Why Do People Love Black Diamonds?

In ‘Sex and The City 2’, Mr. Big finally proposes to Carrie Bradshaw with a unique ring. He uses the words, ‘because you’re not like anyone else’. We can’t help but agree! The ring in question? A gorgeous 5-carat black diamond, framed with small white diamonds in a halo, set in 18k white gold.

Over the last few years, celebrities have embraced the black diamond trend. Blake Lively was spotted wearing black diamond earrings and a neckpiece, while Selena Gomez flaunted a huge black diamond ring. Gwyneth Paltrow wore a stunning black diamond bracelet at the Emmy’s, while Taylor Swift has been sporting them in her music videos. Other singers like Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, and Rihanna have channeled a Rockstar vibe with black diamond statement pieces at events. So, what makes this attractive stone so special?

Which Are Some Famous Black Diamonds?

In February 2022, a popular brand made headlines for selling ‘Enigma’, a fancy black diamond weighing 555.55 carats (fancy number as well!) with 55 facets. Its antecedents are shrouded in mystery, but it was considered the largest fancy black diamond in the world and the largest cut diamond in the world as of 2006 (as per the Guinness World Record book). When procured in the 1900s, the ‘Enigma’ weighed over 800 carats in its raw form. It took three years to produce a masterpiece with technical skill and precision, weighing precisely 555.55 carats and having 55 facets — the diamond sold for GBP 3,161,000.

The most infamous of all black diamonds, though, is the Eye of Brahma. A 195-carat black diamond, it was purportedly discovered in India in the 1800s, where it served as an eye of the Hindu God Brahma in a temple and was stolen. Three of the stone’s subsequent owners — a diamond dealer and two Russian noblewomen — jumped to their death, giving rise to the theory that the stone was cursed. The diamond was later broken into three parts in an attempt to break the curse. A 67.50-carat diamond, once part of this diamond, is now called the Black Orlov. It is set in a brooch attached to a diamond necklace and is now on display at the London Museum of Natural History.

Why Do People Love Black Diamonds?

Black diamonds have gorgeous looks — like everything black, black diamonds, too, look exceptionally stunning and attractive. And it is difficult to resist their mesmerizing appeal. People love them for their beauty, versatility, and futuristic, non-conformist appeal. But apart from the looks, black diamonds also bear a meaningful symbolism. They are believed to absorb evil energies and negativities and form a protective aura around a person. They can assimilate all destructive thoughts and life patterns with a strong core. It is believed that wearing a black diamond grounds a person and balances their root chakra.

Conclusion

No doubt you are in love with the mystical and unusual composition of these shining black gemstones, just the way we are! They are undoubtedly out-of-this-world, in the truest sense of the term! To choose from a range of black diamond rings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, earrings, and more, visit Gabriel & Co.