Black Diamonds: What To Know Before Shop These Gems

Every diamond has its own color and intensity that influencing it to be a colorless or fancy-colored gem. In diamond the fancy colors versatility makes them precious and glorious. For example, in diamonds the versatility of shades range counted from white to fancy dark pink or blue. But the only diamond with no hue intensity known as a "Black Diamond." It is one of the famous members of the colored diamond family. In these diamonds, the many inclusions exists what makes them completely "Black."

Black diamonds are known as "Carbonados," the toughest form of the natural diamond. The Carbonados is a unique and unusual polycrystalline structure that turns white gemstones into blacks. The formation of these gems is totally natural that has occurred in the Earth's crust from 1.6 to 3.8 billion years ago. So why can't they are counted as the rarest and most valuable gems ever?

Mined black diamonds are cheaper than pink, blue, or yellow-colored diamonds. Because of the inclusions existence in the crystal lattic structure theirs price always remains low. But, the precious and rare gem in black shade cost is counted in the thousands of dollars.

Just a few diamond connoisseurs and jewelry enthusiast demands black diamonds, and it's not popular as a white or blue gem. As a result, the less demand for features, the lower price. Meanwhile, the treated black diamond is a good option ahead of the natural one. These gems have identical chemical, optical, and crystal structures. Their symmetrical balances also remain as same.

So, in this article, we will see what black diamonds are and how they are made on Earth. Also, we look into the history of these opaque surfaced gems and the most famous jewelry made with black diamonds. These diamonds are mostly used in engagement rings and solitaire gold pendants.

Here all the details are described related to the black diamonds. Before shopping for black gems in natural or lab-grown diamonds, read this article first. If you're an expert diamond connoisseur or don't know about black diamonds, we will educate you here. Thus, make yourself educated with us.

What Are Black Diamonds?

Black diamonds contain the element "Carbonados," the unique type of diamond that aparts these stones from traditional colorless and fancy colored gemstones. Due to the opaque surface and symmetrical structure, mystery and elegance exude from these rare colored stones.

The Graphite inclusions influence the diamond crystal to transform into a black color. As a result, the sparkle reflection of this stone is more faint than a typical white-colored diamond. Due to the no variation in the fancy colors such as light to fancy intense or dark hues, the black diamond only has one color "Black."

The color grading of the black diamonds is different from the fancy colored grading scales, where it ranges from faint to fancy darker ones. But the black diamonds feature only one color grade, a “Fancy Black,” neither faint nor fancy dark, as simple as that. Thus, still having only a single color range, these diamonds are part of the fancy-colored diamonds family.

The luster effect in black diamonds apart them from typical white-colored stones. The shining edge of these diamonds indicates they have a different light reflection ability and provide an elegant appearance to the eyes. Due to the inclusions in the symmetrical balance, the sparkle does not easily come out from the black stone, but jewelry enthusiasts still pick these opaque colored gems.

The diamond shape selection for fancy black diamond is important because the different symmetrical structure affects the stone's sparkle. For example, a cushion cut black diamond offer more intense light than a princess, and a round cut. While a black emerald cut diamond is the best option than a cropped cornered radiant.

How Black Diamonds Are Formed In Earth?

The formation of black diamonds is not identical to the white-colored natural diamonds. The natural white and other fancy-colored diamonds are made from intense heat and pressure with carbon crystal. But the black diamond origin is different from that. Scientists believe that black-colored stones originated from the meteorites that crashed on the earth billions of years ago.

When these meteorites landed on the Earth, they had a carbon cluster, the most essential feature for diamond formation. So, these meteorites collided to earth's atmoshphere with more heat, speed, and temperature. The carbon atoms started to form a crystal structure in black color. In this process, the graphite element inclusions turned stone into a black diamond.

While talking about finding the most precious natural black diamond, it’s scarce to grab from the earth’s crust. Also, these colored gemstones are founded in 3 to 4 worldwide locations like Central America, Brazil, and the Central African Republic.

In contrast, white and other fancy-colored natural diamonds (Except Black) are primarily found in every part of the world. That’s why black diamonds are undoubtedly placed on the rare gemstones list.

The History of Black Diamonds

The history of black diamonds has been surrounded by many beliefs, myths, and symbolism. History says that “In ancient times, these colored stones were used to gain supernatural powers to take control over the evil spirits. Due to its intense opaque surfaces, the black-colored diamonds referred to strength, courage, energy, and for good fortune in life.

In Indian Culture, black diamonds were worn on pendants and rings because they counted as a victory and success sign. Many warriors and kings were founded with black diamond jewelry on the battlefield. In addition, this colored gemstone, known as the creativity and imagination sign, helps to walk on the success path more confidently.

As a result, in ancient times, couples exchanged black diamond promise rings to imagine a better future love life. Meanwhile, the promise rings refer to the loyalty, commitment, and supportive nature between two individuals. Wearing black gems in rings or jewelry features many benefits to the recipient and offerer, too.

Recently, black diamonds are started to gain popularity due to their opaque surface and captivating luster effects than other fancy-colored diamonds. Many Hollywood Celebrities are worn black diamond rings that signify an elegance and sophisticated appearance.

Aside from celebrities now, fashion-forward couples prefer a square princess cut or modern radiant cut black gems for engagement rings to make a bold statement to their spouse. In the black diamonds there are plenty of choices exists in elongated, square, and brilliant cut diamonds in best clarity, carat, and cut grades.

Famous Black Diamonds and Jewelry

The black diamond has surpassed many thousands of centuries on the earth and has been interestingly chosen in beautiful jewelry pieces throughout history. In the list of the most famous black diamonds, three opaque surfaced stones exist as: 1. The Black Orlov diamond, 2. Black Amsterdam Diamond, and 3. Spirit of Grisogono: The Black Gem. These diamonds have their own identity, specialty and appearance that makes them different from other black diamonds.

1. The Black Orlov Diamond: The Eye Of Sacred God BRAHMA, Godfather of Hinduism

The most famous black diamond is the "Black Orlov Diamond," known as the Eye of the Sacred God of Brahma. As per Hindu Literature, the God Brahma is the Creator of the Universe due to their superpower and kindness. The Black Orlov diamond had a 195-carat rough weight, while after its recut process, it only weighed 67.50 carats. Due to skilled and expert craftsmanship, the stone formed in the octagonal cushion shape with swallowed crown anatomy.

This black diamond was founded in the early part of the 19th century in India. This diamond is stolen from the Statue of God Brahma’s Idol in India's Puducherry (Now it's Union Territory Of India).

According to Legend, a Holy Monk stole the Black Orlov diamond from the temple, and from then, this stone had carried many unimagined and strange incidents with itself.

In 1932, the diamond merchant of this 67.50-carat weighted black cushion cut diamond, J.W. Paris, committed suicide by jumping from a New York skyscraper. The merchant wanted to offer this black diamond to America, but he died unnaturally.

After his death, the diamond reached to the two Russian Princesses named Nadia Vygin-Orlov. They both died from the jumped the high rise building after gained this black diamond. After their death, this diamond is recognized as the Orlov diamond.

2. Black Amsterdam Diamond: The Pear-shaped Diamond

In 1972, in South Africa mine, a 55.85 rough carat weighted opaque surface gem was found, and after diamond polishing, it was made in the 33.74 carats with pear-shaped. This fancy black pear-shaped diamond has a symmetrical cutting process from expert diamond crafters. The diamond polishers named this colored gemstone "Black Amsterdam Diamond," where it was originally cut.

Amsterdam city is known as the city of diamonds, and this beautiful stone came out from there. Now, this 33.74-carat fancy black pear diamond is placed in the center of the halo pendant with 15 brilliant round cut white colored diamonds.

3. Spirit of The Grisogono: The 312.24-carat weighted Black Diamond

This elegant stone has a 312.24-carat weight, the largest fancy black diamond with a flat table surfaced round shape. This diamond is the fifth-numbered largest stone in the world. When this black valuable gem was found in Central Africa, it had a 587 rough-carat weight that looked massive and unimagined.

The Swiss Jeweler, "Grisogono," cut and polished this black diamond using the Coster process and made a round cut diamond with 312.24 carats. This stunning fancy black diamond has Mogul Cut style that has flat table surface and beautiful luster reflection from the pavilion anatomy.

This diamond is placed in the white gold statement ring that is truly luxurious and it's a now porperty of Damac Group Of Dubai. In this ring, the Grisogono diamond is set on the structure and the ring's band is fill with 702 small-sized white-colored diamonds in 36.69-carat weights.

The Fashionista Trend For Fancy Black Diamonds

Due to their opaque surface and shining luster black diamonds are consistently increased in demand. Many designers and jewelers still craft this black beauty in engagement rings, bracelets, pendants, and earrings. The fashion industry is blessed with fancy black diamonds because of their captivating appearance, different from other colored and colorless gemstones.

Also, the black diamonds have mostly appeared on the red-carpets and awards ceremonies where celebrities shower their glorious appearance with beautiful jewelry. While you can find black diamond jewelry at affordable costs online in e-commerce stores and offer it to love partners as a sign of modern endearment.

You can opt for a treated black diamond ring, anniversary pendant, or Valentine’s Day bracelet gift with a yellow or rose gold metal to your spouse. Simultaneously, the stud and hoop earrings style suits the least 1.50-carat weighted black diamonds and 1-carat colorless stones that offer an exquisite combined appearance.

The Rarity and Value of Black Diamonds

Natural black diamonds are rare in their originality because these colored gems are founded in probably 3 to 4 places worldwide. Their scarcity fills more value to the overall structure and offers such a beautiful opaque surface. There are many few collectors and connoisseurs of the fancy black diamonds that originated from mines.

The cost of black diamonds depends on size, carat weights, cut, and clarity grades. The large-carat weighted and ideal clarity grade black diamond has more price than a small-carat. Also, the cut type influences the overall cost of the diamond because it enhances its brilliance and beauty.

The cheap cost for black diamonds can be found in the treated lab-grown diamonds because they’re not mined, so the overhead and direct expenses are reduced. The ultimate benefit is grabbing a lower price with treated black diamonds. But the quality remains excellent that you expect from that stone.

Here is the price distribution chart for natural and man-made black diamonds.

Keep in mind to buy black-colored diamonds from ethically sourced and reputable jewelers that offers an unbiased evaluation by offering the certifications. Recently, many counterfeits and unethically made simple crystals have been made as black diamonds. So, ensure that you purchased the black gemstone with the GIA or IGI certification, whether it’s a natural or lab-grown diamond.

Natural V/s. Treated/Man-Made Black Diamonds: The Choice

When you desire to offer a power, integrity, and commitment to your spouse and love relationship with black diamonds, there are two choices: 1. Natural Fancy Black Diamonds, and 2. Treated Fancy Black Gems. The appearance of the natural and treated black diamonds is similar, but the cost could be different.

So, if you prioritize quality over cost, a natural diamond is the best choice. In contrast, you want the same quality as natural ones but want to spend less money then treated or man-made diamonds await you. Man-made diamonds are known as lab-grown diamonds and are identical selections rather than other synthetic stones like moissanite and cubic zirconia.

The treated fancy black diamonds are made from a white-colored stone using irradiation or heat that influences the crystal structure to provide a black shade. Due to intense heat and irradiation, the black hue starts to spread to all counterparts of the stones. These diamonds are a cheaper and more affordable option than a natural diamond.

The durability of natural and treated fancy black diamonds are on the same level, 10/10, because they have an identical crystal form, Carbon. So, if you’re concerned about the treated black diamond’s quality, then understand these diamonds have 100% durability. Without any doubts, you can select them for pendants, vintage-inspired necklaces, or maybe for a commitment ring. Ensure that you’re purchasing the diamonds from a trustworthy and reputable jeweler.

Black Diamond Engagement Rings

To make a bold statement towards your spouse, the black diamond engagement ring is an exquisite choice because of its opaque surface and beautiful luster effect. You can select a traditional solitaire ring style or to modern and vintage-inspired style with fancy black diamonds. These dark gemstone ring will deliver your eternal love message to your love partner without any disclosement to the third person.

You can pick a sleek design to minimalist channel set style for a black diamond ring and, with customization, add the personal touch that makes it distinctive. The engraving option you should take and write special some romantic message.

The diamond shape or cut choices available from traditional elongated shape like as emerald, pear, radiant or oval. While for a square shape diamond, the options are the princess, and the cushion cut, looks adorable in a ring.

After the black diamond shape selection, it’s time to choose a perfect metal tone according to the ring style. There is a choice to pick yellow gold, rose gold, or white gold for the engagement ring. While platinum metal is an excellent selection, it’s hypoallergenic to offer a most comfortable wearing experience.

For example, if you opted for a 4-carat treated black diamond three-stone ring with the half-moon cut, you have to pay $1440. You can get 18KT yellow gold that is the perfect choice. While there is an option to select rose or white gold in this engagement ring. For a 2-carat black diamond engagement ring, the price could be half, such as $700 to $850.

In a black diamond halo ring, you can opt for a white colored radiant or cushion cut accent stone with 1.50-CTW in platinum metal, for which you probably have to pay around $1500 to $3000. It depending on the size, carat and clarity that you selected. The cost could be differ, want to know more contact us.

The fancy black diamonds can be fixed with white or other colored diamonds in a halo or accent style ring, considering the color, clarity, carat, and cut. The 4cs of diamonds influence the cost of black diamond rings. If you insist on taking a high-clarity graded diamond such as IF, FL, or VVS, you have to pay more.

Black Diamond Bracelet: The Passionate Choice Of Love

The black diamond bracelet usually refers to the passionate choice of love. It has been gifted as a marriage anniversary, birthday, or Valentine’s Day jewelry. The tennis bracelet is an excellent selection with black gemstones that offers an effulgent appearance and charming look to the wearer.

Ensure that the black diamonds are ethically sourced which is part of ethical jewelry, whether treated or natural. Ethical jewelry is made by following all the norms and regulations to keep a minimal environmental footprint impact and better working conditions for workers.

Also, with the black diamond tennis bracelet, you can opt for white, slightly yellow, or champagne-colored diamonds that offer combined sparkle reflections. The clarity grade should be the least VS, and with the 11-CTW, the bracelet looks elegant as a sign of emotional attachment.

A 4.50 inches lab-grown diamond tennis bracelet costs $2635 in a 10KT solid gold where you can get 5.85 to 11.70-CTW weighted fancy black and white colored round diamonds. Also, VS clarity graded diamonds used that have few inclusions on the anatomies.

Keep in mind the appearance and cost of the bracelet depends on the size. For example, a 4.00 inches lab diamond bracelet costs $2700, and for 8.00 inches necklace, you have to pay $4690. Consider the best size in length for the bracelet when going shopping. Also, ensure the diamonds are correctly placed in the gold's prong settings and basket structure.

While searching for the best gift for your mother or mother-in-law, you can gift this beautiful black diamond bracelet within 9.00 inches in length with a yellow or rose gold addition. Also, the bracelet is a daily ornament that offers elegant appearance to all age women. So, you can opt for the pear or cushion cut black stone tennis bracelet for every woman in your life who supports you—for example, your Mother, Sister, Wife, Grand Mother, Aunt, and Mother-in-law.

Black Diamond Wedding Rings: The Elegant Selection To Express Romance

Usually, romance refers to pink diamonds, but fancy black diamonds are not far from them. The black diamond defines unity, integrity, strength, and accomplishment between two individuals.

Thus, strengthen your love relationship by offering a black diamond wedding eternity ring in 18KT white gold. The connection of white gold and black diamonds offers a romantic message to the bride and expresses emotions without saying a single word.

Pay attention to quality when opted a beautiful wedding ring in black diamonds. The quality defines the center diamond's and accent stone's clarity, cut, and size. Select at least VVS clarity-graded white colored diamonds within 1.50 CTW; prefer 1.30-CTW in round or princess cut for black stones.

The 1.05-CTW black diamond eternity ring costs $472 in 10KT solid gold. While you can opt for 2-carat black diamonds for a wedding ring, the price could be reach to $1000 to $1300 in 14KT yellow gold. Make sure you select the perfect prong settings in the ring from the shared surface, tab, button, roun, claw, and petite claw.

Where to Buy Black Diamond Jewelry?

There are two options to shop a captivating and beautiful black diamond jewelry: 1. Offline store visits and 2. Online store consideration. If you wish for a more compatible quality and affordable cost to shop fancy black diamond jewelry, then an online store, it’s the best choice rather than an offline store visiting.

But make sure your selected online store has the credibility of its products and services in the form of testimonials and customer reviews.

Also, compare their pre and after-sales services that give a feeling of a secure and authenticated purchase transaction. Compared to offline stores and boutiques, in online stores, you can find the most glorious black diamond jewelry, including rings, necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. That allowing you to find the perfect piece to suit your style and budget.

When buying black diamond jewelry, it's essential to do your research and ensure that the store you choose has a good reputation and offers genuine, ethically sourced black diamonds. Worldwide, black crystals are sold as the name of the black diamonds as counterfeit goods.

Thus, ensure to purchase fancy black diamonds and jewelry with the certification of GIA and IGI. In treated and natural diamonds, internationally recognized certifications exist. Make sure your stone is one of the certified diamonds.

Ouros Jewels offer certified black lab-grown diamonds and jewelry to buyers. The quality of our black-colored diamond jewelry remains high, as we promised to you. So, don’t worry about the quality that you get from us. We are delighted to announce we’re offering two kinds of certificates: 1. Ouros Jewels Branded (free of cost), and 2. GIA or IGI (might be chargeable).

How To Care Your Black Diamond Jewelry?

The caring of black diamond jewelry is essential to maintain longevity and original quality as newly purchased. Due to the opaque surface, the black gems scratches aren’t appearing easily, but they still need proper care and maintenance to sustain their luster and diamond symmetry.

To clean your black diamond jewelry, use only a soft and clean cloth to whip the dirt and rag of the unrequired substances gently. Avoid harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners, as they can damage the diamond jewelry precious metals and setting. It's also advisable to remove your jewelry when engaging in activities that expose it to chemicals or harsh substances, such as swimming or cleaning.

Storing black diamond jewelry is equally important as cleaning part of the ornament. It's best to store black diamond jewelry individually in a soft pouch or jewelry box to prevent them from scratching or rubbing against other jewelry. Make sure not to placed the jewelry in direct contact with direct sunlight and extreme temperature because it’s harmful to the durability and color grade of the stone.

Following these simple care tips ensures that your black diamond jewelry remains beautiful and radiant for years. But, before you clean the black diamond jewelry, visiting a professional cleaning service provider is recommended.

The cleaning service provider is a connoisseur of the diamond jewelry attributes and helping to maintain stone's originality. If you first time clean the diamond jewelry without any precautions, you might make a mistake that results in the diamond’s quality degradation and severely affects the metal tones. Prevent your jewelry from losing it's naturality by visiting the professional cleaning service provider, it might be not much cost to you.

Conclusion

As we conclude our journey into the mysterious and enchanting world of black diamonds, we hope you have been mesmerized by the allure and beauty of these extraordinary gemstones. From their unique formation deep within the Earth's crust to their captivating symbolism and rising popularity in the fashion industry, they always standsout in a queue of other stones.

Also, black diamonds have proven to be a favorite among jewelry enthusiasts worldwide because of the opaque surface that carries a mystery and vintage appearance. That's why they're selected it for engagement rings, bracelets, wedding rings and pendants.

Whether you're drawn to the dark elegance of a black diamond engagement ring or the striking contrast of black and white diamond jewelry, make sure they are real and ethically made or sourced. Their rarity and value make them highly sought after, while their durability and beauty ensure they will be cherished for generations.

Fancy black diamonds are available from treated or lab-grown diamonds with identical appearance and quality as natural ones. The cost of treated black diamonds are cheap, the grading quality still remains high. The most important fact is that black-treated diamonds are certified by the IGI and GIA institution, where you can find the proper evalutation of the stone’s color, clarity, carat, cut, dimensions, and sizes.

So, if you're ready to make a bold statement and embrace the allure of black diamonds, venture into the world of black diamond jewelry and let these extraordinary gems captivate your mind imagination. Want to make your customized jewelry with elegant black lab-grown diamonds? Contact us or visit our customized page for better information.