Let’s start by saying this – They Do. If you are considering buying a black diamond engagement ring, no doubt you are buying it for a unique, exclusive individual. 

We can all agree that choosing a dark, stand out, powerful stone as a black diamond for your engagement ring, is bound to get lots of attention. The shine and sparkle of a black diamond in a bright setting will create a one-of-a-kind treasured piece of jewel, one that reflects your one-of-a-kind stunning love story.

If you remember Sex and The City 2, Mr. when Mr. Big finally presents Carrie with an engagement ring, (a proposal years in the making), the jewel was a black diamond engagement ring. He said “because you are not like anyone else” as he gave her a 5-carat black diamond set in a white diamond and 18K white gold ring.

Same as the diamonds we know, black diamonds are also formed by high pressure on carbon elements, under the earth’s surface, which produce a pattern over the crystal. These diamonds have the same chemical composition as other diamonds, but the graphite unique inclusions and random clustering throughout the diamond cause the dark color. Other color diamonds receive their color from geological impurities such as nitrogen, hydrogen, and boron.  Other color diamonds are found in a variety of color intensities, while the black, white, and red diamonds come only in one frosty color intensity.

There are 2 kinds of black diamonds- diamonds that develop their dark color during their formation, and diamonds that are enhanced (heated) to reach that black dark color.  Surprisingly, Black diamonds are more affordable than other white or colored diamonds, since they are less in demand, even though they are not as easily found as other color diamonds.

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It takes an original, bold bride to set up a Halloween-themed wedding, and we absolutely love the spooky inspiration this special day is bringing!

The end of October is very popular for weddings, due to the fall ambiance, and right before we go off to the long cold winter season. If you schedule your wedding day or minimony (mini-ceremony, as COVID-19 now requires) to Halloween, whether it’s by purpose or just because that’s what’s left, it doesn’t have to be all-black, witches and ghosts, but only with a few subtle spooky elements, you can add without sacrificing style or elegance.

A good way to start is to think of the decor. Halloween theme brings all kinds of goodies as venue options- like a haunted house as your location, Or just an old mansion with some added haunted touch, like candelabras, antique chandeliers, heavy drapes, and dark colors. You can go black and orange, but there are other alternative color palettes perfect for a spine-tingling decoration- fall tones as dark green, brown and burnt orange, or jewel tones like Drame velvet, midnight blue, and smoky grey.

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As for the flowers, natural branches—no leaves, or big flower arrangements with dark burgundy or blood-red roses, calla lilies, and dahlias. Dripping candles and ornaments like skulls, black lace, and some pumpkins will close that morbid deal.

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Another fun whiff can be a table with buckets full of chocolate bars, for a trick or treat bit and bite, or an all-black high wedding cake with dark and fantastic decorations.

And the ultimate dash- The bride and groom. Like the Corpse Bride look? You can be more subtle choosing lace, tulle, long sleeves, merged with dark and heavy, rich jewels, all will give that honorable vintage and styled wanted look. Black wedding dresses are trendy and it’s a great reason to wear one if you want the minimal touch. The Groom can be Halloweened with a puff tie, a burgundy velvet jacket, or standout cufflinks or pocket square. The extra brave brides can go with an all-black stunning look and makeup for the full macabre.  

You will surely be remembered as one of the most original couples, that are not afraid of showing their uniqueness by choosing a date like Halloween for their wedding and also owning it with appropriate style.

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Tradition is amazing. It gives us roots, a strong base, and solid guidelines, and also – bricks to break. 

Lately, wedding traditions take turns when married couples plan their wedding day to match THEM and not necessarily what is common or traditional.

These days we are all about self-expression, which brings up the question- how can you self express yourself in an event full of rules that don’t match up to your current lifestyle? 

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One of the traditions cast aside is the all-white wedding dress. And by cast aside we mean total abandonment!

Whether it is that you want to plan a super exceptional venue, or you just feel more comfortable wearing black than white- you can find wedding dresses not only with a touch of color, or all colorful dresses, but even- all black wedding gowns. 

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With that said-  you can’t deny the fact that choosing a wedding dress in such an unanticipated color is an easy way to show your personal sheer style and modern statement, and to make your wedding an unforgettable event. (I mean, who can forget the bride who walked down the aisle in an all-black dress?)

The black color represents elegance, sophistication, and mystery and was actually a very common choice for a wedding dress color back in the early 1800’s when brides chose black for their wedding gowns so it won’t get dirty and will be used for more occasions.

Whatever dress you choose, make sure you feel comfortable and beautiful in it. We are sure your venue will be “You” and memorable to you and the ones you love, whatever dress you will choose.

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