A black diamond is one of those items which simply has class purely by what it is. These black colored rings are almost three times the value of normal diamonds. They are considered the most expensive of all diamonds, although the same strength and durability. They are also very rare and formed in the earth centre over 2 billion years ago and brought to surface by volcanic activity. The extreme pressure and heat that creates these diamonds and is in the middle of the creation of the process of creating normal diamonds.
Black diamond engagement rings are an extremely rare type of engagement ring. This is because of the fact that the color black is often associated with bad luck, death, undesirable forebodings and evilness. Beyond all these old wives tales, engagement rings with black diamonds at the center or spread in the ring are eye-catching as they are breath-taking.
These engagement rings have increased immensely in popularity, especially with celebrities. Another reason why these rings are so adored and sought after is because it is a much edgier and modern design statement when compared to conventional colored diamond rings. To some people, it is a true reflection of their style personality.
Black diamond rings don't necessarily have solid black stones. These rings rather have a yellow or white diamond setting with black diamond in a selection of shades crowning it. These shades can range from green, translucent black and gray to rock solid black. Some designers use black diamond setin the ring's middle surrounded by paler shade diamonds.
The two most popular black diamond types used in black diamond engagement rings are Black Orloff diamonds, sourced primary from India and the Black Star of Africa. The sources of black diamond's add even more individuality and mystique to the ring.
It is however, important ask the jewelry maker or store you purchasing the ring or diamonds from to provide you with the diamonds' carat count as well as proof of authenticity. This is particularly important for black diamonds, due to the fact that some jewelry makers have a tendency to trick people into thinking they are purchasing black diamond's while in actual fact they are making normal gems appear black.
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Paul Easton is the Marketing Director for Polished Diamonds. High Quality Diamond Rings at 1/2 retail Prices available at: => Polished Diamonds.com.au - We Blog at Diamond Rings Blog
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