Some gemstones simply stand out from the crowd, just like the women who wear them. This includes black diamonds. They are beautiful, original, bold, and a little bit shrouded in mystery. Black diamond jewelry is versatile in terms of fashions, yet it has a touch of rebellion and freedom to it.
A different kind of diamond
Black diamonds belong to the group of colored or fancy diamonds, although in this case, the designation is a bit inaccurate. This is because they have a different chemical composition that defines these gemstones in terms of mineralogy. In addition to carbon, which is the only building block of colorless diamonds, these diamonds also contain graphite and it is this which is responsible for their unique black color.
The extraordinary beauty of black diamonds
Black diamonds differ from other diamonds in many ways. In fact, they lack almost all the qualities that are so appreciated in colorless white diamonds. Yet they have their own distinctive charms. First of all, they are completely opaque and do not sparkle. But there is something else that makes them interesting. They have a characteristic metallic luster which creates a striking contrast to their deep black color. This makes them eye-catching and no less attractive than white or colored fancy diamonds.
However uniformly colored black diamonds are very rarely found in nature. That’s why the stones which are mainly set into jewelry nowadays are ones whose appearance has been enhanced by heat treatment because this ensures opacity and unique luster. Black diamonds are also commonly full of inclusions and small imperfections that can be seen as tiny surface irregularities when viewed closely or under a magnifying glass. This quality is however inherent in them and helps to round out their natural origins and uniqueness.
Against the grain
Black diamonds have had to work their way into the limelight. Despite the fact that black diamonds are in high demand today, this was not the case until the 20th century. Many celebrities and socialites have succumbed to their charms and the demand for them continues to grow. Black diamonds currently enjoy great popularity with jewelers who especially like to combine them with white gold and white diamonds. This combination highlights and accentuates their uniqueness and gives an overall luxurious look to the jewelry. The Czech KLENOTA Jewelry Studio has also included them in its collection of timeless jewelry, choosing to work with them mainly in minimalist styles.
What is the symbolism of black diamonds?
Despite all the differences between colorless and black diamonds, their symbolism is to a large extent similar. They are believed to promote purity, fidelity and love. Since diamonds are the hardest mineral in the world, they are the perfect symbol of eternity as well as eternal love. With black diamonds, passion and power are also added to these values, perfectly capturing their depth.
An unconventional diamond engagement
These characteristics have among other things contributed to the fact that black diamonds have become one of the most extravagant stone options for engagement rings. And then of course, there’s also Carrie, the leading character of the popular TV series Sex and the City, who was proposed to with a stunning 5-carat black diamond ring by Mr. Big. It was a perfect match for the kind of person Carrie is – successful, carefree and someone who loves fashion and new trends. Many women around the world who identified with Carrie began to long for a similar ring.
