‘Carbonado’ is another term for black diamonds; they are believed to be formed in supernova explosions. Apart from industrial purposes, black diamonds were considered by jewelers as worthless until recently; you should know this before you learn how to buy a black diamond. These days, black diamonds are being used to make engagement rings fashionably unique and are combined with LBD (little black dress) to make men’s rings. Still, others consider these kinds of diamonds as oddly eccentric.
•First, in order to buy the right black diamond, you need to explore as as many options as possible; try the net to check the best deals because they always vary
•Black diamond is a fancy colored stone; therefore the 4Cs of a diamond cannot be applied to this type of stones.
•GIA provides a color grading system that is exclusive for colored diamonds. One of these is the same as the usual diamond grading reports, it is called the GIA colored Diamond Grading Report; and the other one is the color-only report which gives the grade and nature of the diamond, this is called the GIA Colored Diamond Identification and Origin report. These reports are important when you buy black diamonds.
•Check if the stone has undergone treatment; sometimes poor quality black diamonds are treated to enhance the appearance. For best results in detecting diamonds treated with high radiation, fiber-optic light is place on the diamond. On the opposite side of the stone where it has been enhanced or treated, a darkish green comes out.
•To ensure that you do not get duped always have your black diamond appraised by an independent appraiser.
•Small carats are available with most vendors because most black diamonds are used in a pave setting, although large solitaire sizes are difficult to find. Therefore you need considerable time to shop for a black diamond.
•Many inclusions are normally found in naturally black diamonds and they are more brittle than clear diamonds. You cannot find naturally black diamonds with very little inclusions; this is what gives color to the stones according to GIA.
•Due to the rarity of black diamonds, most people buy them from local vendors because they do not have any mental reference to find out what the black diamond is like. Buying online is the best alternative for you because local vendors have limited stocks of black stones.
•Because of the brittle nature of black diamonds, cutting them is difficult and risky. Therefore you spend more money to buy a natural black diamond with a good cut.
In summary, the best thing to do when buying black diamonds is to know the mechanics of the stone appraisal and grading certificates that come with the stones.
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