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Possibly one of the rarest and consequently most valuable of diamonds is the black diamond. They are usually dark grey, dark green or black in color and are rarely found in jewelry stores. The most common and most sought after diamonds are clear or pale yellow in color and are found in most jewelry stores. Coming across an antique black diamond engagement ring can be a special occasion considering the rarity of the stone.

There are differing opinions as to the origins of black diamonds with one side claiming that they get their color from different gases infused in the crystal substrate of the diamond and others convinced they are the result of a meteor striking Africa, where all of the black diamonds have been found. While antique black diamond engagement rings can make fashion sense with many different styles, when they are worn is more important than with what they are worn.

While antique black diamond engagement rings have an air of pretentiousness, it is not all about the price. Their unusual coloring invites curiosity and questions as well as being looked upon as a rare find. Although antique black diamond engagement rings are valuable, the size of the stone is usually not large enough to stand alone in the setting.

Other Colors Used As Offsetting Feature

It is not unusual to find antique black diamond engagement rings with additional diamonds of different colors included in the setting. Typically, black diamonds are small and if placed in a large setting seem to get lost. However, by surrounding them with two or more colored diamonds, or white gems, the black diamond appears to be more pronounced.

The majority of black diamonds mined are mined by the DeBeers Mining Company, which controls over 70 percent of the world diamond trade, and their sale is strictly controlled. With so few black diamonds on the market, finding an antique black diamond engagement ring is easier than finding a new one. Some black diamonds are set into silver or titanium bands to show off their contrast.

Many antique black diamond engagement rings are made to match a set, with men mostly wearing the elegant black color while most women seem to prefer the tradition white diamonds. Fancy colored diamonds are always very valuable, this refers to diamonds that are described as having an intense color or a color that’s not included on the color grading scale, black diamonds are included in this. Basically, the more unusual the color, the higher the value of the gem.

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