This month Bloomberg reported that De Beers cut its prices to bring them much closer to the market rate, abandoning its premium position.
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De Beers, one of the largest companies in the diamond mining sector, has been battered by the ascendance of cheaper lab-grown gems.
The diamond industry is undergoing a major shake-up. But can just how far can the bottom fall for the industry?