A flawless natural gemstone that contains no cracks or inclusions and which has an ideal color, this is every jeweler's dream. Nature can be genuinely diverse and the diamond is a beautiful example of this since it’s found in almost all shades of the color spectrum. However natural color diamonds are a real rarity and their prices reach incredible highs, even for small stones. For this reason, modern diamond processing technologies have been developed and as a result of these, color diamonds can be purchased at an affordable price.
At our jewelry studio, we offer a wide range of jewelry with colored diamonds, also known as "treated diamonds" which excel in their intense color and high quality. Black diamonds in particular are especially important to us at KLENOTA. They go beyond the classic idea of a diamond but still captivate at first sight. Given their uniqueness and timelessness, they fit perfectly into the concept of making modern jewelry by hand.
The NOIR limited edition with a captivating black diamond
We have created a special fall limited edition NOIR bracelet that brings mysterious elegance to the world of jewelry. The intense black color and metallic luster of the black diamond make this collection captivating and unique. This minimal 14k gold jewelry pairs dainty together with sophisticated and captivates with its originality - the suspended diamond is not set into the metal which allows its full luster and round brilliant cut to be admired from all sides. The bracelet is available in three color options - white, yellow and rose gold for 387 EUR but only in limited quantities while stocks last.
What are black diamonds?
Black diamonds look like the exact opposite of the white, colorless ones. They are not see through, not full of sparkle but instead they have a typical metallic luster. How is it possible that the one mineral can look so different? Although black diamonds or “carbonado” diamonds belong to a group known as “fancy diamonds” (ie. color diamonds), classifying them as diamonds is a bit inaccurate in this case. Unlike colorless diamonds which contain only one chemical element, namely carbon, carbonados are a mixture of diamond, graphite and amorphous carbon. They acquire their intense color due to the presence of graphite.
Bold and stylish
As you can see from our own collection, their beauty stands out especially in contrasting combinations with white gold. And they take on a really luxurious look when combined with colorless diamonds. The popularity of black diamonds has been growing since the 1990s and many celebrities have fallen under the spell of their unique charms.
Engagement rings with a black diamond are also no longer an exception. The character of Carrie Bradshaw from the hit TV show Sex and the City and her engagement ring with a 5 carat black diamond certainly helped to popularize this trend. This gemstone is designed for women who are individuals, brave and not afraid to deviate from the norm. Black diamonds are very popular with millennials however they also make for an added interesting detail in men's jewelry.
Like other gemstones, black diamonds also have a famous representative. It is a gemstone with the noble name of Black Orlov which weighs 67.5 carats and whose proud owner was the Russian princess Nadia Vyegin-Orlov. It was polished into a cushion cut and found its place inside a beautiful brooch that is attached to a necklace made of platinum and diamonds.
The origin and properties of black diamonds
When choosing black diamonds, it’s important to pay attention to the amount of inclusions which they contain since these then form various little lines, hollows and cracks on the surface. Gem cutters find it very difficult to process this raw material and they know all about this.
Black diamonds do occur completely naturally and they are even less common than colorless diamonds. Deposits of black diamonds are only found in the Central African Republic and in Brazil and they are collected from alluviums.
However black diamonds can also be created from raw diamonds of lower quality by treating them with high temperatures or radiation. The principle of these methods is based on the formation of black layers of carbon. It settles in the cracks of the stone and turns the stone black. A diamond which has been modified in this way can be cut and polished the same way as a classic diamond.
