Diamonds are made up of pure carbon atoms that exist deep in the ground, exposed to intense heat and pressure over billions of years. Diamonds were first discovered and mined in India over 2,400 years ago. Over time, diamonds were found in many other areas around the world, including many in Africa. In today’s trade, Africa, Russia, Australia, and Canada produce the most diamonds.

A quick, fun fact: The first diamond deposits were brought to the surface of the earth approximately 2.5 billion years ago. The most recent deposits are roughly 50 million years old. Your diamond is a truly unique piece of history

Seriously? If you have no idea what they are, I’m not sure what you had been reading on our website so far. Now, pay attention in class! One of the first things you should learn about diamonds is information regarding the four main characteristics. These are cut, color, clarity and carat.

Out of these four, color and clarity denote the material quality of the stone, carat represents the weight of the stone (1 carat = 200 milligrams) and cut represents the only human factor coming into play. The quality of the work that the cutter has put into the given stone determines the luster and beauty of the stone.

As a first step, cleaving or sawing is often used to separate the original rough into smaller, more workable pieces that will each eventually become an individual polished gem. Next, bruting grinds away the edges, providing the outline shape (for example, heart, oval or round) for the gem. Faceting is then done in two steps: during blocking, the table, culet, bezel and pavilion main facets are cut; afterward, the star, upper girdle and lower girdle facets are added.

Once the fully faceted diamond has been inspected and improved, it is boiled in hydrochloric and sulfuric acids to remove dust and oil. The diamond is then considered a finished, polished gem.

There is no physical difference between a diamond that is certified and one that is not. A certificate does not change the nature of a diamond in any way. The difference between a certified and an uncertified diamond is that, with the certified diamond, you have tangible, legal assurances as to the particular nature and quality of the diamond you are purchasing.

A certified diamond comes with a diamond grading report guaranteed by an accredited gem lab. This report assures the customer that the diamond is independently recognized as possessing all the qualities specified by that report.

On the other hand, an uncertified diamond has is not accompanied by a diamond grading report, and therefore its stated quality is based only on the word of the seller.

An uncertified diamond is not necessarily a bad diamond; certainly, it can be as beautiful as its certified counterpart.

Yes and no. It is safe if the diamond jeweler uses insured carriers (e.g., FedEx and UPS) to ship its packages and all shipments are insured for the full value of their contents.

Before buying a diamond online, find out what the store’s policy is in case of lost shipments. A professional diamond jeweler should have no objection to providing either a replacement or a refund.

RRP Diamond views the protection of the environment as both a moral obligation and as a business imperative. We are committed to obtaining precious metals and gemstones in ways that are socially and environmentally responsible. We are proud of our accomplishments and want to keep you informed about our continuing challenges and progress. To learn more about RRP Diamond efforts to protect the environment.

RRP Diamond is committed to sourcing our materials in an ethical and sustainable manner. The company has a long history of environmentally and socially responsible practices, and we believe that sourcing our precious materials responsibly is of the utmost importance.

R.Rajesh Exports has a zero tolerance policy towards conflict diamonds. We have taken vigorous steps to assure that conflict diamonds do not enter our inventory. R.Rajesh Exports buys diamonds directly from the mine, where possible, and always from countries that are participants in the Kimberley Process.

Buy only diamonds that are graded by Any Diamond Lab. Check the laser inscription of the diamond to make sure it tallies with the information on the grading report. You should also loupe the diamond and match inclusions with the clarity plot shown in the certificate.

It depends on your preference and your finger shape. Please consider all shapes to see which best suits your style. Fancy shapes (All shapes other than round) tend to look larger than rounds, yet round brilliants hide inclusions and yellow tints the best.

The price of diamonds does fluctuate slightly due to many reasons, such as:

• USD to NZD exchange rate fluctuation, as diamonds are bought and sold in USD, the prices are subject to the days rate.
• Fluctuating demand as it is a world market.
• Fluctuating supply as it is a natural gem, there is only a limited amount that is mined each year.

With most reputable laboratories, the following grades are considered eye clean, IF, VVS-1, VVS-2, VS-1 and VS-2. Some of the SI-1 and SI-2 clarity grades are also eye clean.

For the past decades, diamond prices have been steadily increasing and historically, hold their value. Although, whether investing in diamond is good or not depends on if you are investing in the diamond itself or in what a diamond represents.

Even though diamonds are the hardest element discovered, they can still be damaged from abuse. Also another common way of chipping diamonds are when one diamond hits another. Therefore, you should be careful when wearing expensive jewellery, particularly when doing labor intensive work, and should take care when storing multiple jewelry items together.

Anything that cuts grease will help remove the build-up of oil and dirt from a diamond. Commercially prepared jewelry cleaner is perfectly suited for this purpose as is a simple dishwashing detergent and a bit of ammonia. You can of course also ask your jeweler periodically to clean your diamond jewelry. He will on the same occasion verify the setting to make sure your diamond remains in place.

All of our diamonds are certified by international graders, therefore you can be guaranteed of the quality, grade and specification of our diamond

Yes, we are located in Surat, Gujarat and happy to meet by appointment. To schedule a meeting please contact us at [email protected]

There are black diamonds, and there are Natural Fancy Black Diamonds. Though both types are real, the black color in the first group is not natural. It is the result of heating treatments. Natural Fancy Black Diamonds, on the other hand, are found in the rough with the same black color they display when they are bought. Needless to say, the real appeal and value in black diamonds are in their unique and rare color, which is only the case if they are found this way.

 

Natural black diamonds are quite affordable, but obviously it depends on the size sought after. Heated black diamonds are less expensive and the demand is quite low as most prefer the real thing. In general, the prices run from around $300 per carat. Fancy Black Diamonds will cost anywhere from $3,000 to $5,000 per carat.

Black diamonds are opaque diamonds with a black color that come in only one color-intensity: Fancy Black, unlike the characteristic of color in other color diamonds. Only two other diamond colors come in just the Fancy intensity, and these are White and Red diamonds. Fancy White diamonds are also similar in that they are opaque, although Red diamonds do not share this characteristic. Other color diamonds are found in a variety of color intensities ranging from Faint to Fancy Deep/Dark. Unlike other color diamonds that receive their color from geological impurities such as nitrogen, hydrogen, and boron, black diamonds owe their color to the inclusion of graphite and random clustering throughout the diamond. Over the years, black diamonds have grown greatly in terms of popularity due to celebrities who have been seen sporting black diamond jewelry.

Since black diamonds are so rare, some diamantaires began artificially enhancing low quality colorless diamonds by burning them in the rough state until they receive the opaque black color. This brings down the price compared to a natural black diamond drastically, but is entirely artificial and will not be graded by the GIA.

Black diamonds are found in very few locations. These locations include Brazil and Central Africa.

If you truly want a special black diamond, then it is highly advised to look only for a natural Fancy Black Diamond. These beauties received their mesmerizing color from Mother Nature. Compared to many other colored diamonds, or colorless diamonds, Fancy Black Diamonds are rather inexpensive. RRP Diamond. holds a large selection of Fancy Black Diamonds.

Of course, one of the most famous black diamonds is the fictional engagement rings that Mr. Big gives Carrie Bradshaw in the wildly popular tv show Sex and the City. When he presents her with the black diamond halo ring, he tells her that he has given it to her because she is ‘not like anyone else’. In the real world, fashion icon Carmen Electra received a black diamond engagement ring from rocker Rob Patterson, and black diamond earrings have been spotted on the likes of Katherine Heigl, Angelina Jolie, Cate Blanchett, Evan Rachel Wood, Jennifer Lawrence, Lauren Conrad, and Sarah Jessica Parker, to name a few.

The most famous black diamond of all time is the Black Orlov, a 67.50 carat, cushion-cut diamond brooch surrounded by 108 white diamonds and suspended from a 124-diamond necklace. Legend has it that the Black Orlov, also known as the “Eye of Brahma” was an uncut black stone of 195 carats, pried out of the eye of the statute of the sacred Hindu God Brahma, from a temple in Southern India. It takes much from the story surrounding the legendary Hope diamond. Other famous black diamond include the Gruosi diamond, the Table of Islam, the Korloff Noir, the Black Star of Africa, and the Spirit of de Grisogono diamond.

• The old Moghul-cut, 312.24 carat, black Spirit of de Grisogono diamond is the largest black diamond in the world. It was mined in the Central African Republic but further details of the diamond are not known.
• The heart-shaped, 115.34 carat black Gruosi diamond was discovered in India in 1998 and was cut by the world-renowned black diamond cutting specialist, de Grisogono.
• The Table of Islam is a Fancy Black square emerald cut diamond weighing in at an impressive 160.18 carats. Little more is known about this diamond.
• The Black Star of Africa is an impressive 202 carat Fancy Black diamond. This black diamond was seen for the last time in Tokyo in 1971.
• The 88 carat Korloff Noir diamond is now located with the Korloff jewelers in France and is reputed to bring good luck to the owner.

Black diamonds and colorless diamonds are almost exactly the same except for the fact that the black color is produced by the inclusion of graphite in the crystalline structure during the diamond’s formation, before the kimberlite deposits reached the Earth’s surface. Therefore, the only difference between them is that black diamonds have the graphite inclusion and colorless diamonds do not. They are both formed by high pressure on the element of carbon under the Earth’s surface, that produces a repeating geometric pattern in the crystal lattice. Black diamonds are completely real diamonds and almost exactly the same as colorless diamonds except for the color.

Generally, pink, red, and blue diamonds are considered the prime diamond colors for investment. An investment diamond is one that will rise considerably in value over time as their supply deteriorates and demand continues to rise. A black diamond would only be considered an investment item if it was considerably large or had a distinctive feature or factor that would make it in high demand in the market. Consult with our diamond investment department at [email protected] for further advice.

Care for your black diamond the exact same way that you would care for any diamond. The best way to clean a diamond is with a professional jeweler, who will power steam a piece of jewelry to remove all of the dirt and grime. However, if you are cleaning your diamond at home, the best way to clean it would be with a gentle brush like a toothbrush, and a gentle soap like dishwashing liquid. Carefully brush the piece of jewelry with the soap and rinse under warm water. Dry with a polishing cloth for best results.

Natural fancy black diamonds are indeed more rare than common colorless diamonds. There are 2 kinds of black diamonds in the marketplace, diamonds that because black naturally during their formation and diamonds that are enhanced (burned) to display a black color. While they are by no means the rarest occurring color in nature, they are one of the most valued for their artistic beauty and dark allure, and are often incorporated into Men’s jewelry as a masculine touch.

Black diamonds look wonderful on jewelry, and have been seen as the glowing centerpiece of jewelry for both men and women, from cufflinks to engagement rings, wedding bands, bracelets and necklaces. Like all diamonds, you are most likely to see, appreciate, and enjoy your diamonds when they are set in a piece of jewelry for you to enjoy, and there is absolutely no risk to the health of your diamond if you wear it and use it. For this reason, many people let themselves fall in love with a specific diamond and set it into a piece of jewelry so that they can fully enjoy their purchase to the greatest extent possible. Whether it is to celebrate a special occasion or something that you bought just because, a diamond is a beautiful gesture of eternity, heritage, and love and we encourage you to enjoy it forever.

You most certainly can wear a black diamond as your engagement ring! The concept of colorless diamond engagement rings was popularized by the De Beers diamond corporation in the 1940s. However, before this and in the decades since them, many brides chose from a variety of center stones for their engagement ring, including gemstones and, color diamonds, and center stones with color. What has always been the case is that a bride chooses the engagement ring that best suits her personal style and taste, no matter what that style choice may be. The important thing to remember is that you should love your ring, since you will be wearing it every single day for the rest of your life, and potentially passing it down to future generations as a treasured memeory and keepsake. Since it is yours to commemorate you love, choose the ring that you want the most, regardless of the advice you may receive or what is common.

Yes, we are located in Surat, Gujarat and happy to meet by appointment. To schedule a meeting please contact us at [email protected]