When it comes to jewelry - diamonds will always be a girls best friends! We tend to automatically think of the classic white/colorless diamond, however colored diamonds are equally best friend worthy, and black diamonds are the hottest of all the colored gem options!
If you've been doing your diamond research, you're likely familiar with the term "inclusions" - the clarity and color of a diamond happen during the formation stage, the inclusions are the gas and compounds that remain within the lattice. Depending on the type of compound, the color of the stone will vary. Black diamonds are extremely rare, which makes the most expensive type of diamond. There are some gemologists and stores that will take a stone of lesser quality and treat it to give a deeper more rich black color.
Where to shop:
Reputable online jewelry retailers such as Ice.com, UltraDiamond.com and Amazon.com all carry the black gemstone. I like shopping online because you will typically find better deals, however you should always exercise caution. Read the fine print, specifically about the origin of the stone. They should note whether the stone is natural, natural heat treated, or synthetic man made. Due to the low overhead of online retailers, they can afford to charge less, so don't be automatically turned off due to a low price, but still use common sense.
What to buy:
The most popular black diamond jewelry are stud earrings, pendants, single stone rings, and multi-stone rings with other gemstones.
The stone is best paired with a sterling silver or platinum band or necklace chain. The deep black and silver tones are perfect attention getting contrasts. If you plan to get a multi-stone item, the other stone should be bright or equally "brilliant" in its contrast. For example, a black center stone with ruby side stones. Or perhaps a black pendant accented with white diamonds. Or my favorite, the black diamond with a beautiful pink gold band or pink side stones! The possibilities are endless and as unique as the recipient!
Perfect for men!:
Of all the gemstones - this is perhaps the most man-friendly. The color black is chic enough for a woman, yet sleek and masculine enough for a man. Your guy will love receiving a diamond - yet feel comfortable enough wearing the piece of jewelry every day. It's ideal for a wedding band, rings, cuff links and bracelets.
No comments:
Post a Comment