Considering Black Diamond Engagement Rings

Black diamond engagement rings are not the most common of engagement rings. After all, the color black suffers from social stigma of being closely related to bad luck, to death, and to other undesirable forebodings. However, beyond all these superstitions, engagement rings that have black diamonds at the center of the ring or spread around the band are unique as they are beautiful.

After Carmen Electra’s black diamond solitaire ring from Rob Patterson, however, these engagement rings have grown in popularity. One reason why other people are attracted to them is because it is much edgier and unique compared to other rings. To some, it is a reflection of their personality that is not particularly traditional.

Black diamond rings don’t necessarily come in solid black stones. Instead, these rings can have diamond settings with the black diamond appearing in a variety of shades: somewhat greenish, translucent black, almost gray, or solidly black. Some ring designers set a black diamond at the center of the ring surrounded by paler diamonds in order to highlight the contrast of the opposing hues.

In addition, these engagement rings are most popularly set in titanium, platinum, or silver-plated rings, with the same purpose of highlighting the contrast of the silvery hues against the black. However, many jewelry designers also offer the option of using a gold band instead.

Among black diamonds, there are two most popular types used. The first is the Black Orloff diamond, which is sourced all the way from India. The other is the Black Star of Africa. The sources of these black diamonds only add to its uniqueness as an engagement ring centerpiece. However, like all engagement rings, ask the jewelry maker to provide you not only with the carat count of the diamond, but also proof of the diamond’s authenticity. This is particularly true for black diamonds, as some jewelry makers can use tricks to make semi-precious gems appear black diamond to the untrained eye.