Do you have an eye for unique jewelry pieces? Are you the type of person who is drawn to the unusual or perhaps unconventional? Does your jewelry collection reflect these qualities? Atypical gem stones can mean exceptional profit returns on your investments. The allure of genuine high-quality black diamonds proves that odd or different is the new pink in the jewelry industry. When you have the polished glow of a black diamond in your possession, the green can soon follow!

Black Goes with Everything

Black diamonds are usually mined from Brazil and Africa. Unlike typical diamonds, they are only found in a few areas. Besides being the perfect addition to well-rounded jewelry collections, black diamonds exude an air of luxury and display a kind of classic beauty that attracts knowledgeable jewelry enthusiasts. While it's rare to find large natural black diamonds in the public eye, it's not impossible. The Black Star of Africa and the Black Orloff are famous large examples of the captivating black diamond. With a polycrystalline structure, millions of small crystals combine to form a stunning black diamond show-stopper.

Carbonado or Not?

If you do happen to have what looks to be a black diamond in your jewelry collection, how do you know if it's high-quality or just a pretty bauble? You ask questions! Carbonado is a term used by the experts to describe black diamonds that are not gem quality. What do you have? Here are a few tips for the conscientious jewelry owner to follow down the ever illusive path to enlightenment:

• Have your stone get polished by a professional. 
• Discover if the gem has a unique carbon isotope.
• Determine if your black diamond is a Hematite (it usually has a metallic sheen, unlike a black diamond). Hematite is not a genuine diamond.
• Ask your local Phoenix jeweler for a jewelry appraisal. This can help you get all the answers you seek in one place without a research overload!

If you have a rare natural black diamond gem piece, cash is definitely in your future. While typical diamonds are very lucrative for the bottom line, the rarity of a high-quality black diamond jewelry piece can exceed even a clear diamond's potential for profit. Ralph Mueller & Associates strive to bring you the right answers for your rare pieces. Stop in today and put your black diamond jewelry to the test!