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Learn About Black Diamond
It's Carrie Bradshaw’s black diamond engagement ring in Sex and the City 2 that brought this gem into the spotlight.
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Black Diamond
- Diamond
- Black
- 10 Mohs
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Aries , Taurus
- Courage, Inner strength
- April
Round
Princess
Overview
A diamond in any hue is fascinating, but there’s something truly enigmatic about its black version. Even though it’s a stark contrast to the forever popular colorless/white diamond, the mysterious aura it exudes has made this gem immensely popular in recent times.
The enhanced version of a black diamond is more affordable than the real one. This makes it a wonderful option for those who wish to flaunt jewelry adorned with this captivating gem.
Properties
Rated 10 on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness
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01Hardness & Strength
Enhanced black diamonds are natural diamonds that have undergone color enhancement treatment. This does not change their structure, which means they score a 10 on Mohs scale of mineral hardness. Enhanced black diamonds are perfect for daily wear.
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02Treatment
The color enhancement treatments done today are safe and effective. Below are the two most common industry practices used to alter the hue of this precious stone:
- Irradiation
- High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT)
Know About Other Diamonds
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Black Diamond
“It's Carrie Bradshaw’s black diamond engagement ring in Sex and the City 2 that brought this gem into the spotlight.”
- Diamond
- Black
- 10 Mohs
- Aries , Taurus
- Courage, Inner strength
- April
Round
Princess
Know About Other Diamonds
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White Diamond
Diamonds are almost as old as the earth! It takes millions of years for these stunners to form within the earth's crust.
- Diamond
- Colorless
- 10 Mohs
- Aries , Taurus
- Strength, Abundance, Eternal love
- April
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Blue Diamond
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History is home to the most famous fancy blue diamond - the Hope Diamond.
- Diamond
- Blue
- 10 Mohs
- Aries , Taurus
- Faith, Trust
- April
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Coffee Diamond
Brown diamonds are also known as coffee, toffee and champagne diamonds. We think this gem is as tempting as the names it goes by.
- Diamond
- Brown
- 10 Mohs
- Aries , Taurus
- Order, Stability, Clarity
- April
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The 4C’s
The below-mentioned factors help determine a Enhanced Black Diamond's true value:
- color
- carat
- clarity
- cuts
01Color
- Synthetic methods are utilized to transform a colorless or yellowish diamond into a black diamond. However, in reality, it is a very dark green hue that looks just like black.
- The color of an enhanced black diamond remains standard, and it is not available in varying shades. Due to this, color intensity and saturation are irrelevant with regards to valuation.
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02Carat
- An enhanced black diamond is denser than a colorless diamond.
- A one-carat black diamond will look smaller than a one-carat white diamond. As a result, the carat size will influence the price.
- Bigger the stone, the more it will weigh, and this will simultaneously increase the cost of the gem.
03Clarity
- A high-quality enhanced black diamond typically has a clean surface and lacks visible inclusions. This is primarily because of the color enhancement treatment it is subjected to.
- These gems look completely dark and opaque as they absorb light almost completely.
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04Cuts
- In comparison to a colorless or fancy colored diamond, an enhanced black diamond is more difficult to cut.
- However, they are available in almost all popular shapes, including round, pear, heart, marquise, princess, cushion, radiant and emerald.
Quality & Grading
Based on its various properties, an enhanced black diamond can be further distinguished into the following categories of quality:
Gem Quality | Color | Clarity | Brilliance | Rareness | Shop Products |
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Better (AA) | ![]() | Opaque | Medium | Top 25% |
![]() Princess-Cut Black Diamond Stud Earrings£800 |
Good (A) | ![]() | Opaque | Low | Top 50% |
![]() Solitaire Princess-Cut Black Diamond Celtic Knot Ring£786.25 |
Care Instructions
Black diamonds are extremely durable. However, this gem needs to be cared for in the exact same way you would for any diamond.