Diamonds are created by very high heat and pressure.
Black diamonds are quickly becoming a mainstream gemstone.
Black diamonds are also called Carbonado. A name coined by Portuguese because of the diamonds resemblance to porous charcoal.
The natural colour of a black diamond ranges from black to dark greys.
Black diamonds are the rarest among all diamonds.
Black diamonds originated on earth 3.5 billion years ago – that’s a mighty long time!
In ancient Italy, black diamonds were thought to represent reconciliation. They believed by touching a black diamond misunderstandings and quarrels can be patched up.
Famous black diamonds include - the Pear Shaped Amsterdam Diamond weighing in at 55.85 carats.
