Are black diamonds more expensive than regular diamonds?

Black diamonds are less expensive than near colorless and colorless diamonds because they have so many inclusions. This is what gives them their color. Due to this not only are they cheaper, but they can be slightly weaker. Black diamonds generally are rarer than white diamonds, because there are particular conditions needed to create them,… Continue reading Are black diamonds more expensive than regular diamonds?

Black diamonds are less expensive than near colorless and colorless diamonds because they have so many inclusions. This is what gives them their color. Due to this not only are they cheaper, but they can be slightly weaker. Black diamonds generally are rarer than white diamonds, because there are particular conditions needed to create them, and therefore naturally occur less frequently.

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