The ultimate in luxury, black diamonds are among the most mysterious, coveted and fragile gemstones in the world.

These elusive gems are found exclusively in western hemisphere, and although their origins remain unknown, research suggests that these rare stones may have formed in supernova explosions millennia’s ago before crashing to Earth—making them truly out of this world.

Even before humans understood the likely extraterrestrial origins of the black diamond, they were surrounded by intrigue and myth. In the mid 18th century, the Portuguese dubbed the stones "carbonados diamonds."

Black diamonds are incredibly difficult to cut and fracture easily, requiring expert jewelers to protect their integrity and coax out their intense beauty. Each of A Z A T U R E's signature black diamond pieces are crafted from jewels acquired through special contracts with mines that produce only superior examples of these delicate gems. All A Z A T U R E black diamonds are finished with expertise, quality, and sophistication.

To own a black diamond is to own an otherworldly treasure, a piece of history with links to centuries of myth and ritual. These rare gems, which humans are only beginning to trace to their origins deep within the universe, are treasures that are both timeless--as well as distinctly modern--luxuries.