Black diamond engagement rings are among the very rarest types of diamond jewellery in existence, thanks in large part to the rarity of black diamonds. Black diamonds are some of the most exotic – and misunderstood – gemstones out there. If you’re interested in going the unconventional route and shopping for black diamond engagement rings, here are a few things you’ll need to know.
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Black Diamond Engagement Rings – The Basics
“White” or colorless diamonds are the standard variety of diamond, and by far the most common. That being said, diamonds that are truly colorless are extremely rare. Most have at least some coloration present, usually in the form of a yellowish tint that, in some cases, can be visible even to the naked eye.
The appearance of coloration within a diamond can also result from the presence of inclusions below the diamond’s surface. Inclusions are normally considered a type of flaw, which affects the extent to which light passes through the diamond. Again, diamonds with absolutely no inclusions are very rare and therefore more expensive than others.
Unlike yellow diamonds, black diamonds get their color from inclusions. Black diamond engagement rings are those which have so many dark-colored inclusions present that the diamond takes on a black appearance. Of course, some black diamonds are darker than others.
Black Diamond Engagement Rings – How Grading Works
Normally, clarity is one of the criteria on which diamonds are graded and evaluated. The fewer inclusions are present within the diamond, the clearer the diamond will be, and the better the diamond clarity grade is. Higher clarity grades, then, lead to higher prices.
This isn’t the case with black diamond engagement rings, as the inclusions are what give these diamonds their unique appearance. Similarly, black diamond engagement rings cannot be graded on the usual color grading scale for diamonds, since, unlike most diamonds, black diamonds are actually valued for having a greater degree of coloration.
Instead, black diamond engagement rings are graded on a special scale which takes into account both their size and coloration. Large diamonds with superior coloration are graded as AAA, while ones with less coloration may be given the AA or A designation. B-grade black diamonds are usually relatively small, but may be very dark in appearance, while C-grade black diamonds are at the low end, with faint coloration.
Black Diamond Engagement Rings – Finding The Best Value
The grading criteria and the ways in which they are applied to black diamond engagement rings can be much more inconsistent than what you normally see in the market for colorless diamonds. This means that it can be difficult to compare black diamonds solely on the basis of their grades.
The unique appearance of black diamond engagement rings means that they appeal greatly to some, and not at all to others. If you’re interested in purchasing a black diamond, the best thing to do is to compare as many as you can strictly on the basis of appearance. Black diamonds should actually generally be less expensive than diamonds of equivalent size in other colors, so if you know what to look for with regular diamonds, you should have a pretty good idea as to what constitutes a good price for a black diamond as well.
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