Black Engagement Rings and Sets

Since writing about black wedding dresses, I've been dreaming of an entirely goth wedding. I'll get to the white aspect of black and white summer weddings eventually, but I'm in a black mode.

The black stoned ring is an amazing concept. Unlike the dress, the ring is something you will be living with every day for the rest of your life. Besides the choice in groom, the choice in ring is the most lasting.

White diamonds, like white dresses, are the classic, traditional thing to do. But just because everyone else does it that way doesn't mean you have to. It's not set in stone, so to say. Stones come in every color imaginable, and if you want to step outside the box with your wedding ring, there are a few options.

For black stones in your wedding ring, there are onyx stones and black diamonds.

Black Diamond Engagement Rings

Ever wondered what black diamonds are? Are they color treated diamonds? Or do diamonds come in all colors? Or just some colors?

Black diamonds are real polycrystalline diamonds. They are harder to cut and polish than white diamonds, so they may have undergone some treatment, making them slightly less "natural." They are naturally found in Brazil and in Central African Republic and are more rare than white diamonds. They are generally priced the same as white diamonds.




This is a princess cut black diamond, three stones. It is set in 14k white gold. From the reviews, it looks like this has been used by several people as their engagement ring. Stunning!




I love the pebbly look of this fancy black diamond engagement ring and wedding band set. It is set in 14k white gold. All of the stones are a fancy round cut.




This is a classic diamond solitaire in the not so classic black color. It is set on 10k white gold.


Onyx Stone Engagement Rings

Onyx is a semi-precious form of chalcedony which has alternating straight bands of color, most commonly brown, red, white, and black. Chalcedony is the group name for a large family of stones, all of which form from silicon dioxide, also known as quartz. In order to be classed as chalcedony, a stone must be milky, and translucent to transparent, often with layers or bands of color. The color of onyx, as with other forms of chalcedony, is created through impurities which seep into the rock as it forms.


This oval onyx is surrounded by white diamonds set 14k white gold.


These three onyx, square cut in the middle, are also flanked by diamonds. They are set in 14k white gold.



These three round black onyx stone are set in 14k white gold. The ring has a nice bridal feel to it.

If you are looking for a black wedding ring or engagement ring, there are lots of options to choose from. Be creative, think outside of the box, but remember you'll have this ring on your hand forever.