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« on: July 17, 2007, 08:48:50 PM »
Hi my first post on here and wanted to know some more info, prices and ppl's opinions etc on Black diamonds.

I will make an inductory post once i have received my order from DBL Wink
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« Reply #1 on: July 17, 2007, 09:00:43 PM »
Welcome Pip!

Black Diamonds: Most are irradiated to get the color- although there are natural "black Diamonds"

I'd say they are more of a collectors item.
They look almost like a faceted black onyx.
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« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2007, 09:26:09 PM »
Welcome Pip!  I agree with David's response on black diamonds.  I personally enjoy wearing them with outfits that I would previously have purchased black rhinestone jewelry, for example.  I have a black diamond circle pendant and matching earrings and I like wearing them with dressy black outfits.  They do look like faceted black onyx or black crystals, but I think sparkle more.  They're so affordable, they really can be purchased and worn as fashion accessories.  I enjoy mine.  Mine are irradiated.
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« Reply #3 on: July 17, 2007, 09:41:33 PM »
They seem to be the in thing for men at the moment.
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« Reply #4 on: July 17, 2007, 10:58:13 PM »
I would wear them for earrings - in fact for my prom a few years ago, I wore fake black diamonds in earrings and on a bracelet- they looked very nice, and I think they really are the most affordable of diamonds, because some don't consider them beautiful. I think if used for the right jewelery, and done right, they can be beautiful!
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« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2007, 12:10:14 AM »
Don't natural blacks tend to be rather porous?  I didn't know one could get black by irradiation - are they opaque?


I like the look, personally.  Ditto for black spinel, which is nearly as cheap as dirt.
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« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2007, 02:20:43 PM »
I like black diamonds when they are mixed with white.  But I would like to know if the irradiated ones are dangerous to wear.  I have some natural blackish diamonds in a ring that is from the 1700´s  and they are not the lovely intense black that you see these days but unusual looking.
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« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2007, 08:02:00 PM »
Quote from: joia on July 18, 2007, 02:20:43 PM
I like black diamonds when they are mixed with white.  But I would like to know if the irradiated ones are dangerous to wear.  I have some natural blackish diamonds in a ring that is from the 1700´s  and they are not the lovely intense black that you see these days but unusual looking.
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As the wife of a nuclear engineer who has to hear a lot about this stuff, I have to say that things which are irradiated get a much harder time than they deserve.  As long as you get a stone from the proper channels, it should be perfectly safe.  The same goes for food, blood, or anything else which is irradiated.  Here's the wikipedia article:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irradiation

Note:  I'm not saying I would by an irradiated diamond by any means, just that they aren't dangerous. 

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« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2007, 08:09:57 PM »
I think David had one one time that he compared with charcoal. It wasn't faceted, it was just a chunk.
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« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2007, 08:14:00 PM »
I have some black diamonds and mine are irradiated! I really like them! I like black anything! I have alot of onyx too! Are you thinking about getting some or do you already own some? Why do you ask?
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« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2007, 08:18:37 PM »
i know for a fact that the diamonds in my band that are "champagne" are color treated aka irradiated, it doesnt really bother me since its a fashion ring...
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« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2007, 08:31:50 PM »
Quote from: BigRed on July 18, 2007, 08:14:00 PM
I have some black diamonds and mine are irradiated! I really like them! I like black anything! I have alot of onyx too! Are you thinking about getting some or do you already own some? Why do you ask?

Hi i recently bought a .33ct round cut single black diamond and noticed quite a bit of relection from the light and was quite pleasantly surprised. I think the size (4mm) is just about right for me (small ears lol) although i was thinking perhaps a bit larger?
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« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2007, 08:35:37 PM »
Pip would love to see it! I don't know anything nor have I seen these in real life, but hey if it's a Diamond? I like!!
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« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2007, 05:50:19 AM »
Thanks for your answer Annie, that is good to know.  All part of our diamond education.
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« Reply #14 on: July 21, 2007, 11:53:09 PM »
I love to wear black and white together, it's about my fav color combo for clothes.  I have looked at some black and white diamond jewelry, and think it looks great.  I would probably only buy one as an occasional fashion ring though.
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« Reply #15 on: July 22, 2007, 05:52:14 AM »
Madora I love black and white together too, I wear it a lot.  It is very flattering too.  What colour hair have you got?  Just curiosity,  black and white can look wonderful with most colouring I find. 
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« Reply #16 on: July 22, 2007, 12:56:28 PM »
Maybe those of you who have some black diamonds could post some pics?  Evil
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« Reply #17 on: July 22, 2007, 06:01:55 PM »
Quote from: joia on July 22, 2007, 05:52:14 AM
Madora I love black and white together too, I wear it a lot.  It is very flattering too.  What colour hair have you got?  Just curiosity,  black and white can look wonderful with most colouring I find. 
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Hi Joia!  My hair is short, and very dark...almost black.  I have a very fair complexion, with blue eyes.  I like the flattering look of wearing black, a slimming look, and I need that!  lol
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« Reply #18 on: July 23, 2007, 10:49:12 AM »
Hi Madora, it seems that black is very flattering for different complexions, hence the "little black dress" for all occasions.  My father had black hair, blue/green eyes and a white complexion - poor me I took after Mum and got freckles.....
If anyone answers and says they like freckles I´ll   violent1
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« Reply #19 on: July 23, 2007, 10:50:34 AM »
i love my *edited for content*!
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« Reply #20 on: July 23, 2007, 11:11:44 AM »
I love freckles! I am covered head to toe in them!
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« Reply #21 on: July 23, 2007, 11:25:13 AM »
OK BigRed you asked for it   violent1
I bet they look good on you though.
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« Reply #22 on: July 23, 2007, 03:51:08 PM »
Quote from: joia on July 23, 2007, 10:49:12 AM
Hi Madora, it seems that black is very flattering for different complexions, hence the "little black dress" for all occasions.  My father had black hair, blue/green eyes and a white complexion - poor me I took after Mum and got freckles.....
If anyone answers and says they like freckles I´ll   violent1
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« Reply #23 on: July 23, 2007, 04:25:38 PM »
No way.
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« Reply #24 on: July 23, 2007, 05:30:48 PM »
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