14k Black Diamond and Pearl Long Drop Earrings

14k black diamond and pearl long drop earrings feature sparkling black diamonds combined with soft pearls and mixed metals creating layers and depth.  The drop design adds graceful movement to enhance the shimmer of the black diamonds.

• 14k gold and oxidized sterling silver
  
• Faceted black diamonds measure approximately 3mm-7.5mm
  
• Approximately 8tcw black diamonds
• 9mm baroque pearls
• Earrings measure 2 1/2" in total length from the top of the leverback to bottom of pearl

Are Black Diamonds Rare?
People often ask if black diamonds are rare and if so, where you can find real black diamonds. Black diamonds are a niche gemstone and are rarer than white diamonds. Natural black diamonds are extremely rare and have only been discovered in Brazil and central Africa. Unlike other diamonds that come in a wide range of colors or shades, called intensity, black diamonds are found in only one color intensity, fancy black.

What are Baroque Pearls?
These are irregular pearls breaking the traditional view that pearls have to be perfectly round and perfectly smooth. Baroque pearls are for the modern woman who wants to make a statement. They’re also perfect for anyone who loves the unique jewelry. The word ‘baroque’ comes from the Portuguese term barroco which meant imperfect, coarse or uneven pearl. According to a 1694 French dictionary, baroque was defined as a word used to describe pearls that are imperfectly round.