Black Gemstones

Meaning

Black Gemstones Meaning

• Black Onyx

  - Black Onyx is the birthstone for August and the gem of the tenth wedding anniversary. Associated with the planet Saturn, the Black Onyx stone benefits people who are born under Leo zodiac signs. Black Onyx crystal balances the Root Chakra.

• Black Opal

  - Black Opal is the birthstone for October and the gem of the fourteenth wedding anniversary. Associated with the planet Venus and Mars, Black Opal benefits people who are born under the Libra zodiac sign. Black Opal balances the Root Chakra and the Crown Chakra.

• Black Pearl

  - Black Pearl is the birthstone for June and the gem of the third, twelfth, and thirtieth wedding anniversary. Associated with the planet Moon, Black Pearl benefits people who are born under Cancer zodiac signs. Black Pearl balances the Sacral Chakra, Heart Chakra, Crown Chakra, and the Third Eye Chakra.

• Black Spinel

  - Black Spinel is the birthstone for August. Associated with the planet Earth, Black Spinel benefits people who are born under Sagittarius and Aries zodiac signs. Black Spinel balances the Crown Chakra and the Root Chakra.

• Black Tourmaline

  - Black Tourmaline is the birthstone for October and the gem of the eighth wedding anniversary. Associated with the planet Earth, the Black Tourmaline crystal benefits people who are born under Capricorn zodiac signs. Black Tourmaline stone balances the Root Chakra.

• Blizzard Stone

  - Blizzard Stone is associated with the planet Earth. Blizzard Stone benefits people who are born under Capricorn zodiac signs. Blizzard Stone balances the Crown Chakra and the Root Chakra.

• Obsidian

  - Obsidian is the birthstone for December. Associated with the planet Saturn, Obsidian benefits people who are born under Scorpio and Sagittarius zodiac signs. Obsidian balances the Root Chakra and the Sacral Chakra.

• Schorl Tourmaline

  - Schorl Tourmaline is the birthstone for October and the gem of the eighth wedding anniversary. Associated with the planet Earth, Schorl Tourmaline benefits people who are born under Capricorn zodiac signs. Schorl Tourmaline balances the Root Chakra.

• Tahitian Pearl

  - Tahitian Pearl is the birthstone for June and the gem of the third, twelfth, and thirtieth wedding anniversary. Associated with the planet Moon, Tahitian Pearl benefits people who are born under Cancer zodiac signs. Black Pearl balances the Sacral Chakra, Heart Chakra, Crown Chakra, and the Third Eye Chakra.

Benefits

Black Gemstones Benefits

Stones and crystals are believed to work in powerful ways. Black gemstones are protective and grounding. The color black combines all colors of the spectrum and so, Black gemstones support cooperation and possess exceptional protective and grounding energies. Black gemstones energize the wearer and clear negative energies from the body. Some of the notable benefits of Black gemstones are listed below.

• Black Onyx

  - Black Onyx helps the wearer to prevent the draining of negative energies from the body and provides physical and mental strength. It tends to maintain emotional balance, stabilizes the mind, and enhances the self-esteem of the wearer. Click here to know more about Black Onyx.

• Black Opal

  - Black Opal, the stone of prediction gives the wearer the power to foresee the future and promotes good fortune. Black Opal has exceptional astrological and healing benefits that bring marital bliss, love, passion, enhances willpower and confidence. Click here to know more about Black Opal.

• Black Pearl

  - Black Pearl or Tahitian Pearl is a powerful black gemstone that brings prosperity, happiness, and good luck in the life of the wearer. The luxurious Black Pearls from Tahiti are linked with luxury, wealth, and success.

• Black Spinel

  - Black Spinel stimulates inspiration and innovation. It exhilarate inspiring thoughts, attracts new areas of interest, and encourages the development of new talents. Black Spinel stone helps the wearer to get rid of fear, anger, or resentment in your life.

• Black Tourmaline

  - Black Tourmaline or Schorl Tourmaline induces positive energy in the body and incorporates strong decision-making skills. It tends to create a positive aura around the wearer by balancing emotions which keep the wearer calm and composed.

• Blizzard Stone

  - Blizzard Stone is a powerful healing gemstone and is beneficial to assist the wearer in the path of ascension. It is an excellent stone for meditation and stimulates the psychic visions of the wearer.

• Obsidian

  - Obsidian or Black Obsidian is a powerful healing gemstone that reduces the feeling of stress, anxiety, depression, or any other negative feeling. It increases wealth and helps to maintain relationships. Click here to know more about Obsidian.

Quality

Black Gemstones Quality

Black gemstones from reputed origins, exhibiting superior black color, having excellent clarity, outstanding luster, and skillfully cut gemstones are considered to be of the best quality.

Origin: Black stones from reputed origins are regarded as having the finest and the best quality.

• Black Onyx deposits are found in Argentina, Australia, Brazil, India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Uruguay, USA, Botswana, Madagascar, Mexico, and Myanmar (Burma).
• Lighting Ridge, Australia is the biggest supplier of the best quality Black Opal. Another source of Black Opal includes Ethiopia. Ethiopian Black Opal is the finest quality Black Opal stone.
• Black Pearl or Tahitian Pearl is exceptionally good and is found around the islands of French Polynesia, Tahiti.
• Black Spinel deposits are found in Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Cambodia, and Thailand. The smaller deposits of Black Spinel are found in the USA, Tanzania, Tajikistan, Nigeria, Madagascar, Brazil, Nepal, Australia, and Afghanistan.
• Significant deposits of raw Black Tourmaline or Schorl Tourmaline are found in Germany, England, Italy, Russia, the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Namibia, and Afghanistan. Sri Lanka, Burma, Thailand, and Australia.
• Blizzard Stone is found in various locations in Alaska, Madagascar, and the USA.
• The exceptional specimens of Obsidian are found in Argentina, Canada, Chile, Ecuador, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Russia, and the USA.

• Color

  : The best quality Black gemstones exhibit superior black colors including deep black, charcoal black, and pure black. Some Black gemstones like Blizzard Stone exhibit dark black color with light grey or dark grey hued speckled patterns and Opals black color is extremely deep and displays vibrant color segments. Dark black colored gemstones with uniform consistency are highly valued. The finest quality Black gemstones display a bright and vividly saturated true black hue which is considered ideal and is highly precious.

• Clarity

  : The presence of eye-visible inclusions, imperfections, surface cracks, impurities, or blemishes can significantly affect the quality of Black gemstones. Black Opal stone with a brilliant display of colors and excellent patterns including ‘Harlequin’, ‘Ribbon’, ‘Flower’, etc. is an exceptional quality Black Opal. The Black gem with visible flaws decreases the quality of Black gemstone and is least valued, desired, and is sold at a much less price.

• Cut

  : A skillfully cut Black gemstone displays brighter and deep black color and outstanding luster while also keeping all the imperfections concealed and is considered quite desirable. Black gemstones can be cut and styled in different shapes such as round, oval, rectangle, pear, emerald, trilliant, marquise, baroque, etc. A clean-cut Black gemstone is desirable and often sold for a higher price.

Price

Black Gemstones Prices

Black gemstone prices range differently for each gemstone. Black gemstones prices are determined by collectively assessing quality factors such as Origin, the intensity of the Black Color, Clarity, Cut, Carat Weight, Certification, Rarity, and Treatment. Based on the above-mentioned quality combination, the price of Black gemstones is as follows:

• Black Onyx covers a range from 150 INR ($2) per carat to 250 INR ($3.34) per carat depending on its rarity and popularity.
• Black Opal price varies steeply and can range from 1000 INR ($13.35) per carat to 5000 INR ($66.73) per carat.
• Black Pearl or Tahitian Pearl remains high in demand and its prices begin from 1500 INR ($20) per carat to 2000 INR ($26.69) per carat and even more.
• Black Spinel can cost between 200 INR ($2.67) per carat to 300 INR ($4) per carat.
• Black Tourmaline and Schorl Tourmaline price ranges from 475 INR ($6.34) per carat to 525 INR ($7) per carat.
• Blizzard Stone’s price ranges from 150 INR ($2) per carat to 200 INR ($2.67) per carat.
• Obsidian covers a range from 200 INR ($2.67) per carat to 250 INR ($3.34) per carat.

Jewelry

Black Gemstone Jewelry

Black gemstones are a unique and spectacular option for jewelry that is sleek, elegant, and refined. In the past, Black gemstones were commonly associated with mourning jewelry or a goth experience, but this is not the case today. Black gemstones today are a bold and confident fashion statement. Beautifully created Black gemstone jewelry is modern, classy, and is often paired with silver metals for a modern look and gold metals for a classy vintage look. There is perhaps no piece of jewelry quite as exotic as a fine strand of Black gemstones. With a wide array of gemstone jewelry available to choose from, GemPundit’s exclusive Black gemstone jewelry includes Black Gemstone Rings, Bracelets, and Pendants.

Black Opal Bracelet

Tahitian Pearl Ring

Black Spinel Pendant

Black Onyx Ring

At GemPundit, you will find an exclusive collection of the most stunning Black gemstone jewelry. GemPundit provides customization service to our valuable customers where our team of CAD experts designs the Black gemstone jewelry including Black gemstone necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets, bands, etc. as per the needs of the customer.

Cleaning and Care

Black gemstones require normal and gentle care. Exposure to extensive heat, solvents, ultrasonic cleaning, abrasions, hairsprays, perfumes, and chemicals should be avoided. The Black gemstone can be cleaned with warm, soapy water and a soft brush or as recommended by the gem experts.

Buyer Beware

Black Gemstones Buyer Beware Guidelines

Black gemstones are rare and are desired by gem buyers and jewelers. Therefore, it becomes important to check the authenticity of Black gemstones before buying.

The price of Black gemstones does not increase based on size and weight. There are other quality combinations including origin, color, clarity, cut, shape, rarity, carat weight, certification, and treatment which determine the price of Black gemstones. A buyer needs to understand that the weight of Black gemstones in India is usually expressed in Ratti and not in Carat. A buyer must understand the difference between Ratti and Carat. (1 Ratti = 0.91 carat)

There are various enhancements or treatments used to alter and darken the color, improve the appearance and the clarity of Black gemstones. Black gemstone like Black Onyx is commonly dyed or stained to alter the color and irradiated to darken the color of Black Onyx gemstone. Black Pearl or Tahitian Pearl is often dyed to add color and bleached to create more even color or lighten whereas some specimens of Black Pearl or Tahitian Pearl are not known to be treated. Whereas, Black Spinel, Obsidian, and Schorl Tourmaline are not known to be treated or enhanced. If buyers see any enhancements or treatments on the Black gemstone, then they can ask for a genuine report from the Gemological Laboratory. The Lab certifications determine the authenticity of the Black gemstone. Customers should be able to distinguish between real and fake Gem Lab Certifications and always verify the physical characteristics of the Black gemstone from Gem Experts and Astrologers. To identify the authenticity of the Black gemstone, the customer can cross-check the report number on the Gem Lab certificate from the Gem Lab website or the company lab. If both the report numbers are alike, then it is an authentic Black gemstone certification.

We at GemPundit deal in the untreated, unheated, natural Black gemstones of the finest quality that are certified and verified by renowned gemstone laboratories.

Read our customer-friendly Buying Guide to know more about the weight of Black gemstones and what things should be kept in mind while buying Black gemstones.

A sample ITLGJ Certificate of Natural Black Opal.

A sample ITLGR Certificate of Black Onyx.

A sample JBN Certificate of Black Tahitian

A sample AGR Certificate of Obsidian.