Diamonds are one of the most
traditional engagement ring stones. The precious gemstones themselves
have attracted many celebrity admirers and jewelry collectors, and
inspired such quotations as Mae West’s, “I never worry about
diets. The only carrots that interest me are the number of carats in
a diamond.”While popular advertisements might only show one color
of diamond – clear, transparent and of perfect clarity – they
come in many other colors as well, including pink, brown, blue,
yellow, and black. Yes, black diamond engagement rings are available
on the market, and they are more beautiful than you’d think.
Black Diamond Basics
Black diamonds are formed in largely
the same manner as regular ones – carbon materials left in high
pressure locations for thousands of years are pressed and squeezed
until the clear, or colored, gemstones are formed. However, the
difference lies in the materials that make up the diamonds. Black
diamonds contain tiny bits of graphite. That’s what produces the
dark colors. (Although “black diamonds” are commonly black in
color, the term can refer to those that are light gray and dark gray
as well.) Despite the slight difference in chemical makeup, black
diamonds have many of the same properties as their clear
counterparts, for example, they are just as hard on the Moh’s
scale.
The Four C’s
The four C’s of diamond shopping are:
color, clarity, cut and carats. The color of the diamond usually
refers to how clear it is – with standard diamonds, obviously you
want one that is as translucent as possible. However, with a black
diamond, that issue is moot, since the stone in the ring that you’re
choosing should be as dark as possible. In fact, the darker the
stone, the more unique and precious it is. The clarity, which
involves any inclusions or impurities in the stone, is viewed a bit
differently here as well, since the stone is dark in color, making
these things hard to spot. Obviously the cut of the black diamond and
the number of carats are the most important, since you want a stone
that looks nice and is of a decent size. Since black diamond
engagement rings are rare, this is of particular importance – the
stone needs to stand out in more ways than one.
Why Choose a Black Diamond Engagement
Ring?
If you’re looking for something that
will stand out – and help your bride-to-be be fashion forward
(colored diamonds are all the rage) then you want to look for a black
diamond engagement ring. They are much more unique than standard
diamond rings, while still conveying the same “diamonds are love”
message. Plus, just like clear diamonds, black goes with everything,
making it easier to match her outfit with the ring. She’ll have
plenty of chances to show off her engagement ring!
Offering your love a black diamondengagement ring will show her that you think she is special and
worthy of something more precious than a standard diamond ring. A
diamond certainly is forever, even if the gemstone is dark in color
instead of light.
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