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Black diamonds are found in just three places: Brazil, the Central African Republic and South Africa
But women are finding this diamond colour more and more appealing too
The Rarity and Price of a Black Diamond
Tip: Adding colourless diamonds to jewellery lend the piece a softer appearance
The three best known black diamonds
- Black Amsterdam Diamond: This magnificent 33.74 carat black diamond was found in 1972 in South Africa. The pear-shaped stone acquired its name in honour of the city of Amsterdam's 700th anniversary. The diamond is now set in a necklace, along with 15 colourless diamonds.
- The Black Orlov: This exceptional diamond was found in the 19th century, and is known as the Eye of Brahma. This black diamond was believed to be cursed, since some of its owners committed suicide. One owner was the Russian princess, Nadia Vygin-Orlov, whom the diamond is named after.
- Spirit of the Grisogono: The Spirit of the Grisogono is the largest black diamond ever. The name derives from the Swiss jeweller Grisogono, who was charged with cutting the diamond. The 312 carat diamond is presently set in a white gold ring with 700 small colourless diamonds.
Which precious metal best complements the black diamond?
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