Although you may be inclined to think less of black diamonds because of their common color, you don't have any judicious reason for that: they are as genuine as the much admired white diamonds. Unlike them, they are not all natural, coming basically from Brazil, but may be also enhanced, that is, radiated.
While the first owe their color to the numerous graphite inclusions, the latter owe their perfect opacity to the radiation treatment, being also of better quality due to the human intervention. As expected from the oldest and hardest gem on earth, diamonds are expensive, but nothing compares with their elegance and style.
Black may seem to many too 'serious' a color, not allowing too much variety. But that's wrong. Exactly due to its being a basic color, it allows endless combination as to jewelry making, and can suit pretty anyone, regardless of age, skin color or general physical appearance.
Black diamonds may be combined with gold or white gold and with other gem stones, white diamonds included (for an amazing contrast). A large black diamond pendant set in platinum would enhance the beauty of any neck (especially with a short hair cut) by its grandeur and simplicity: you have a good illustration of this in the movie 'The Wedding Singer', in which Drew Barrymore wears one, making her look classy and gorgeous.
Unlike white diamonds that reflect the light, looking dazzling and lavish, black diamonds look, due to their opacity, simple and elegant without being imposing. That's why they could perfectly fit corporate clothing in muted shades, such a combination appearing both smart and unobtrusive. While white diamonds are the gemstone of choice when it comes to engagement rings, it's hard to imagine a CEO wearing some with her black, blue or grey two-piece suits. But a black diamond pendant would match them perfectly.
However, its scope is not limited to business outfits. It would work as well set in a bracelet, matching your sister's short-sleeved silk blouse or in a brooch for your grandmother's scarf or in your grandfather's ring, if he wears one. Its scope is not limited to age or gender either.
Given the wide scope of black diamond jewelry, you could consider purchasing wholesale jewelry for your entire family. Despite the relatively high price, it would be wonderful that every member of your family possess at least one item, to wear it when they want or need to look classy, on such occasions as high school graduation, an invitation to the opera or (why not?) on a diamond wedding anniversary. Jack Wogan
