Black Diamonds and the Importance of a Certificate

The Difference between Heated and Natural Black Diamonds

A  beautiful  natural  black  diamond  can  be  very  rare and  hence  highly  sought after, and when you buy black diamonds there are certain things that you need to keep  in  mind.  Most  natural  black  diamonds  are  typically  found  with  many inclusions,  such  as  scratches  and  gray  spots  that  contrast  against  their  mirror-like  surface.  For  this  aesthetic  reason,  most  of  the  black  diamonds  used  in  the jewelry industry  are  heated  or  irradiated.  Previously,  graphite  treatments  were also  used,  but  this  is  no  longer  the  case.  It  might  however  be  worth  to  keep  in mind for older diamonds. 

While we are specialized in natural color diamonds, we make an exception when it  comes  to  black diamonds.  Because  of  the  aesthetical  difference  between  the two, we propose both natural black diamonds and heat-treated black diamonds, and we always try to figure out what the client is looking for in order to propose the  best option. Typically  for  someone  looking to  make  a beautiful jewel that is not necessarily intended as an investment, heat-treated black diamonds might be the better option as they are often more pleasing to the eye. On the other hand, a collector  of  natural  color  diamonds  or  someone looking  to  make  an  investment might be more interested in a natural black diamond.

Essentially if you are looking for a natural black diamond, you need to be aware of what you are buying in order to ensure that you will not be ripped off because treated black diamonds are fairly common, and they do not have a high value.