Why the Diamond Industry Is Collapsing

Опубликовано: 14 Май 2026
на канале: Michael Girdley
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The Diamond Market Is Collapsing – Here's Why

The diamond industry is in freefall. Prices of mined diamonds have dropped 26% year-over-year, while lab-grown diamonds have plunged a shocking 74%. What happened? And what does this mean for the future of the jewelry industry, business, and cultural norms?

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👉 In this video, I break down:

How De Beers manipulated the market for decades
Why millennials & Gen Z have abandoned diamond traditions
How technology & lab-grown diamonds are flooding the market
What this means for the future of luxury goods