The Glamour of Black Diamond Wedding Rings
Black diamonds sound like a contradiction in terms because when some think of diamonds the colorless stone with its faceted sparkle is what comes to mind.
But these days it is the black diamond that is catching the gaze of the some couples would something outside the ordinary. Black diamond jewelry, including black diamond wedding rings, is seeing a spike in popularity. This is in no small part due to the fact that celebrities have embraced this gemstone.
Black diamond wedding rings are the perfect fit for those seeking a glamour quotient and that element of edgy appeal in their wedding jewelry.
Black diamonds, also called Carbonado, is found in Central Africa and Brazil with Brazil being the major exporter. It is interesting to note that the Portuguese called in Carbonado because the color of black diamonds reminded them of charcoal.
The color of black diamonds tends to vary between gray and black in nature and it is the rarest of diamonds. What was once dismissed as an imperfect or impure gem is today a highly valued gemstone.
It is interesting to note that these diamonds have so far not been found in the same geographic terrain where traditional diamond mining has been done down the ages. So there is much speculation about the origins of black diamonds and there are quite a few interesting theories.
One of the most fascinating research theses on this matter, by a team in the Florida International University, is that the trace elements of nitrogen and hydrogen in black diamonds suggest interstellar origins.
The team hypothesizes that black diamonds were created during a supernova explosion that took place over 2 million years ago. The contention is that black diamonds are solid carbon rich cosmic dust formed in outer space that then landed on earth as meteorites.
While there is much skepticism about this theory, it is exciting to think that black diamond wedding rings offer the option of literally wearing a twinkling star on your finger or of having a direct link to the vastness of the Universe around us.
The rising demand for black diamond wedding rings and other jewelry has also prompted the creation of man-made black diamonds where colorless diamonds are irradiated to create the look of a uniformly black diamond. This allows people to know that they are wearing a high-quality stone and to also obtain stones with the drama of pure black.
While choosing black diamond wedding rings it may be reassuring for couples to note that in ancient Italy black diamonds were seen as representing reconciliation.
Touching a black diamond was seen as a way of ensuring that misunderstandings are worked out and quarrels are ended. Given that in any long relationship there are likely to be periods of challenge, it will definitely come in handy to have the talisman of black diamond wedding rings.
Black diamond wedding rings have been seen as a good choice for men for a while now, but celebrities like Carmen Electra and Fergie have worn black diamond rings popularizing them as a choice for women also.
While choosing or designing black diamond wedding rings it is good to remember that they stand out dramatically when used with contrasting stones such as white diamonds and also look great against white metals such as platinum, titanium and white gold.
Whether the dark stones are used as the focal point of the ring or as an accent, black diamond wedding rings are a unique and beautiful choice.