Black is the ultimate dark colour that conveys elegance. This colour synonymous with Onyx and jet, as we have all heard of jet black, this is perfect to describe the gemstone it is taken from.

Black is also the colour of rebellion, which could be true in the gem world as there are so few gems that are naturally black, these could be deemed as natures rebellions. Only a handful of gems are truly black, onyx, jet and haematite. Not forgetting tektite, a meteorite that fell to earth and melted with earth rock to create this stunning black gem type.

Black diamond is also a popular gem of this colour not strictly black however due to the natural dark inclusions this stunning diamond has an appearance of a black raven feather with it’s shimmering black luster.