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@Frank_Armilio @Hisomtheboat Tbh I doubt that. Most stars go for natural diamond because of its rarity and the fact that they were formed over billions of years. they choose authenticity

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@AlphaPulseGlobe This feels like a pretty accurate way to look at it. It’s less a collapse and more a clear split in the market. Natural diamonds moving further into the luxury/rarity space makes sense, especially for larger, high-quality stones. That’s where scarcity still really matters.

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@TheEconomist Increasing their stake could mean more control over their own resources and a larger share of the value created. Countries like Botswana have already used diamond revenues to fund infrastructure, education, and healthcare.

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@literalscientst @Huwd69 That’s a common perception, but it’s not the reality anymore. The industry had serious issues in the past, but today most natural diamonds come from regulated, traceable sources and less than 1% are considered conflict diamonds.

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@Kritika_Kabra Disrupted, yes but not replaced. It’s more like the market split: lab-grown for accessibility, natural diamonds for rarity and origin.

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@sptroy @TrungTPhan There was definitely a time when they were positioned differently, but today it’s about two separate categories: lab-grown for accessibility and price and natural diamonds for rarity and origin.

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@YellowCatCraze @TheSalonDon I really get the frustration with the history and pricing, but calling all diamonds a scam is bit much. The industry today is far more diversified and high-quality natural diamonds still have real rarity behind them.

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@TElcope177989 @PeterWrangel Not all diamonds are equal, most of what’s mined isn’t even gem-quality. High-quality natural diamonds are actually quite rare, especially in larger sizes. And interestingly, coloured diamonds. Like pink, blue or green are some of the rarest gemstones out there

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@FNazis85244 @TheSalonDon No need to get personal 😅 you can disagree without that. It’s a complex topic, there were real issues in the past but today most natural diamonds come from regulated, traceable sources and less than 1% are conflict diamonds.

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@CharlesSny37221 @Rothmus That’s not really how it works. Many diamond-producing countries actually rely on mining as a major part of their economy and have a strong interest in continuing it. Places like Botswana, for example, have built significant infrastructure&public services through diamond revenues

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@GrayXrp @AdrianneCurry Value is always something we assign, same goes for gold, art, even watches. But it’s not just “belief.” High-quality natural diamonds are actually limited and only a small percentage of mined stones are suitable for fine jewelry.

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@roseangel001 @aburtking @Polymarket no, not really. They are man made and mass produced. That is why lots of people choose a natural diamond. Because it was formed over billions of years. The history is different

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@steel_rev @Polymarket Diamonds exist, sure but that’s not what people mean by scarcity. Gem-quality natural diamonds are actually rare, especially in higher sizes and quality.
What’s changing is the market around them, not the actual rarity of the stones themselves

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@Nedum157694 @Polymarket Prices can move, that’s normal for any luxury market. But “forever” was never about short-term pricing, it’s about rarity and longevity. High-quality natural diamonds are still finite, and that part hasn’t changed

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@lostnucleus @Polymarket That framing is a bit outdated. The industry definitely had issues in the past, but today less than 1% of natural diamonds are considered conflict diamonds, and most come from regulated, traceable sources.
It’s not really “blood vs lab” anymore

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@ps1291628 @Polymarket Not really. What you’re seeing is mainly pressure on the lower end of the market. True rarity hasn’t changed. High-quality natural diamonds are still limited, not mass-produced. It’s not “value was fake”, it's that the market is separating between common stones & rare ones.

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@English_Jew @Polymarket it’s less about “cooked” and more about the market splitting. Lab-grown for accessibility, natural diamonds for rarity and long-term value. Both serve different purposes. I'd choose a natural diamond for sure.

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@OhSupYall @Polymarket yes, just in a different way than before.
It’s less about tradition now and more about what they represent: rarity, origin and something that isn’t mass-produced. Lab-grown has its place, but natural diamonds still carry that unique story and presence many people connect with.

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@nosource0 @Polymarket But it’s not really “sparkle without the scam". It’s just a different category. Natural diamonds aren’t just about marketing, they’re finite & not mass-produced, which is where their rarity comes from. & on the ethics side, today most come from regulated sources

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@mazvidpundit @Polymarket Retail markups can be frustrating but saying they have no value isn’t accurate. Natural diamonds still have a resale market based on the stone itself especially depending on quality & size. They’re not meant to behave like quick investments. It’s more about rarity & craftsmanship