Although they are a more porous kind, owing to the fact that they are made up of many tiny crystals that give them their dark hue, black diamonds are scarce and therefore very valuable. Black diamonds are notoriously hard and difficult to polish.They are only found in two sites, in the Central African Republic and in Brazil.
Several theories have been made as to how they were formed, but only one remains accepted today: that they come from outer space. Black diamonds, otherwise known as carbonado diamonds, are deposited in these mentioned sites by meteorites.Beliefs Revolving Around the StoneOnce, a black diamond resembling the head of a serpent was dedicated to a Hindu god, a god whom they believed to be the god of death. The serpent shape and the color black suited the consternation that death brings.In Italy, back in the medieval age, the black gem was regarded as the stone of reconciliation and was used to be an agent for reconciliation between a couple who has had a disagreement. It is supposed to help them meet eye to eye once more.World's Named Black DiamondsSome of these black gems are highly valued for their size and their symbolic value. They are a rare commodity being found only in two diamond mining places; and because they literally need a meteorite to shuttle them here, they are quite expensive although not as expensive as pink diamonds.Probably a 1-carat pink diamond pendant would easily cost a million dollars. But black diamonds are another interesting gem to add to your collection. Only a few known black diamonds stirs the amazement of enthusiasts today. Here are a few:
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