Are black diamond engagement rings popular?
It certainly is! Black diamonds are one of the most popular coloured diamond colours and have a unique,
mysterious beauty. Because of their rich depth, black diamonds have been particularly popular in recent years among
engagement and wedding rings. In addition to their unique style, black diamonds have many other distinctive characteristics.
Are black diamonds real?
Yes! Black diamonds are real black diamonds. Black diamonds are made of carbon, like
and colourless diamonds, which contain mineral inclusions that turn them black. The most common black
diamonds have graphite inclusions.
Black diamonds are fancy coloured diamonds, the same category as pink, blue and
yellow diamonds. When diamonds form naturally in the earth over millions of years, they are sometimes exposed to
elements or minerals that change their colour. For example, when a forming diamond is exposed to boron, it
turns blue. A diamond can turn black when it contains many black mineral inclusions such as
graphite, pyrite or haematite
Black diamonds are visually very unique among diamonds - and not just because of their colour. White diamonds and
Other brilliantly coloured diamonds are transparent, giving them sparkle and fire. But black diamonds
are usually completely opaque. These black stones, instead of being dead, have a charming, lustrous sheen.
Four black diamonds 4C
Since black diamonds have such exceptional characteristics, they cannot be classified under 4C
(cut, colour, clarity and carat) in the same way that colourless diamonds can be. Black diamonds
can be cut off and their weight is counted in carats. However, black diamonds cannot receive the standard
colour or cut class. Black diamonds cannot be graded on the colour scale for colourless diamonds because
they are far beyond it and cannot be judged on a scale of colourless diamond clarity.Thus, black diamonds
are graded according to the GIA colour grading system for coloured diamonds.
Famous black diamonds
Perhaps the most famous black diamond is The Black Orlov, a 67.5 carat black diamond that, as
is believed to be cursed. According to legend, the Black Orlov (also called the Eye of Brahma) was
cursed when a monk stole a diamond from a statue of the Hindu god Brahma in the early 19th century
Pondicherry. Some other famous black diamonds include The Sergio, a huge 3,167-carat black
a carbonaceous diamond believed to have come from outer space on a meteorite, and Black Amsterdam
Diamond, a 33.74 carat black diamond, famous for its pear-shaped cut. .
WHAT DOES THE BLACK DIAMOND SYMBOLISE?
The black diamond symbolizes eternal, flawless, mystery, power, strength, authority and unchanging
love / infinite love. This makes them perfect for black diamond jewellery. Black Diamonds
associated with action, energy, passion and grief.
