Black diamonds are distinguished by their unique composition, differentiating themselves by the mysterious dark tone, a coloration obtained by including iron oxide in the stones.; forming through different types of carbon. This diamond ranges from dark black to a range of light smoky grays; likewise, it has a very hard consistency; the darkest reflect a chocolate color, and the intense blacks resemble jets; showing little shine.
A black diamond does not have the same quality of brilliance as colorless diamonds.; however, the mysterious reflection emanated by it characterizes it as an incomparable stone, despite the fact that it is porous, with a more difficult cut than common diamonds. White and different colored diamonds are extracted from volcanic rocks; instead, black diamonds are found in alluvial deposits in Brazil and Central Africa.
In the 18th century, the Portuguese cataloged black diamonds with the name of carbonados, thinking that they were stones with low value. The most perfect pieces are used in jewelry for the manufacture of jewels and inlays in the ornamentation of exquisite jewels.
There is a controversy regarding the origin of black diamonds that, despite the years, gains strength; This argues that they were not born under the mantle of the earth like other diamonds, but that they came from outer space, formed in a super nova. This is based on the formation of common diamonds, which began to settle more than 3 billion years ago in the depths of the planet; while black diamonds were born 100 million years ago.
Also, most geologists do not give a categorical explanation as to why these strange garments are found so far apart from the provenance of other diamonds. It is an unknown, which adds attractiveness and places them with greater value since the end of the nineties, when they innovated the jewelry market, imposing an impressive trend.
Since then, they can be seen in countless models, adorning the creations of great and famous designers, at a more affordable price than traditional diamonds. Likewise, to respond to so much demand, these enigmatic stones are carved in a special way, with intensive treatments; this with the purpose of improving its appearance. On the “YouTube” channel “Gatinhitoluz”, they will tell you about the originality of the black diamond.
A famous black diamond is the «Korloff Noir», which in the past belonged to a millionaire family of Russian origin., currently owned by the famous Parisian jeweler “Daniel Paillasseur”. On the other hand, the «Black Star of Africa» is a splendid black diamond of extraordinary proportions and perfections; which unfortunately was stolen in 1971, while it was being exhibited in a gallery in the city of Tokyo.
The black color in diamonds provides a halo of mystery that you will love. Wearing a splendid jewel, with this enigmatic gem, is a symbol of luxury, elegance and category; delicately highlighting your particular taste.