent about 70% of the buyers for lab-grown diamonds, indicating a shift in consumer preferences [14] - The production of lab-grown diamonds in China is projected to reach approximately 22 million carats in 2024, making up 63% of global output [14]