June 18, 2011. Paul Hixon
A black diamond offers more than just what any regular diamond has to offer. Particularly in a ring, black diamonds can make it more special and unique as a gift for your special someone or even to yourself.
This article will guide you in everything you need to know about buying this unique type of ring and about black diamonds in general.
vintage-90s-style-with-snapbacks”style/a=”margin-bottom: 0cm”>Although black diamonds are quite rare, it is fast becoming a trend and it is amazing to see a lot of stars and celebrities wearing black diamond rings adding more elegance to whatever occasion they are attending. This kind of diamond jewellery is not only fashionable to women but to men as well. Having this accessory can highlight an individual’s social status and add attractiveness to his formal attire.
Black diamonds are one of the rarest diamonds on earth mainly because of its black color that makes it unique from other diamonds. It is often called carbonado from the Spanish word carbonada which means from carbon or burned. The formation of the black diamond is still open to dispute. Some experts believe that it is a result of a meteorite impact on the earth’s surface, and some believe that it was formed due to high pressure conditions in the Earth’s interior. Whatever the reason, the fusion of carbon and sulfur under intense conditions resulted to the hardness and the unique black color of the diamond.
Because black diamonds are denser than other types of diamonds, it is important for jewellery makers to set the diamond with other hard metals such as platinum, silver and white gold. Black diamonds can also be set as a centerpiece along with other diamonds to further highlight its beauty and charm in a jewellery such as a ring or pendant. A smart buyer must not only go for the appeal of the jewellery but also with the material used in making the jewellery to ensure it is durable and lasts longer.
Updated June 18, 2011. Published February 28, 2011. Paul Hixon
