![]() ![]() Black diamonds are found in the Central African Republic and in Brazil they are rarer than white diamonds and therefore natural black diamonds are more valuable, though more affordable when heat treated. They occur as a type of black rock called carbonado and because their inclusions contain a high level of graphite, they have a much darker color. In their natural form black diamonds have so many inclusions and blemishes that they look completely different from the typical white, colorless diamonds we all know and love. Whilst some may argue that a black diamond is not “real” because it is commonly heat treated to bring out a more intense and even level of color, nevertheless black diamonds originally come from the earth and develop in exactly the same way over billions of years underground as do other real diamonds. Price, GIA certified per carat – $1500 -$3000+.Here is a list of our favorite black gemstones for stunning jewelry pieces: Black Diamond Some of them receive heat treatment to deepen the intensity of their color, so they are not all “natural” per se, but each has its own special characteristics and uses in different types of jewelry. ![]() Here is our top 16 list of most eye-catching black gemstones, so you can begin to appreciate the variety and unique beauty of these magnificent wonders of nature. You will find them in many top designer jewelry collections from Van Cleef & Arpels and David Yurman to Tiffany and from Leibish & Co., Blue Nile and James Allen and many more online retailers. They are beautiful and mysterious, with a special allure all of their own. Black gemstones have become increasingly popular in recent years, especially in the fashion world.
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