Little Black Dress Meets Little Black Gem

It’s been more than 80 years since Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel, the pioneering French fashion designer, popularised the little black dress, which has since become a wardrobe essential for women in all corners of the globe. The LBD, as it is often called, exists in many variants, and can be worn on almost any occasion that calls for style and elegance.

Like the LBD, the little black gem – otherwise known as the LBG − is also classic, yet versatile. The varied LBG collection consists of diamonds, pearls, opals, onyx, and other unique stones, ranging from the most affordable to the most precious gems available.

Black Diamonds: The Crown Jewel of LBG
Today, the black diamond represents the ultimate LBG (Little Black Gem).

According to the Gemmological Institute of America (GIA), black diamonds get their colour from the presence of numerous inclusions, often consisting of graphite. Due to the dense concentrations of these dark inclusions, sometimes lining the stone’s cleavages and fractures, black diamonds are generally opaque and difficult to cut. Some notable black diamonds are the Black Star of Africa at 202.00cts and the Black Orfloff, at 67.50cts. Coloured diamonds that span the entire rainbow are becoming increasingly popular in today’s fashion world.

Rivoli Jewellers has a range of black diamond set jewellery now in store.

Source: http://gia4cs.gia.edu/cm/about-gia/press-black-gem.htm