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How Falling Birth Rates Reshape the Diamond Industry
Episode 82 of The Demographics Podcast explores how declining birth rates and shifting social norms are transforming the diamond market. Lucas traces the journey from De Beers' 'diamonds are forever' marketing to lab-grown stones and changing engagement ring demand. Luna brings data on the shrinking pool of marriage-age adults in South Korea and Japan. Together they examine how an industry built on scarcity and tradition now faces a demographic and cultural reckoning, with implications for miners, retailers, and investors. Specific focus on De Beers' 2025 production cuts…
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