The origin of the black diamond is in Brazil, but some believe it was caused by a meteor. Recently, they have started appearing in Africa as well. Wearing them has become an indication of love, power, wealth and happiness. They are not actually black diamonds, but they contain dark inclusions that give them their black color. Nowadays, they are widely used in engagement rings, earrings, and solitaires. Romans were the first to use betrothal rings or engagement rings. Therefore, choosing a ring takes skill and knowledge. Black diamond auction are held on the leading auction houses.
Black diamonds are a striking piece of jewelry. They are far less popular than their clear counterparts. If you want to turn the heads of everyone in the room, just show them a black diamond engagement ring. You'll be the center of attention in minutes!
Originating mainly in Brazil and the Central African Republic, these particular diamonds are one of the rarer colours of the world's most famous gem, but they are not actually black. They have defects in the internal structure of the stone, giving them the appearance of being black. They are usually more expensive than clear diamonds because they are rare, but are more striking and unusual, making them well worth every penny. These are sometimes set on their own in an engagement ring, but they are more commonly used as a centrepiece along with smaller clear diamonds that contrast with the black.
In today's market, it is quite common to see these stunning and unusual diamonds in men's wedding rings, since they are seen as less feminine than clear diamonds.
Many people have never seen black diamonds, so they are unaware of how beautiful they can look when set properly. It is well worth looking around the jewellery shops, or browsing some websites, in order to see examples of how they look when set into rings. You can then take that information and appreciate them more.
When setting a Gia natural diamond ring, jewelers often use platinum or titanium instead of the more traditional yellow or white gold. This is because the brighter colors of platinum and titanium contrast more with the darker colours of the diamonds, giving the piece of jewellery a more impressive appearance.
The Spirit of de Grisogono Diamond is the fifth largest black diamond in the world. It weighed 587 carats (117 grams) before it was cut, and it was 312.24 carats (62.45 grams) after it was cut. It was set into a black diamond ring with over 700 smaller white diamonds.
In 2001, the Amsterdam Diamond was sold for $352,000 (US Dollars), which is the highest price ever paid for a black diamond at an auction. It weighs 33.74 carats (around 6.75 grams), has 145 faces, and is cut to a pear shape. Its rough weight was 55.58 carats.
Aside from the difficulties in finding such large stones, most of us would never be able to afford them. However, black diamonds have become very popular in recent years, and are available in many high-street retailers at prices that many people can afford. Online jewelers have brought the price down considerably.
