The 4 C’s
Black Diamond Engagement Rings
Choosing the Best Black Diamond
As we mentioned earlier, the black diamonds you purchase at a jewelry store are not original black diamonds, these have been treated with irradiation and extreme pressure to get the stone black but you will still judge your new diamond for the most part anyway the same way you will judge a white diamond, by the 4 C’s.
Since a black diamond is in fact a real diamond the same rules apply but judging the inclusions may p[rove a bit difficult because of the color. The color of a black diamond comes from small cracks in the structure of the diamond that contain sulfides and graphite. Since the natural black diamonds that are minded are extremely expensive it is only natural to accept little less quality in a man made stone.
The clarity of a black diamond is a bit different the white diamonds and refers to the stones luster and the absence of surface cracks and chips. They should have a sparkling surface just like a white diamond and the triple A rating is the best for this class of diamond.
Carat weight is the next determination in regard to judging your new stone and one fact that few are aware of is that black diamonds are heavier then white diamonds so a 2 carat black diamond will appear smaller in size then a colorless 2 carat stone, I know, that is not something you wanted to hear in an age when bigger is definitely better.
The cut is a consideration but for ease of production most black diamonds are faceted with 16 sides. They do not produce black diamonds in heart shaped, oblong or fancy shapes. Black diamond engagement rings are unique in that aspect.
When choosing a setting for your new ring consider the fact that black has a tendency to swallow light and if you don’t add any design light around the ring it will disappear into a shadow of darkness. So consider white gold settings, off setting the large black stone with some white diamonds on either side, any number of setting variations to bring light to the setting. If you have nay questions or doubts about the quality of your stone take it into a registered GIA appraiser to get their opinion on the stone and if someone try’s to sell you a naturally occurring black diamond for a rock bottom price , turn and run for the hills. They are extremely rare and they would sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars on the open market and there would be no need to sell such a stone at a discount.
Black diamond engagement rings are becoming a new trend in weddings and engagements and it’s not to late to get on the wagon for your new ring.
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