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The Unique Black Diamonds
By Woro Swasti
Black diamonds are called Carbonado by Brazillian. Carbonado means carbonized or burnt. The appearance of black diamonds are dark, but they are not truly black. Black diamonds contain a lot of dark inclusions that make them seem dark to the eyes.
Black diamonds are not the same as other diamonds. These diamonds are very rare, they only found in Brazil and Central African Republic. While conventional diamonds are mined in other places around the world, black diamonds are never discovered in those conventional mining fields.
It is believed that black diamonds came from outer space. Scientist said that black diamonds formed in a supernova explosion. Black diamonds inside meteorites then came to the earth billions of years ago. Since the origin of black diamonds is from interstellar space, it makes sense that they are extremely rare.
Common diamonds have brilliance appearance and they are sparkling bright to the eyes. Black diamonds don’t have that sparkling, but still people attracted on these stunning jewelry. Black diamond jewelry become more popular recently.
Many people are searching black diamond rings. It is because of their rarity, black diamonds are unique jewelry. After all, the age of black diamonds perhaps as old as the earth itself. This makes black diamonds very special jewelry.
The largest black diamond in the world is The Spirit of de Grisogono Diamond. This stone has 312 carat weight.
Because black diamonds are so rare, no wonder that the price are expensive. It is worthed for what you get, the unique black diamond. However, you have to be sure about the quality of the black diamond stone.
Please also check out my other guide on White Gold Diamond Ring
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