Black diamonds, shunned for so long because they were the exact opposite of their clear counterparts, have been having a moment for a while now. Because they are basically white diamonds heavily occluded by carbon (hence the black colour) they don’t command as high a price, given that clarity is one of the 4Cs when it comes to pricing and choosing a diamond.

This ring by Astley Clarke is pave set with .34 carats of black diamonds set in 14k yellow gold. It sells for USD$995.