Salt and pepper or black diamonds?

[AlaMcD]

So I know it’s kind of an off beat subject in the diamond world, but I really love the look of salt and pepper, and black diamonds.

I just think they are lovely. My first engagement ring was a beautiful round OEC F colored diamond, in a setting from BGD.

However, I became a widow after 11 years of marriage, and now that there is a possibility I could get married again… I don’t want this ring to have any similarities to my old one. So I have found myself drawn to very abstract things for this next ring.

Anyways after that long winded story, I was wondering where people would go to source these type of diamonds that are reputable? Thanks!

 

[oliverave]

I got mine from CVB Inspired Designs. Misfit Diamonds is also a relatively popular curator of odd or unusual diamonds and they have a list of jewelers who use their stones you can order from.

 

[prettypaper01]

The Northway Studio is a lovely friend of mine; she makes the most beautiful (non traditional) rings: https://www.instagram.com/thenorthwaystudio/

I think she occasionally sources stones from Misfit Diamonds

 

[oncrutchesrightnow]

Second Misfit Diamonds. You can search by the type of weird diamond you want.

 

[FL_runner]

The Northway Studio is a lovely friend of mine; she makes the most beautiful (non traditional) rings: https://www.instagram.com/thenorthwaystudio/

I think she occasionally sources stones from Misfit Diamonds

Oooooo pretty

 

[LilAlex]

I don’t want this ring to have any similarities to my old one.

Wander a little further afield. Get a sweet blue sapphire.

Kinda wish we had done that from the get-go.

 

[whitewave]

Where are the prices on misfit diamonds?

 

[YadaYadaYada]

Where are the prices on misfit diamonds?

I believe they only sell to retailers so not to the public. Pretty sure I saw that somewhere.

 

[NexivRed]

May I ask in this thread the compromises a salt and pepper diamond might bring? As the situation regarding inclusions is obviously completely opposite to clear diamonds.

Is it possible to still have some sparkle, reflection or fire with a salt and pepper?

 

[Lovesparklythings]

You have to have a look at the microfaceted black and salt and pepper rings at this shop they are beautiful. I have the black diamond one and it’s mesmerizing!
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/267149075

 

[Lovesparklythings]

You have to have a look at the microfaceted black and salt and pepper rings at this shop they are beautiful. I have the black diamond one and it’s mesmerizing!
www.etsy.com/ca/listing/267149075

Sorry link is waaaay at the bottom here it is again for ease:


www.etsy.com/ca/listing/267149075

 

[kenny]

Where are the prices on misfit diamonds?

Way way way less than fit ones.

Kudos to the OP for thinking for herself!
I really admire that when I see it, which is not often.

 

[Niel]

I would also expand your search to spinel - particularly if you are drawn to opaque black or translucent grey.
A black diamond and a black spinel will look almost identical but the price of a black spinel is so cheap.
Grey spinel accomplish that grey look without being overly included or cloudy.

Of course if it needs to be a diamond ignore me- but since you’re looking for something unique I thought I might mention it- not everybody know about that option.

 

[whitewave]

@luxuryforme i do appreciate seeing that one. But posting it with the details and all violates the TOS here since you are in the trade. Thanks.