When you are shopping for black diamond jewelry, you need to forget everything you learned about shopping for colorless diamonds. Black diamonds are real diamonds but they don't sparkle. They have an inky dark color that is essentially opaque. So the 4Cs don't really apply.

The color of black diamond is caused by graphite inclusions or, more commonly, enhancement by a safe form of irradiation and heat. Gemvara offers enhanced black diamond jewelry because enhanced black gems have better color and fewer inclusions, making them as durable as colorless diamonds.

When judging a black diamond, look for even color but remember that black diamonds that owe their color to natural inclusions can have patchy color. Because their inner landscape is turbulent, it is not unusual for black diamonds to have minor surface inclusions and polishing lines.

Black diamonds generally weigh a bit more than colorless diamonds: a one-carat black diamond will be smaller than a one-carat colorless diamond.

Because all Gemvara jewelry is made to order, we can hand-select fine-quality black diamond to perfectly suit your design. Gemvara is the world's leading source for black diamond jewelry: we sell more black diamonds than colorless ones.

What is the meaning of black diamond in the language of gems? Black diamond jewelry says you are not like anyone else. Carrie Bradshaw received a black diamond engagement ring in Sex and the City 2, accelerating the trend for black diamond engagement rings which continues today.

Black diamond jewelry is most often crafted in white gold or platinum, although black diamond in yellow or rose gold is even more unusual for those who like to forge their own path. Silver is also an option if budget is a concern.

Although black diamond is a very hard gem, black diamond rings shouldn't be worn when working with your hands or exercising vigorously as inclusions can make your gem more vulnerable to damage from blows. Clean black diamond jewelry with mild dish soap: use a soft brush behind the gems where dust can collect.

Gemvara's fine quality black diamond jewelry is designed to be passed down for generations to come, crafted by hand in the United States.

With a little care, your fine jewelry will keep its good looks forever. The best way to clean your jewelry is by soaking it in a bowl of warm water with a few drops of ordinary dish detergent. If needed, use a soft brush where dust and soap can collect. Then just rinse and pat dry with a soft cloth.

You won't have to clean your jewelry as often if you put it on after applying hairspray, perfume, and cosmetics. Be sure to remove your jewelry before strenuous activities like sports. Keep jewelry away from chlorine and other household chemicals. Always make sure it is dry and clean by wiping with a cloth before putting it away.

To protect the beauty of your jewelry, don't keep it in a tangle in a jewelry box. Remember, gems can scratch metal or each other. When you travel, make sure your jewelry pieces don't rub against each other in your bag. Store each piece separately or wrap each one in tissue paper or a soft cloth.

We want you to love your Gemvara jewelry, so we offer a 30-day no-questions-asked return policy. If you aren't satisfied with your unique Gemvara jewelry creation for any reason, you can send it back in its original unworn condition for a full refund. Just leave the tag on until you are sure you want to keep it. If you love it but it doesn't fit, no problem: we offer one free resizing.

We stand behind our exceptional American-made quality with a one-year warranty on the craftsmanship of our jewelry. Because the earth is precious too, we make our jewelry from conflict-free gems and recycled precious metals.

We're so convinced that you will love the Gemvara experience, we make it even easier by offering free shipping too. (We're all about making more happy customers. Also have we told you how nice you look today?)

If you have any questions at all about our unique jewelry customization process, our products, or an order you've placed, give us a call at 1-800-436-8803, click to chat, or email us at customer-care@gemvara.com. You'll see for yourself why our customers rave about our personal service.