Black Diamond Engagement Rings
Black Diamond Engagement Rings have become an increasingly popular choice! From cast-asides to starring roles, black diamonds have taken quite a journey. Originally given little or no acknowledgment and regarded as a highly inferior gem, these metallic beauties have definitely found their place in the precious stone and jewelry market.
Is a Black Diamond a ‘Colored’ Diamond?
Famous Black Diamonds
Amsterdam is home to a staggering 33,74-carat black diamond (The Black Amsterdam Diamond) which has its roots firmly placed in South Africa, found in 1972. It owes its name to the city where it got cut. Currently in pendant form accompanied by 15 white diamonds.
Another famous Black diamond is named “Spirit of Grisogono” and is the worlds largest cut black diamond to date, it also happens to be the fifth-largest diamond in the world. It was cut by renowned Swiss jeweler: “Grisogono”. It is currently set in a white gold ring complimented by 702 white diamonds. The ring is rumored to have been sold to an anonymous buyer for an undisclosed amount.
Black Orlov or eye of Brahma originates from India in the early 19th century. Its back story is almost as captivating as its beauty. Its said that a Hindu monk stole the 195 Carat beauty from the Brahma Statues head. The monk was said to have been murdered, & the stone was rumored to be cursed, with a number of owners of the stone meeting their demise and anyone who comes into contact with this black diamond could expect the same bad luck. The Black Orlov was eventually recut in order to break the spell, bringing a happier ending to this incredible diamond.