Black diamonds are a stunning variety of diamond, as with all coloured diamonds, black diamonds are extremely rare. With a lack of intense fire like its colourless cousin, the black diamond has an intense luster. The surface of the gemstone has an almost metallic shimmer to it.

Black diamonds are extremely hard and beautiful and are found predominantly in Africa, as with all diamonds black diamonds were formed in the earth several million years ago and have been pushed to the earth's surface by volcanic eruptions.

Black diamonds have become increasingly popular in recent years, although not strictly black; they contain numerous dark inclusions that give this diamond its characteristic black look. A must have for all of those diamond lovers out there. Diamond is the birthstone for April.