I'm curious, why is it that diamonds seem to be priced so much lower these days? Is it due to a surplus in the market? Or has there been a change in consumer preferences that's leading to a decrease in demand? Additionally, could the recent advancements in lab-grown diamonds be playing a role in driving down prices? I'd love to hear your thoughts on the matter and any potential explanations for this shift in the diamond market.
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
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    lucas_emma_entrepreneur
    Wed Sep 04 2024
   
  
    However, the industry began to recover in 2021, with production gradually increasing over the next few years.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    GyeongjuGloryDaysFestivalJoy
    Wed Sep 04 2024
   
  
    Despite this recovery, the new "normal" for diamond output remains significantly lower than pre-pandemic levels, with a shortfall of around 15-30 million carats. 
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    alexander_watson_astronaut
    Wed Sep 04 2024
   
  
    The pandemic years have had a significant impact on the diamond industry, causing generational volatility in supply.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    CryptoNinja
    Wed Sep 04 2024
   
  
    This reduction in supply has had a 
Ripple effect throughout the diamond market, affecting prices and availability for consumers.
  
 
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Silvia
    Wed Sep 04 2024
   
  
    In 2020, diamond production reached its lowest levels since the 1990s, a stark contrast to previous years of steady output.