Friday, September 10, 2010

BLACK DIAMOND ENGAGEMENT RINGS

Black diamond engagement rings are not very common for engagement rings. It is because of the perception that the color black suffers from social stigma of being associated with bad luck, death and other undesirable omens. Whatever may be the notion but black diamond engagement rings have the eternal beauty of classic diamonds with a modern ebony hue that gives them a unique and glossy gleam.

A black gemstone may have once been considered bad luck for a bride-to-be but modern brides prefer unique engagement rings and unconventional diamond colors. Beyond all superstitions engagement rings that have black diamonds at the center or spread around the band are unique and very appealing. Black diamond jewelry is typically considered as a mystical treasure as well as a bold way to make a fashion statement. Engagement rings with black diamonds reflect the personality of the people who are not particularly traditional.

Black diamond rings are not set in solid black stones always. Instead, these rings can have diamond settings with the black diamond appearing in a variety of shades like greenish, translucent black, almost gray, or solidly black. Some ring designers set a black diamond at the center of the ring surrounded by paler diamonds in order to highlight the contrast. Also these engagement rings are most popularly set in titanium, platinum, or silver with the same purpose of highlighting the contrast of the silvery hues against the black. Many jewelry designers also offer the option of using a gold band instead.

The two most popular black diamonds are the Black Orloff which is sourced from India and the other is the Black Star from Africa. While buying black diamond engagement rings ask the jeweler to provide a proof of the diamond’s authenticity as there are chances that the jeweler may trick you with semi-precious gemstones which appear like black diamonds to the untrained eye.

Despite growing trends toward individualism and personalization, many women prefer the timeless elegance of black diamond solitaire rings. Even with the limits that a single stone puts on ring design, it is likely to create a unique and gorgeous ring. A conventional solitaire is a symbol not only of the couple’s lasting love, but of the single life and hope they share for their future. Three stone diamond engagement rings are popular for their romantic symbolism of a couple’s past, present and future together. A black diamond can be used for the central gem, both side stones, and all three diamonds.