上一篇提到天然鑽石與培植鑽石的戰爭，究竟培植鑽石的興起是否影響天然鑽石的價值？根據 Natural Diamond Council (NDC) 報告，2024年天然鑽石珠寶平均價格達 2,360 美元，年增 2.7%，其中 2 至 2.24 克拉的鑽石需求更增 18%。
儘管培植鑽石性價比更高，天然鑽石仍憑其稀有性與象徵意義，在高端珠寶與婚戒市場佔據優勢。消費者對於更大、更高品質鑽石的偏好持續增長。
來自 2000多家美國珠寶商的市場數據顯示，圓形高克數主石仍為最受歡迎的選擇，SI級別以上（VS1和VS2）的飾品需求顯著攀升。婚戒銷售佔總珠寶銷售 33%，婚戒套裝的平均價格更上升 31%。此外，2024年整體珠寶銷售額較去年增長 5%
儘管培植鑽石日益普及，天然鑽石的市場地位仍然穩固，顯示消費者仍視天然鑽石為珍貴的送禮之選，其象徵價值難以取代。
With the rise of lab-grown diamonds, the question arises: Does their growing popularity impact the value of natural diamonds? According to a report by the Natural Diamond Council (NDC), the average price of natural diamond jewelry reached $2,360 in 2024, marking a 2.7% increase from the previous year. Demand for diamonds ranging from 2 to 2.24 carats also saw an 18% growth.
Despite the higher cost-effectiveness of lab-grown diamonds, natural diamonds maintain their market dominance in the high-end jewelry and engagement ring sectors, thanks to their rarity and symbolic significance. Consumer preference for larger, higher-quality diamonds continues to rise.
Market data collected from over 2,000 U.S. jewelers indicates that round-cut, higher-carat diamonds remain the most sought-after choice, with demand for SI clarity and above (VS1 and VS2) significantly increasing. Engagement ring sales account for 33% of total jewelry sales, while the average price of engagement ring sets has climbed by 31%. Additionally, overall jewelry sales in 2024 grew by 5% compared to the previous year.
Although lab-grown diamonds are becoming more prevalent, natural diamonds continue to hold a strong market position, reflecting their enduring appeal as a meaningful and valuable gift choice—a symbol that remains difficult to replace.
